Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

134. Questions to Ask Yourself About Potential Chronic BPPV

Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

Show Notes

Wondering if you have BPPV?

For anyone with chronic dizziness, it can be really hard and distressing to figure out if that dizziness is a sign of Vestibular Migraine or BPPV.

While it’s a great sign that more people are talking about chronic dizziness, not every dizzy sensation is BPPV.

These are questions to start asking yourself along with an idea of when you should call your provider to be assessed for BPPV.

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

How to know it’s time to reassess for BPPV or other possible conditions

What does “positional dizziness” even mean

What it could be if not BPPV

Diagnostic criteria and symptoms specific to BPPV

When to contact a provider to get assessed for BPPV

Important notes if you’re doing any short-term tracking

BPPV is really hard to diagnose—but not impossible.

Keep these symptoms and notes in mind if you’re short-term tracking or if this is an area you’re trying to better understand about yourself.

Having the knowledge that you can handle it (because you have in the past) and that you have a plan and better idea of what to do, the faster you’ll feel in control and will be able to swiftly pick the best course of action.

Related Episodes:

More on Building a VM Toolkit: https://thevertigodoctor.com/podcast/130-treatment-strategies-for-spring-allergy-season-and-vestibular-disorders/

On Discovering if it’s Vestibular Migraine: https://thevertigodoctor.com/podcast/119-difference-between-vestibular-migraine-and-bppv/

What is the Prodrome Phase of VM: https://thevertigodoctor.com/podcast/124-what-is-prodrome/

Links Mentioned:

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

Healing Vertigo App: https://www.healingvertigo.ca/healing-vertigo-app/

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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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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