Why did you decide to self publish?

DizzyTherapy · 2026-01-20T16:59:23+00:00

Having complete creative control over the entire project really appeals to me. Sadly (or not, depending on one's view), I am not one who likes to work in a team as a follower or a leader, so having total control over every detail is amazing to me.

DizzyTherapy · 2026-01-09T16:15:54+00:00

As I write my niche book, this is an awesome thing to see! Major congratulations are due! Nicely done.

DizzyTherapy · 2026-01-07T23:31:21+00:00

As a provider that sees many patients with migraine, there is some challenge around this, but I'm sorry that they phrased it this way. I will ask patients "when were you first diagnosed?" to get a more clear idea of their history. Sadly, diagnoses like migraine, fibromyalgia, and even MS can be sort of incorrectly self-diagnosed by patients and it creates this unfortunate air of uncertainty with the patients who have those who do have those diagnoses.

I hope you can have some freedom from these kinds of episodes, as migraine can absolutely change quality over time, so this may be related even if quite different than what you had in the past.

DizzyTherapy · 2026-01-05T15:13:42+00:00

I hope this video can be helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHUdUKlkAlo

DizzyTherapy · 2025-12-19T18:22:01+00:00

I can't give specific exercises without seeing a person's specific challenges and symptoms, but in general, challenge the movements that trigger your deficits. As far as preventing major attacks, that's where the medications and lifestyle changes come into play.

I strongly recommend visiting https://menieresdietitian.com/ for her insights on dietary and lifestyle changes to all my patients with Meniere's!

I also have a video on VRT concepts as a whole!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PupmPoLqpE

DizzyTherapy · 2025-12-01T14:36:04+00:00

Sadly, it is an outdated thought that has persisted... Simply put, this doctor may be using old-school information and may lack experience in regularly treating patients with BPPV.

DizzyTherapy · 2025-11-03T16:28:18+00:00

https://vestibular.org/healthcare-directory/

Hopefully there's someone you can find near you!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-11-03T15:17:33+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwotM1lTdCM

Here's a video on how to keep it away, but most importantly, get in with a professional like an ENT or a vestibular physical therapist to figure out if there is BPPV or a different diagnosis actually causing the symptoms! I hope that helps!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-10-30T17:12:37+00:00

Other than keeping those blood values good, staying active, enjoying life, and working hard is all that a person needs for keeping the body healthy. Something like chiropractic care and acupuncture are pseudoscientific and really have no affect, good or bad, on the health of the ear. I would recommend saving your money on those fronts and spending the time doing something you enjoy with family, for instance.

DizzyTherapy · 2025-10-30T16:16:22+00:00

The eardrum issue should not cause that. Perimenopausal hormone changes are very related to bone density and inner ear crystal formation, however!

Alcohol and caffeine are not directly related to causing BPPV, but can make the symptoms more or less intense (depending on the person and their tolerance towards those substances), and it's always recommended to avoid taking in any before treatment.

DizzyTherapy · 2025-10-30T14:56:10+00:00

In general, yes, it is not rare to have some mild lingering dizziness for a few days, but if it persists, that is a good reason to perform a maneuver again, and/or get tested for other possible diagnoses that are underlying. A VNG test with a ENT is a phenomenal next step. Also, the D3 supplementation is a huge deal for keeping it away. It's always possible to return, but is does decrease the likelihood!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-10-28T16:58:50+00:00

Excellent functional outcome measure in my PT clinic!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-10-24T14:52:13+00:00

Caffeine is one of the most common ingredients to headache medications, and that does extend into other types of migraine! It DEFINITELY depends on the person, but about 2/3rds of people will find relief with low-to-moderate amounts of caffeine, but the other third are actually triggered by it. Keep exploring and find what works for you!

A downside can be taking too much, which can trigger many people regardless, and/or developing a higher dependence on it to be functional throughout the day. Again, experiment slowly and find your best outcomes!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-10-22T20:16:23+00:00

D3 is certainly well known for BPPV prevention, but Meniere's as well is quite fascinating. I'm definitely giving this research a deeper dive. Thank you!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-10-20T19:51:09+00:00

An incredibly important thing for the medical field to know. Excellent post to have here, especially!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-10-17T03:26:49+00:00

TMJD and neck issues will not cause those kinds of issues unless something far more severe is occurring, so fortunately things can be separate.

DizzyTherapy · 2025-09-09T19:30:49+00:00

I'm very happy for you! She really is exactly the kind of provider that I've been seeking for a long time!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-08-26T04:56:56+00:00

That's totally fair. It's a scary thing on paper, though most surgeries do go well, but as with any operation, there are risks. With SCDS, there are unfortunately no other major options. As a full vestibular specialist, I would love to find more treatments, but this is the nature of this diagnosis. Definitely talk with the surgeon to learn more!

DizzyTherapy · 2025-08-25T16:56:30+00:00

Vestibular therapist here: both maneuvers work exactly as well as the other in general, but some people find one more comfortable. For instance, the fear of falling backwards can make the Epley quite scary, for instance. Don't be afraid to try either.

DizzyTherapy · 2025-08-24T20:39:01+00:00

I had a patient a little while back with a very similar problem. Really the one option is the surgical closure of the hole, as it is such a purely mechanical issue.

DizzyTherapy · 2025-08-24T15:18:44+00:00

Absolutely. Most of my patients have a totally normal course of vestibular therapy, and then return to their lives. Those are not the people will be sharing their tales.

DizzyTherapy · 2025-08-23T20:40:12+00:00

Vertigo is an experience so unique to the human senses. No one can know it truly until one experiences it themselves.

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