Patient Spotlights

The Vestibular Patient Experience

Vestibular disorders are invisible. You look fine on the outside, but inside you’re struggling with a myriad of debilitating symptoms. It’s easy to feel like you’re alone, and no one understands what you’re going through.

Reading about others who have been in your shoes can validate your experience and give you tips on what to expect and how to deal with it.

You can also share your story to spread hope and increase awareness about what it’s like to live with vestibular dysfunction.

A learning experience with a silver lining.

I am excited to meet you and be a part of the VeDA family. Vestibular migraine has impacted my life in several ways. My life before vestibular migraine was full of public speaking, writing for

Life threw a curveball my way, but I am better for it today

I am a proud migraine patient. My migraine story goes back several generations. But I didn't realize this until I was struck seemingly out of nowhere with chronic dizziness after a long distance family drive

My vestibular journey, by Maria Pesick

I was a hairdresser and makeup artist for many years. My husband and I did a lot of traveling to different places - Italy, Dubai, France. All of that came to a halt when my

From fully grounded at 40 yrs old to losing myself in an instant- my journey with VM and PPPD

I was trained as a Physician Assistant and worked as a PA-C for many years while mothering 2 children. My husband and I loved to travel, exercise and be involved in our community. On a

Yap Wein Fook

Hi, my name is Yap Wein Fook. I was born in 1995 in Malaysia. First, I want to say "thanks" to VeDA for their support. I was first diagnosed with vestibular neuritis. My symptoms included headache, tinnitus,

Migraine Associated Vertigo (MAV), Vestibular Migraine

Before my life with Vestibular Migraine I was on the go always, I was a busy corporate Accountant, studying my Master in Business Management, a Dancer and Dance Teacher. I liked being busy and would

Struggling with “Head Dizzies”

I am writing on behalf of my 12 year old son. He has been struggling with vestibular migraines for the last 5 years. I can't recall when we actually received the diagnosis but it took

Life Interrupted

I first fell ill July 2014. I was a single Mom, with 2 kiddos. In the process of moving, a lot of stressors personally and professionally at the time. I started feeling sick around Friday.

Journey On! My Journey Living with Vestibular Migraine

The Beginning “Looking back now…my journey began 11 years ago on July 14, 2011. Little did I realize on that day my life would change forever. I remember having a history of bad headaches on

Emma – Discovering Balance Through Yoga

My journey with Vestibular Migraine and how it has changed my life for the better! I’d just returned from the trip of a lifetime to Australia and went straight back into work as a school teacher.

Vestibular Migraines Do Not Define Me

Vertigo can be scary. It can come out of nowhere and incapacitate us if we let it. Mine started 8 years ago after a series of 4 sinus infections back to back. I woke up

Jen Husak – Vestibular Warrior

IMAGINE LIVING LIFE WITHOUT BALANCE. No really. Close your eyes and stand on one foot. It’s hard right? Now imagine having that same disorienting feeling on two feet, and with your eyes open. Balance is