Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)

11/21/2025

Vestibular migraine affects millions of people, yet it remains one of the most underdiagnosed vestibular disorders. 🌀

For many, it’s not “just a migraine” — it’s dizziness, vertigo, imbalance, nausea, and visual triggers that disrupt daily life, often without head pain.

If this sounds familiar, talk with a vestibular specialist and explore treatment options like vestibular rehab, lifestyle adjustments, or medication. You don’t have to navigate this alone. 💙

Learn more here: https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/vestibular-migraine/

11/20/2025

This season is about gratitude. 🍂 Even in the midst of invisible struggles like dizziness, imbalance, or fatigue, there can be grounding in small victories and simple moments of peace.

Today, we pause to honor the strength of those living with vestibular disorders — and the resilience it takes to keep going, one step at a time. 💙

11/18/2025

If Target aisles, grocery stores, or even scrolling on your phone make you feel dizzy, foggy, or off-balance — you’re not imagining it.

Light and visual sensitivity are common symptoms of vestibular disorders. Bright fluorescent lights, bold patterns, and constant visual motion can overwhelm the brain’s balance system, forcing it to work overtime just to keep you steady.

This can leave you feeling exhausted, unsteady, or anxious in places that most people navigate without thinking twice.

You are not alone — and you don’t have to push through in silence. Many people in the vestibular community share this same experience, and support and strategies are available.

Learn more: https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/vision-hearing/vision-challenges-with-vestibular-disorders/

11/17/2025

New research from Devin McCaslin, PhD explores how dizziness impacts more than balance — it affects every aspect of life, from physical function to mental well-being and social connection.

At VeDA, we’re proud to share this important work that deepens understanding of how vestibular disorders influence health-related quality of life and why comprehensive care matters.

Read the full article: https://vestibular.org/blog/dizziness-and-its-effect-on-health-related-quality-of-life/

Although dizziness is a common symptom that sends millions of people to the doctor each year, healthcare providers often lack tools that fully capture the extent to which it disrupts daily life. To bridge that gap, researchers from the University of Michigan and its partner institutions interviewed....

11/16/2025

Behind every vestibular warrior is often a caregiver quietly holding things together. From driving to appointments, to understanding canceled plans, to showing patience and empathy every day — caregivers make an incredible difference. 💙

This month, we honor and thank the spouses, friends, children, and loved ones who walk alongside the vestibular community.

Tag a caregiver you’re grateful for.

11/15/2025

Having just one side of your vestibular system “off” can be confusing, frustrating, and exhausting.
Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction is real — its symptoms (imbalance, dizziness, visual blurring with movement) are valid.

But you can get help. Proper diagnosis and vestibular rehabilitation therapy allow your brain to compensate and improve stability over time.

You’re not alone — start your path forward with VeDA. 💙
https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/unilateral-vestibular-hypofunction/

11/14/2025

Vestibular neuritis is a disorder that occurs when the vestibular nerve becomes inflamed, disrupting the brain’s ability to receive balance information from the inner ear. 🌀

This often results in sudden vertigo, dizziness, nausea, and difficulty with balance. For many, symptoms improve over time, but recovery can be slow and overwhelming.

If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, know that help is available — and you’re not alone in this journey. 💙

Learn more about vestibular neuritis and other vestibular disorders here: https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/labyrinthitis-and-vestibular-neuritis/

11/13/2025

Today is World Kindness Day 🌿

For those living with vestibular disorders, kindness matters more than you know — whether it’s offering patience when someone needs to rest, understanding when plans change, or simply listening.

💙 Small acts of compassion can ease invisible struggles. Let’s choose kindness today and every day.

11/12/2025

✨ New Episode of the ICU Podcast ✨

Living with a vestibular disorder means even the simplest activities can take a toll. In this episode, we explore pacing—a powerful self-management strategy that helps reduce dizziness, brain fog, and fatigue by conserving energy and avoiding sensory overload.

Hear from Tracey Franklin, who manages vestibular migraine and PPPD with pacing, and Steph Fowler, LCPC, a therapist living with Long COVID, as they share patient and professional insights on creating balance in an unpredictable life.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejcGFxk-0ls

11/11/2025

On Veterans Day, we honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served. 🇺🇸
For many, the impact continues long after — with invisible conditions like dizziness, imbalance, and hearing loss caused by vestibular injuries.

Today, and every day, VeDA stands with veterans navigating these challenges. 💙

https://vestibular.org/blog/research-sleep-and-dizziness-in-service-members-and-veterans/

11/10/2025

🎧 Living with an invisible illness takes strength — and understanding.

In a recent episode of The Trey Gowdy Podcast, Dr. Habib Rizk — a leading voice in the vestibular community — joins Trey to talk about what the vestibular system is, common disorders that affect balance and perception, and the importance of awareness and research.

We love that Trey used his platform, as a vestibular patient himself, to shine a light on this often-overlooked condition and help others feel seen. 💙

🔗 Listen here: radio.foxnews.com/2025/10/14/living-with-an-invisible-illness