BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the thirteenth article in our series planned for 2019/2020. This one is on CANVAS syndrome. CANVAS syndrome is a neurological disorder, which is a problem with the brain, spinal cord and/or nerves. It usually starts in adults over 50 and slowly gets … [Read more...] about CANVAS Syndrome Article
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Labyrinthine Infarction Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the twelfth article in our series planned for 2019/2020. This one is on labyrinthine infarction. The inner ear is also called the labyrinth. When not enough oxygenated blood is getting to part of the body, it is called ischemia (iss-KEE-mee-a). If organs … [Read more...] about Labyrinthine Infarction Article
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the eleventh article in our series planned for 2019/2020. This one is on autoimmune inner ear disease. Normally, the immune system protects us from germs like bacteria and viruses. But in autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks the body's own … [Read more...] about Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease Article
A Life-changing Treatment for Pulsatile Tinnitus
Pulsatile tinnitus, caused by certain vein abnormalities, is one of the most treatable types of this condition. Doctors can insert a stent into the malformed vein and restore normal blood flow and pressure in the area. Surgeons in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto are performing this life-changing … [Read more...] about A Life-changing Treatment for Pulsatile Tinnitus
Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the tenth article in our series planned for 2019/2020. This one is on Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops. Secondary endolymphatic hydrops is a buildup of fluid in the inner ear. This can cause vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus and feelings of ear blockage or … [Read more...] about Secondary Endolymphatic Hydrops Article
Motion and Cyber Sickness Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the ninth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on motion and cyber sickness. "The most popular theory is that motion and cyber sickness are both caused by a sensory mismatch or conflict between the signals the balance system is sending to … [Read more...] about Motion and Cyber Sickness Article
Return-It Express Recycling Drive
We’ve made it incredibly easy to donate your refundable beverage container deposits directly to BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society. Will you join our other supporters who are contributing empty bottles, cans and juice boxes? Our goal is to receive 5,000 container deposits by year-end, and … [Read more...] about Return-It Express Recycling Drive
Cervicogenic Dizziness Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the eighth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on cervicogenic dizziness. "Cervicogenic dizziness can be a somewhat controversial diagnosis. Not all health care professionals and researchers agree about what counts as cervicogenic … [Read more...] about Cervicogenic Dizziness Article
Upcoming Talk at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch
Understanding Dizziness and Imbalance: How Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help On Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:00 PM, BC Balance and Dizziness will be hosting a talk by physiotherapist Farron Fedechko at the City Centre Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library. The topic is "Understanding … [Read more...] about Upcoming Talk at Coquitlam Public Library, City Centre Branch
Found on Reddit: Heart-wrenching Story by Young Vertigo Sufferer
Below is the raw, unedited, heart-wrenching story about a young woman who suffered with undiagnosed vertigo until she finally met the right doctor! However, we are not 100% sure if what she had in the beginning was BPPV, but, from her symptoms, we are quite sure that she developed PPPD at some … [Read more...] about Found on Reddit: Heart-wrenching Story by Young Vertigo Sufferer
