Atypical Vertigo Cases
Traditional BPPV typically causes spinning vertigo symptoms and robust nystagmus during BPPV testing. However, I see a lot of patients who have not gotten answers or relief with traditional vertigo health care. BPPV without Spinning In many so-called atypical vertigo...
Difference Between Vertigo, Dizziness, and Disequilibrium: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Vertigo, dizziness, and disequilibrium are different, and I know how confusing it can be to explain to your doctor. Vertigo: Sensation of spinning or motion when you are still. Dizziness: General lightheadedness or woozy feeling. Disequilibrium: Feeling...
Does Anxiety Cause Vertigo? Understanding the Link Between Anxiety and Dizziness
It’s very common for patients to be told that their dizziness or vertigo is caused by anxiety. In some cases, that may be partly true — but it’s not always the full story. Why Anxiety Is Often Blamed for Vertigo (even When It’s Not the Real Cause) Doctors sometimes...
Why Getting a Dizziness Diagnosis Takes So Long – Causes & Solutions
For many people living with dizziness or vertigo, getting a clear diagnosis feels like a never-ending journey. I know this struggle personally. It took me more than 25 years to discover the true causes of my own symptoms. Unfortunately, I’ve seen this story repeated...
Hydration Tips for Hot Days: How to Stay Balanced Without the Sugar Crash
When temperatures rise or you’re sweating more than usual, hydration becomes more than just a comfort—it’s a necessity. Without enough fluids and electrolytes, you can find yourself feeling dizzy, lightheaded, or worse. Dehydration is a common trigger for...
Parent Had an ER Visit for Vertigo? Here Are 5 Important Next Steps
Did your parent recently have an ER visit for vertigo? After hours of tests, maybe they were diagnosed with “vertigo” and sent home with prescriptions like meclizine for dizziness and ondansetron for nausea. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. I recently spoke...
Half Somersault Maneuver for Vertigo: Should You Try It?
The half somersault maneuver for vertigo has become very popular lately. I meet many patients who have attempted to perform this maneuver on themselves by watching YouTube videos online or reading it in a book. The half somersault maneuver is also called the...
Benefits of Meclizine
In this blog, I will discuss some possible benefits of meclizine for certain situations and how I use this medication myself. I generally use meclizine for short-term or intermittent use only. In certain circumstances, it may be needed to survive through the day. Is...
What Is Horizontal Canal BPPV?
Update: 6/15/25 – Some More Insight Whenever I have motion-activated symptoms triggered by reading, driving, and rolling onto one or both side sides in bed, I screen myself very carefully for horizontal canal BPPV. I refer to the jittery feeling in my eyes as...Have You Seen? Over 3 Million views!
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