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
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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
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
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
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
Vertigo Changed This Woman’s Life for the Better!
My name is Nancy, I’m 28 years old, and I was diagnosed with vertigo three months ago by my physiotherapist. I firmly believe that I have vertigo because I was anxious, I was working 12-hour days on the computer, I wasn't present in my life, and I couldn’t even enjoy simple things like walking my … [Read more...] about Vertigo Changed This Woman’s Life for the Better!
Dizziness and Spiced Meat Pies
I'm Andrea Wilson, the webmaster for BC Balance and Dizziness. As a balance and dizziness sufferer, I relish the times when I can do something that doesn't make me dizzy! And, unlike looking down to chop mounds of vegetables, making this recipe does not set off my symptoms. Our family is not very … [Read more...] about Dizziness and Spiced Meat Pies
Living Life with Episodic Ataxia Type 2 (EA-2)
At school in England I was never any good at sports because I would get out of breath very easily and my legs would become “rubbery.” Also, I would often get dizzy and fall over. I had to stop taking rides at the fun fair because I would become dizzy and throw up. Consequently I didn't have many … [Read more...] about Living Life with Episodic Ataxia Type 2 (EA-2)
An Experiment of One (N=1)
My philosophy is this... When we have a vestibular disorder that has no obvious cure, and medical doctors have few, if any, solutions for us, we need to help ourselves by becoming an experiment of one (N=1). We need to be fully open-minded and willing to look at all kinds of things: physiotherapy, … [Read more...] about An Experiment of One (N=1)
How Volunteering Helped One Woman Cope with a Debilitating Vestibular Disorder
I was diagnosed with Ménière's disease eighteen years ago. A friend who knew about my struggles with balance and vertigo pointed me to the local Ménière's support group where I started to gain a better understanding of my illness and learn ways I could help myself. Shortly thereafter, the group … [Read more...] about How Volunteering Helped One Woman Cope with a Debilitating Vestibular Disorder