What is Vestibular Schwannoma

A vestibular schwannoma is a slow growing, benign, tumor derived from schwann cells. It's very frequently misnomered as an acoustic neuroma, so that's where you may have heard this diagnosis before.
Today, Dr. Erika Swilley-Wilkins, PT and Dr. Madison, PT discuss treatment outcomes, ideas, the Importance of treating the neck, and so much more when it comes to treating vestibular schwannomas in a therapeutic environment. Listen in to learn more!
Links/Resources Mentioned:
⁠⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine⁠ - thevertigodoct...
⁠⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠⁠ - thevertigodoct...
⁠⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠⁠ - thevertigodoct...
⁠⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠⁠ - thevertigodoct...
⁠⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠⁠ - thevertigodoct...
⁠⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) ⁠⁠ - thevertigodoct...
This is not medical advice.
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Hi! My name is Camille Pagán from Puerto Rico. On October 2nd, 2023, I started having tinnitus on both ears nonstop. Now on October 11th of this year 2024, I started having what I now think is nonstop vestibular migraines. An MRI of the brain and neck was performed 10 days ago, and I have a small enhancing lesion in the left internal (intracanalicular) auditory canal (measures 1.4cm in width and 5mm in diameter) compatible with a small vestibular schwannoma.
This vestibular migraines are impacting my life in so many ways (already had to leave my job and I have a 1 year old baby I am taking care of.) I am desperate to feel well. Do you think the vestibular migraines could have been triggered by the schwannoma? Please, I need help!