Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

137. What is Status Migrainosus & How to Treat it

Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

Show Notes

We’ve had a coaching call around this topic, people are always asking questions about it, and I want to share this information with you, too!

Today we’re talking about: Status Migrainosus.

Know going into this that it’s one of those things where building a toolkit (which we help you do inside Vestibular Group Fit) is essential.

I’m sharing what status migrainosus is, what may or may not work for you, and context to help you work with your doctor.

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

What status migrainosus is

The phases of migraine

What additional treatment options are available

How to create a status migrainosus plan with your doctor

Who to work with if you’re still not established with a neurologist

You can work from chronic migraine to episodic! (Just like you heard in the win of the week in this episode.)

Be kind to yourself. It can be common to feel “off” from a status migrainosus attack, but may feel different compared to attacks that are typically handled with your usual tools.

Keep your doctor informed, take it slow, and remember VGF is here for you whenever you need/want to jump in.

Links Mentioned:

Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit

Free Resources:

⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/cb5js0y78n

⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/new-pppd

⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/partnership

⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/minifit

⁠The FREE POTS – safe Workouts⁠: https://thevertigodoctor.myflodesk.com/pots

Connect with Dr. Madison (@TheVertigoDoctor): https://instagram.com/thevertigodoctor

Work with Dr. Madison:

For 1:1 Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy, email [email protected]

Otherwise, I’ll see ya in Vestibular Group Fit!

Connect with Dr. Jenna (@dizzy.rehab.therapist): https://www.instagram.com/dizzy.rehab.therapist/

Learn about the Oak Method: http://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit

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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.

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