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Global News BC: More Experts in Dizziness Needed

October 11, 2018

"A BC woman who suffers from chronic dizziness says there is a shortage of doctors who can diagnose what is a relatively common condition," Linda Aylesworth reported. In this news item, Emilia Gordon, a dizziness sufferer, and Erica Zaia, audiologist and VP of the Balance & Dizziness Canada Board of … [Read more...] about Global News BC: More Experts in Dizziness Needed

Filed Under: Announcements, Educational, Stories

Living Life with Episodic Ataxia Type 2 (EA-2)

October 11, 2018

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)

Filed Under: Educational, Stories

An Experiment of One (N=1)

July 28, 2018

Be Your Own Guinea Pig

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)

Filed Under: Educational, Stories

How Volunteering Helped One Woman Cope with a Debilitating Vestibular Disorder

June 24, 2018

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

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The Confusing Concussion

June 21, 2018

Muriel Kauffmann

Written by Muriel Kauffmann, Co-Founder and Past-President of the Canadian Balance and Dizziness Disorders Society I have a vestibular condition. I have dealt with balance issues and dizziness for years. I have fallen many times. I listen to the news. I am interested in what happens when athletes … [Read more...] about The Confusing Concussion

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Give Physiotherapy a Try; It Can Make All the Difference

May 28, 2018

When I  experienced my first frightening episode of vertigo I was 64 (now 91). It was extremely frightening. My first thought was, "How am I going to cope with the rest of my life now that I've just retired?" Fortunately, more serious episodes did not present themselves until I moved into a … [Read more...] about Give Physiotherapy a Try; It Can Make All the Difference

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No Diagnosis: All Too Common for Balance and Dizziness Sufferers

May 22, 2018

My first bad episode was about fifteen years ago. I got up in the morning and immediately fell back to bed. I was very dizzy and could not even sit up. Eventually I managed to crawl to the bathroom. My husband called my work to say I wouldn't make it in, but my symptoms had cleared up enough by the … [Read more...] about No Diagnosis: All Too Common for Balance and Dizziness Sufferers

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Going for a Medical Procedure? Ask for What You Need to Make You Comfortable

May 21, 2018

I just wanted to share my last few days with you. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Andrea Wilson, the Webmaster for Balance & Dizziness Canada, and I have two rescue dogs. I walk my dogs daily, as long as I'm feeling well... I always hate it when dizziness strikes and we can't get out for our … [Read more...] about Going for a Medical Procedure? Ask for What You Need to Make You Comfortable

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Face your Fears… and Risk Getting Better!

May 19, 2018

In 1992, an operation that restored the loss of hearing in my right ear left me with vertigo. And this completely changed my life. For instance, I had participated in the Vancouver Sun Run three times, but now I clung to my husband on walks. And I could no longer dance, something I'd always … [Read more...] about Face your Fears… and Risk Getting Better!

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An Inaccurate Diagnosis of Your Vestibular Disorder Can Compromise Your Insurance Claim

May 18, 2018

My story starts when my world turned upside down after a significant head injury at work. I immediately had vision problems. A week later I got vertigo and was left with constant dizziness. I couldn't move my head and felt nauseated all the time. I couldn't walk in a straight line, noise and … [Read more...] about An Inaccurate Diagnosis of Your Vestibular Disorder Can Compromise Your Insurance Claim

Filed Under: Educational, Stories

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