BC Balance and Dizziness 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
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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
BC Balance and Dizziness 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
BC Balance and Dizziness 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
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
