PPPD is persistent dizziness that continues long after the original trigger is gone. Here's why it develops, why it's so often missed, and what the recovery process actually looks like.
Most people feel a brief phantom rocking after stepping off a boat — a few hours of "sea legs" while the brain readjusts to solid ground. That's normal. Mal de débarquement syndrome (MdDS) is what happens when that readjustment doesn't complete: the rocking, swaying, or bobbing persists for weeks, m
Motion sensitivity during migraine episodes is heightened due to disruptions in the brain's ability to process sensory signals. Individuals with vestibular migraine experience increased motion detection and sensitivity, particularly during attacks. Factors such as state of the migraine cycle and var
Vestibular migraine, affecting about 2.7% of the U.S. population, is often misdiagnosed due to an absence of headaches during episodes. It manifests primarily through vertigo, nausea, and motion sensitivity, leading to confusion. Understanding its criteria and neural connections is crucial for accur
Vestibular migraine is characterized by persistent symptoms even between episodes, affecting daily life significantly. Studies reveal that many patients experience ongoing dizziness and visual sensitivity during interictal periods, complicating their condition. Understanding these chronic symptoms r
Migraines and motion sickness are closely linked, affecting 30% to 70% of migraine sufferers due to shared neural pathways, neurotransmitters, and genetic factors. The trigeminal and vestibular systems interact, contributing to heightened motion sensitivity in vestibular migraine patients. Understan
Getting nauseated while reading as a car passenger is common — it's one of the most universal motion sickness triggers, and most people who experience it don't have vestibular migraine. But the rate at which it happens in people who do have VM is striking: 91%, according to a 2024 UCL
Vestibular migraine and motion sickness aren't two separate conditions that happen to overlap in unlucky people. They share brainstem circuitry, signaling molecules, genetic risk factors, and a specific failure in how the brain resolves conflicting motion signals. Between 30% and 70% of people with