Let's beat Vestibular Migraine
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Vestibular Migraine
It's time to get your health and well being back on track. Please use the free Vestbular Migraine resources available to you on this site and don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions.
Vestibular Migraine is a a type of migraine that is associated with a range of dibilitating symptoms effecting balance and vision.
Below we have listed just some of the most common symptoms of Vestibular Migraine. This is not a complete list. Please ensure your Health Practitioner has given you a formal diagnosis.
Nausea / Vomiting & IBS
Nausea is the feeling of being sick. Research has shown it can occur frequently in spells over the course of a day or directly after food or strenuous activity.
Dizzyness & Virtigo
The most common desciptions we associate with dizzyness are: a feeling of walking on clouds, walking on water, and the wobbeling of walking on a tightrope.
Sensory Changes
Light, smell, and sound sensitivity are well known symptoms of Vestibular Migraine. Lights may become blinding and tinnitus (ringing in ear) can be persistent. Our Lifestyle page has symptom support.
What's your Vestibular Migraine story?
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Vestibular Migraine Triggers
It's important to identify if your migraines are affected by any specific triggers. We have listed some of the most common triggers below but everyone is different. Be patient in trying to identify your triggers and ensure your Doctor has insight into any changes you are making. Use our free Doctor template here for support.
01 Screen Time & Lights
You might have heard of Blue Light. This is the light omitted from computer screens, phones and TVs. Long screen time can cause a strain on the eyes which can lead to Vestibular Migraine spells.
07 Alcohol
Red wine, champagne, and rum have links to triggering traditional migraine symptoms. Some of our readers have found reduced symptoms with vodka. We recommend reducing your alcohol intake.
02 Diet
Chocolate, Gluten, Dairy, Citrus, MSG and Aspartame all carry warning signs for Vestibular Migraine. Start a food diary and let's see if there is a particular type of food whichs sets you off.
05 Caffeine
Caffeine linked to chocolate and coffee are known triggers. Some of our readers claim coffee helps in the short term but rebound side effects come back strong! Coffee Challenge!
08 Missing Meals
Linked to low blood sugar & type 2 diabetes, missing meals is not somthing you want for your body. Ensure you stick to a good eating routine and see our safe snacks list.
03 Sleep
Late nights, early wakes and any period of prolonged inconsistent sleep cycles are known to trigger migraine symptoms. The official figure is debated but it's generally recommended to have around 7 hours sleep a night.
09Additives & Nitrates
Fizzy drinks, process meats (like hot dogs and burgers), and a lot of sauces include many
preservatives. Bacteria breaks down this food into nitrates which can trigger migraines.
LETS BEAT VESTIBULAR MIGRAINE
Our community has found vestibular migraine symptoms have been reduced through a mixture of: Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, Yoga, Diet, and lifestyle products. We do not offer any clinical guidance and you must speak to your Doctor ahead of any changes you may make.
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
& Yoga for Vestibular Migraines
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Training (VRT) has been used by ENT specialists to retrain your inner ear, and we have a plan to get you started.
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We show you some basic yoga moves which can teach you to breath and relax your vestibular system.
- With VRT and Yoga it can be a slow road to recovery, but its worth it for a life without Vestibular Migraine.
Diet & Lifestyle
- Research has shown a link between diet and Vestibular Migraine symptoms. We go through a list of the most common food triggers and the Elimination diet.
- Lifestyle choices can effect our Vestibular Migraine symptoms flaring up. We go through known life style triggers.
- Who dosn't love a challenge? The elimination diet is a great way to identify any diet related triggers.
Vestibular Migraine Community Page
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The Community Page is where we host the best news, products and updates from our VM partners.
- Our Products page recommends products which have been recommended to us by more than 30 people who suffer with Vestibular Migraine.
Get In Touch!
Please reach out to us with any questions you have about Vestibular Migraine and/or our website. We are a team of volunteers who are not medical professionals or have the ability to provide health related and/or legal advice in any capacity. Please check out our FAQ section to see if your question has already been answered.