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
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Mal de Débarquement Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the seventh article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on mal de débarquement. “Débarquement” is the French word for “disembarking” or getting off a boat, train or airplane. “Mal de débarquement” literally means “sickness of disembarking,” also … [Read more...] about Mal de Débarquement Article
Visually Induced Dizziness Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the sixth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on visually induced dizziness. "Visually induced dizziness is a group of symptoms that can be caused by vestibular disorders trovare. It is defined as chronic (long-lasting) dizziness or … [Read more...] about Visually Induced Dizziness Article
Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the fifth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on semicircular canal dehiscence (SCD). "Semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome (SCD) is a collection of hearing and balance symptoms that are caused by a tiny hole (called a dehiscence, … [Read more...] about Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Article
New! Custom Facebook Feed Plugin
As the Webmaster for BC Balance and Dizziness, WordPress plugins are part of my life. It may sound odd, but plugins make me happy! With plugins I can make all kinds of things work on the website that would otherwise require costly custom programming. For a long time I've wanted to create a better … [Read more...] about New! Custom Facebook Feed Plugin
Youngster Suffers from Episodic Ataxia Type 2
I write this on behalf of my ten-year-old son, Matteo. He has had Episodic Ataxia Type 2 since birth. It has caused severe episodes of vomiting, nystagmus, ataxia, migraine, hot spells, and vertigo that have been so debilitating for him. These episodes come on easily and sometimes without an … [Read more...] about Youngster Suffers from Episodic Ataxia Type 2
Good Sleep Habits Reduce Anxiety, Depression and Negative Thoughts
As vestibular sufferers, we may spend more time than most people worrying about our health. A fear of falling can limit our activities and constrict our social lives. We can become depressed when we realize that we may never get completely well. But what if our poor sleep habits are making all these … [Read more...] about Good Sleep Habits Reduce Anxiety, Depression and Negative Thoughts
Relaxation Techniques Reduce Anxiety Caused by Vestibular Disorders
The symptoms of some vestibular disorders can be distressing and upsetting, leading to stress and anxiety. It can be very helpful to practice relaxation techniques. Remember that psychological anxiety can stimulate the nervous system just as much as pain. Consider these tips before … [Read more...] about Relaxation Techniques Reduce Anxiety Caused by Vestibular Disorders
Acoustic Neuromas Article
BC Balance and Dizziness is proud to announce the fourth article in our series planned for 2019. This one is on acoustic neuromas. "Acoustic neuroma is a benign (not cancerous) tumour of the vestibular nerve. It usually grows slowly. The vestibular nerve carries balance and hearing information … [Read more...] about Acoustic Neuromas Article
Ergonomic Reading and Studying for Dizzy Folks
Poor ergonomics is a risk factor that everyone should consider addressing. Fortunately, there are many ergonomic products out there that can help us with our particular issues. There's even a great online resource called ergopedia.ca (similar to Wikipedia, but for ergonomics). In this post I want to … [Read more...] about Ergonomic Reading and Studying for Dizzy Folks
