Show Notes
Taking an SSRI or SNRI is considered the gold standard for PPPD treatment. But is it?
Honestly, it depends. (And you know we’re gonna take a look at the research!)
A lot of people are really sensitive to medication or simply don’t want to take it.
And while you don’t need to take medication—it could be helpful. It could also not be helpful.
To get to the best answer for your unique situation, it involves considering your specific wants and needs, goals, and timeline.
In this episode, we’ll dig into:
What the research says about the efficacy of SSRIs and SNRIs for treating PPPD
Why SSRI/SNRIs are being considered as a treatment tool to begin with
The relationship between our nervous system and dizziness
Real world examples of how your brain tries to protect you
New module that’s coming to Vestibular Group Fit this year
How an SSRI or SNRI can help treat PPPD
Things to do aside from meds to help regulate the nervous system
The first step of better managing PPPD
No, you can’t think your way out of chronic dizziness, but your brain and the way you’re thinking about things does have a big impact on your vestibular disorder.
There is no right or wrong way to go about treating PPPD, vestibular migraine, or any other vestibular disorder.
And… it’s expected for things to be changing and shifting as you try treatment methods, learn new things, or other goals or priorities force you to change your plan a bit.
Things can get better! I see it every week inside Vestibular Group Fit! We’d love to see you in there.
Links Mentioned:
Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off!): https://thevertigodoctor.com/vestibular-group-fit
Citations:
Maximilian Maywald, Oliver Pogarell, Susanne Levai, Marco Paolini, Nadja Tschentscher, Boris Stephan Rauchmann, Daniela Krause, Sophia Stöcklein, Stephan Goerigk, Lukas Röll, Birgit Ertl-Wagner, Boris Papazov, Daniel Keeser, Susanne Karch, Agnieszka Chrobok,Neurofunctional differences and similarities between persistent postural-perceptual dizziness and anxiety disorder,NeuroImage: Clinical,Volume 37,2023,103330,ISSN 2213-1582, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2023.103330. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213158223000190)
Bingel U, Wanigasekera V, Wiech K, Mhuircheartaigh RN, Lee MC, Ploner M, Tracey I. The effect of treatment expectation on drug efficacy: Imaging the analgesic benefit of the opioid remifentanil. Sci Transl Med. 2011;3 doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3001244.
Those with chronic pain undergoing pain reprocessing theory found relief in symptoms but also changes in brain activity (citation here)
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: https://thevertigodoctor.com/why-vestibular-group-fit
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