"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
Stories
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
The Confusing Concussion
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
Give Physiotherapy a Try; It Can Make All the Difference
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
No Diagnosis: All Too Common for Balance and Dizziness Sufferers
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
Going for a Medical Procedure? Ask for What You Need to Make You Comfortable
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
Face your Fears… and Risk Getting Better!
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!
An Inaccurate Diagnosis of Your Vestibular Disorder Can Compromise Your Insurance Claim
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
