What is PPPD, or Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness, and how do you treat it? How is it different from Vestibular Migraine or other vestibular disorders? Triple PD or “three PD” is a very new diagnosis that has only been recently recognized by the World Health Organization in 2017. Therefore, like most…
Thinking about having a baby while also managing a chronic migraine disorder? You’re definitely not alone. This is a fear for many women our age who find themselves deciding what their future should hold as far as TTC with chronic migraine. I am personally one of them, and I’ve struggled…
Those who suffer from vestibular migraine disorder, or another migraine variant, or any chronic illness – knows how joyful a “clear day” is. When the amount of lucid days increases, it’s easier to spot the triggers and symptoms when they do arise. Although it’s a treat to have symptom free…
Everyone knows that self-care is important, but today I’m sharing why it should become a ritual in your life if you live with a chronic illness – something you schedule on the calendar that takes a priority, just as much as all those doctor’s appointments. These past two months have…
Growing up in a Florida, a large portion of my childhood was spent at Disney World. I remember the car rides there and back where I would fall asleep with whatever doll I convinced my parents to buy me that day. It was never easy to convince them. In fact,…
Normally I don’t discuss medications on this site, but on this World Brain Day which features the painful truth about Migraine, I wanted to share my very personal experience with timolol eye drops for migraine in case it may help others. I have been using timolol malate ophthalmic solution for…
Today’s guest post is from Kristi Ann DeName, a NYS licensed mental health counselor who is certified in biofeedback therapy and level-II trained in Eye-Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She provides counseling for children, adolescents and adults, primarily focusing on trauma, stress-related issues, ADHD and anxiety. During these sessions…
Do you avoid all wine because it triggers a migraine attack? Can you only drink white wines, but not red? Maybe you swear by European wines over American. If so, then this post is for you! Today we uncover the most popular wine and migraine myths. PureWine for Migraine Disorders…
Mother’s Day is a little over a week away and since I have so many good deals that are exclusive to Dizzy Cook, I thought I would share a round up of my favorite gifts for anyone with migraine or a vestibular disorder. But first, I should probably talk a…
What does it mean to say you’re “dizzy”? Do you ever to struggle to find the right words to describe your vestibular migraine symptoms to your doctor? How do you know if you have migrainous vertigo? When it comes to getting the right diagnosis for vestibular migraine, your physician will…