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Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA) VeDA's mission is to support and empower vestibular patients on their journey back to balance.
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We envision a world where vestibular disorders are widely recognized, rapidly diagnosed and effectively treated so patients can restore balance and regain life.

Why can walking in the dark suddenly feel so much harder? 🌙Your brain normally combines information from your vision, ve...
10/24/2026

Why can walking in the dark suddenly feel so much harder? 🌙

Your brain normally combines information from your vision, vestibular system and proprioception to maintain balance. When visual cues become less available in darkness, your other balance systems have to do more of the work.

This can be especially challenging for people with bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH), where vestibular function is reduced on both sides and the brain may rely more heavily on vision and proprioception to compensate.

Learn more from VeDA:
https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/types-of-vestibular-disorders/bilateral-vestibular-hypofunction/

Yes, dizziness can cause anxiety. And that doesn't mean your dizziness is “all in your head.” 🧠According to VeDA, anxiet...
10/23/2026

Yes, dizziness can cause anxiety. And that doesn't mean your dizziness is “all in your head.” 🧠

According to VeDA, anxiety, fear and panic are common emotional responses to vestibular disorders. Feeling unsteady, fearing a fall or suddenly being unable to trust what your body is doing can put the brain on high alert.

The tricky part? Anxiety can also intensify dizziness and other vestibular symptoms. That can create a cycle where dizziness increases anxiety, and anxiety further increases dizziness.

Understanding that connection can be an important part of treating both the physical and emotional impact of a vestibular disorder.

Learn more: https://vestibular.org/article/coping-support/psychology/emotional-impacts-of-vestibular-disorders/

You know exactly where you are... so why does your body feel confused about it? 🧭Spatial disorientation can make it diff...
10/22/2026

You know exactly where you are... so why does your body feel confused about it? 🧭

Spatial disorientation can make it difficult to accurately sense your body's position, movement or orientation in relation to the world around you.

Your brain normally combines information from your vestibular system, vision and proprioception to create a reliable sense of where you are in space. When those signals conflict or aren't being integrated properly, that sense of orientation can become disrupted.

It can be a strange symptom to put into words, which is exactly why we're adding it to the Vestibular Dictionary.

Learn more: https://vestibular.org/article/what-is-vestibular/vestibular-symptoms/

Vestibular testing can feel pretty strange when you don't know what the tests are actually doing. đź‘€Goggles tracking your...
10/21/2026

Vestibular testing can feel pretty strange when you don't know what the tests are actually doing. đź‘€

Goggles tracking your eyes. Warm or cool air in your ears. Quick head movements. Electrodes. A chair that spins.

But each test is designed to give your healthcare provider different information about how your balance system is functioning.

And that's an important point: there isn't one single test that tells the entire story. Vestibular testing is often about putting multiple pieces of information together alongside your symptoms, history and clinical exam.

Swipe through for a closer look at some of the tests you may encounter in a vestibular testing lab.

Which test do you wish someone had explained to you beforehand? Learn more: https://vestibular.org/article/diagnosis-treatment/diagnosis/

Music legend Billy Joel has shared how his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) has affected his balance, mo...
10/20/2026

Music legend Billy Joel has shared how his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) has affected his balance, mobility, and everyday life, including his ability to perform and drive.

While NPH is not a vestibular disorder, it can cause symptoms that overlap with vestibular conditions, including difficulty walking, unsteadiness, and balance problems.

His experience highlights an important reminder: Not all balance problems originate in the inner ear. The brain, nervous system, vision, and vestibular system all play important roles in keeping us balanced.

Understanding the underlying cause of balance symptoms is essential to receiving an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care.

Learn more: https://www.wabi.tv/2026/10/16/billy-joel-says-he-can-no-longer-perform-or-drive-due-health-condition/

Your inner ear may be injured, but your brain can learn to adapt. 🧠After vestibular neuritis, the intense vertigo of the...
10/20/2026

Your inner ear may be injured, but your brain can learn to adapt. 🧠

After vestibular neuritis, the intense vertigo of the acute phase may improve while dizziness, imbalance, motion sensitivity or difficulty keeping vision stable during movement linger.

Recovery relies in part on vestibular compensation, a process in which the brain adapts to changed vestibular signals and learns new ways to maintain balance and stable vision.

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) can support this process through exercises designed to promote gaze stability, balance and appropriate exposure to movement.

Recovery isn't always immediate or linear, but the brain has a remarkable ability to adapt.

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

Sometimes the hardest part of describing a vestibular disorder is finding words for sensations that don't sound possible...
10/19/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of describing a vestibular disorder is finding words for sensations that don't sound possible. đź’š

Walking on a trampoline when the floor is solid. Floating when you're standing still. Feeling pulled in one direction. Seeing the world bounce when you move.

These descriptions may sound unusual, but sensations of rocking, swaying, imbalance, spatial disorientation and unstable vision can occur with vestibular dysfunction.

So when someone says, “I don't know how to explain it, but...” believe them.

What’s the strangest way you’ve had to describe a vestibular symptom?

They can start with very similar symptoms, but there’s an important difference.Vestibular neuritis primarily affects the...
10/17/2026

They can start with very similar symptoms, but there’s an important difference.

Vestibular neuritis primarily affects the vestibular portion of the eighth cranial nerve, disrupting balance signals without typically causing hearing loss.

Labyrinthitis affects the inner ear and can disrupt both balance and hearing, so symptoms may include hearing loss or tinnitus along with vertigo and imbalance.

Because sudden vertigo can have multiple causes, these symptoms should be properly evaluated rather than self-diagnosed.

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

When vertigo becomes part of a WWE storyline, is it raising awareness or reinforcing misconceptions? 🤔WWE wrestler Kenda...
10/16/2026

When vertigo becomes part of a WWE storyline, is it raising awareness or reinforcing misconceptions? 🤔

WWE wrestler Kendal Grey has recently been in the spotlight after experiencing vertigo and balance problems that became part of her on-screen storyline.

In one segment, an on-screen doctor offered a confusing explanation of her symptoms and recommended seeing a sports psychologist. Other segments have focused on Grey's confidence and personal insecurities, raising questions about how vestibular symptoms are being portrayed.

For millions of people living with vestibular disorders, dizziness, vertigo, and balance problems are very real symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. While these conditions can also affect mental health, they aren't simply a matter of confidence or mental toughness.

Entertainment has the power to bring visibility to misunderstood health conditions, but representation matters.

Do you think WWE's portrayal of vertigo is helping raise awareness, or could it be reinforcing misconceptions about vestibular disorders? Share your thoughts in the comments!

🦩 A flamboyance of flamingos found an unusual place to ride out Hurricane Isaias: a zoo bathroom!As the storm approached...
10/15/2026

🦩 A flamboyance of flamingos found an unusual place to ride out Hurricane Isaias: a zoo bathroom!

As the storm approached Florida, staff at ZooWorld in Panama City Beach moved 30 flamingos indoors for safety. The pink birds spent their time honking, strutting, and making themselves right at home.

Among the flock was 10-year-old Mr. Sparklepants, the group's senior member, along with 3-year-olds Scuttle and Mango Shrimproll, who had been raised at the zoo since hatching.

Because when a hurricane is coming, even Mr. Sparklepants needs a safe place to shelter! 🦩

If you are in a state affected by Hurricane Isaias, how were your vestibular symptoms affected?

📸 Story: WSB-TV / Cox Media Group

https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/hurricane-isaias-flamingos-ride-out-storm-zoos-bathroom/HR4HPYSCBVDFTJ25MC34MZPF6I/

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