I was about 30 years old and teaching a martial arts class in England when I experienced a dry, irritating cough. That cough is still with me, 40 years later. I realize now that this might have been my first symptom of CANVAS syndrome. At age 67 I found myself bumping into my wife on our walks. My … [Read more...] about Living with CANVAS Syndrome: Jay’s Story
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Implant Improves Balance and Quality of Life for People with Bilateral Vestibulopathy
For people with bilateral vestibulopathy (damage to the vestibular system in both ears) walking requires constant attention to avoid a fall. Now, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Vestibular NeuroEngineering Laboratory have shown they can facilitate walking, relieve dizziness and improve quality of … [Read more...] about Implant Improves Balance and Quality of Life for People with Bilateral Vestibulopathy
Perilymph Fistula Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada is proud to announce our recently posted article on Perilymph Fistula. Perilymph fistula is an opening or tear in one or both of the membranes separating the middle and inner ear. This opening lets perilymph leak out of the inner ear and into a nearby area like the … [Read more...] about Perilymph Fistula Article
We’ve Changed Our Name!
We changed our legal name from the BC Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society to the Canadian Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society. Less formally, we will be known as: Balance & Dizziness Canada. Balance & Dizziness Canada finally embraces what our organization has always been: a … [Read more...] about We’ve Changed Our Name!
Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada is proud to announce our recently posted article on Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct (EVA). The vestibular aqueduct is a narrow tube that runs from the inner ear to deep in the skull. It contains the endolymphatic duct, which connects the inner ear to a structure called the … [Read more...] about Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Article
Vestibular Paroxysmia Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada is proud to announce our recently posted article on vestibular paroxysmia. Vestibular paroxysmia is an uncommon disorder that causes short, recurring attacks of vertigo. Each attack can last from less than a second to one minute. People can have episodes of many attacks in … [Read more...] about Vestibular Paroxysmia Article
How I’m Coping During Covid-19 Lockdown
Besides trying to stay on track with routine, exercise and diet, here's what I've been doing to cope with the Covid-19 lockdown. I made friends with my Instant Pot... having a big pot of stew in the fridge removes much of the stress of what to make for dinner and reduces trips to the grocery store. … [Read more...] about How I’m Coping During Covid-19 Lockdown
Chronic Dizziness and Imbalance Respond to Physiotherapy
It has taken me almost a year to recover from a loss of balance that impaired almost all aspects of my life, including having to resign from my job due to stress and being unable to commute. It all started with an acute episode of vomiting and vertigo over 48 hours. I took an Uber to a medical … [Read more...] about Chronic Dizziness and Imbalance Respond to Physiotherapy
CANVAS Syndrome Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada is proud to announce our latest article about vestibular disorders. 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 worse … [Read more...] about CANVAS Syndrome Article
Labyrinthine Infarction Article
Balance & Dizziness Canada is proud to announce our latest article about vestibular disorders. This one is on labyrinthine infarction. And here is a list of our latest articles: CANVAS Syndrome Labyrinthine Infarction Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED) Ménière's disease Persistent … [Read more...] about Labyrinthine Infarction Article
