Why your chronic dizziness symptoms change & shift during recovery and what you can do about it
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
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Introductory video: • Why you have PPPD, MdD...
The only predictable thing about recovery from PPPD, MdDS, vestibular migraine and other medically unexplained causes of chronic dizziness symptoms is that it's unpredictable. One very common source of this unpredictability is that symptoms have a tendency to morph, shift, change and swap throughout the recovery process. In this video, we explore why, and I provide a general framework for how you should approach symptom drift to leverage it to your advantage.
00:00 Intro and what symptom drift means
02:23 What symptom drift and stack look like for different people
04:50 Your brain is misinterpreting triggers (physical and emotional) as dangerous
08:08 Your brain's prediction errors can create sensations
10:50 Danger mode causes temporary body dysfunction
12:27 The key to dealing with symptom changes
14:47 Don't focus on the symptoms themselves; focus on your nervous system
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‘Free from fear they will come back’ is a big deal. I’m almost completely free of the fear, despite symptoms still showing up here and there, and I consider that a victory. Thanks for all your good work Dr. Yo
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Why is my dizziness worse in the winter? I've been told I have cervicogenic dizziness and arthritis in my neck
Yes fear buildup is the wors thing in all ths dizzy thing 😢
Oh my God. This is amazingly true!! I started with dizziness, then vision problems, went to dr and was cleared, now all of a sudden i have unexplained back pain, i read dr sarno’s book amd it helped but now anxiety is noticeably high. Thank you for this video. You are amazing!!
My dizziness was getting better, honestly it felt like I was symptom free unfortunately I had a miscarriage and it hindered my recovery progress I’m back at square one dizziness all the time, I’m doing everything in my part to recover again
I cannot tell you how much your words not only make so much sense but how much you really care and the conviction that you bring with it. Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you for these kind words, Vincent! Thank you for your trust!
Wow! This video spoke volumes to me. My symptoms shifted and I became very discouraged and stopped doing some of the exercises that we're helping me cope with the frustration. I've also heard that being on our devices for too long can cause cyber sickness or dizziness. Thank you again for your encouragement which continues to give hope to many🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad it was helpful- it's just so common, I had to talk about it.
That's one of my favorite video on this channel! Very useful for believing in the recovery phase! Thanks Dr.Yo!!
You're very welcome, Moujan!
This was so encouraging . I have MDDS/PPPD/ and been told vm all from different docs . My symptoms of rocking have gone down significantly but it’s turned into this visual battle with visual snow, light sensitivity(glares with lights) and a feeling of just floaty and intense anxiety . Of course all MRIS and tests are negative . I appreciate you stating the positive tips on how to recover for life thank you!
You're very welcome! If you haven't seen this video, you may be interested in it. ua-cam.com/video/1g4nelB4MUg/v-deo.htmlsi=2YPGSjCgTT7cbX1O
Hi it's John UK I do enjoy your session, still struggling with PPPD. When I am sitting, lying down and driving I am finding, it's just a problem when walking
Somehow you always manage to answer my most burning questions in your new videos. 😊 Thank you for this one, I feel like the dizziness got better, then I had burning skin sensations (it was a huge issue for me a few years ago, I don’t fear that anymore so it went away in 2 days) and now crazy visual symptoms (I’ve experienced these when the dizziness started two years ago, but the volume turned up on them). I feel like it’s a “game”, like I’m being tested, it’s like my brain want to find the sensation that’s gonna really freak me out, if its guess is wrong, it changes it in a few days. 😅 A few years back I could never imagined that these stuff work like this, it would be really amusing without the suffering, but getting there.
P.S. A few years back I ended 8 years of severe and 24/7 vaginal pain by laughing at it when I really had enough, I just physically, mentally couldn’t care anymore, so that’s a great advice.
Wow, you've really been through this! I really do find that framing helpful- "My brain is just trying to get my attention by throwing new sensations at me." I totally get the sentiment about the suffering. I wish that for you too, but I know you've got this, and I know you'll get there.
“It’s like my brain wants to find the sensation that’s gonna really freak me out.” I relate to this so, so much!!
@@rachellucas5269 I’m so sorry that you get it. 😔 But we’ll get through it!
Great videos, I truly appreciate your time
Thank you! I really needed this!
Happy Holidays to you:) 🎄
You're very welcome! Happy holidays to you too!
Thank you. I've been sharing your videos.
I really appreciate that ❤️
This was an amazing video
It made so much sense to me what is happening and what I’m doing
Thank you really needed to hear this today ❤️
You're very welcome! I am so glad that you found this at the right time, Diane!
Thank you so much for this video Dr Yo.
Very positive and encouraging.
You're very welcome, Jill!
This made me cry. I am going through one of the hardest times I’ve ever faced since being diagnosed with vestibular migraine and chronic dizziness back in August. I have also been recently diagnosed with a PFO and extremely low iron saturation. While I do know most certainly that I am dealing with neural circuit dizziness, the symptoms I’m feeling from the low iron and the fear/uncertainty with the PFO are exaggerating things to an uncomfortable extent. I am currently wearing a heart monitor and that in itself is a constant reminder that I may have something really wrong. I am struggling to feel safe when there is so much uncertainty and so many issues to address. It was one thing when it was just the dizziness, but now I am completely overwhelmed. I can’t figure out what is causing what and the whole crew of doctors I have can’t seem to figure it out either. All this aside, I want to thank you so much for all the good you do and all the hope you bring to everyone who needs it. You are amazing Dr. Yo! ❤
You are safe, you are strong.
Time is the best healer, there is light at the end of the tunnel and you will get there and figure it all out. Maybe try some meditation, or just relax with some music. Give your body and mind a break and some space from the worry and the stress, it will allow you to feel less overwhelmed and you will start noticing what could be causing each thing.....one step at a time.
Good luck 🙂
Sending love and strength 💕
@@Waves353 thank you so much 💝
@@jenniferlacasse we all need to feel seen and heard. It’s a lonely scary journey. I understand xx
My heart goes out to you. There are others here who are dealing with similar medical uncertainties and of COURSE your nervous system is responding with alarm and is being extra sensitive. The low iron and any other issues that are uncovered will be treated and then it will get easier. But just know- there are others in your position who have absolutely managed to calm their systems even with medical things going on. You will get there. We are here for you.
Again, thank you for your videos!! You’re amazing. ♥️♥️♥️♥️ what a joy to have found your channel. You’re truly helping people, everywhere 🙏🏼
Thank you so much! I am glad that you found this channel too!
This is very timely as usual Dr. Yo! I was feeling some weird sensations today but I went ahead and joined up with my Mystery Book Club anyway!
Great, Moreen! I am glad that you found this video at the right time!
This is great information. After dealing with dizziness for several years I started seeing and understanding what was happening but I didn't have a name or a clear pathway to healing. Finding you in April of this year and listening to your videos along with the TMS drs I'm following has made a huge difference for me. I can look back and see symptoms that I had through all of this that are now gone so symptom drift is definitely happening in me but I now know how to deal with it. Thanks for everything you do to get the information out there. 🙂
Wonderful, Tobie! Thank you for your trust with your healing!
Timely video for me as I'm new to the channel this is exactly what's happening with me now I'm dealing with new symptoms of vestibular migraine such as dizziness when I turn my head in certain directions
It's so frustrating, I know.. but it is not abnormal and it doesn't mean you're getting worse.
So needed tonight. Thank you so very much! Dizziness has improved - new symptom has been full body aches and pains. Doing my best to remember. Thank you thank you thank you.
Yay for the dizziness decreasing, boo for the new symptoms. You’re totally on the right track if this is happening. Keep going.
Well this was a blessing in my life today. Thank you. This has been happening to me I had no idea what was going on and it was discouraging. Thank you ❤
Just knowing it's normal and you're not alone makes a huge difference.
You're so welcome, Lisa
So amazing and edifying. What a gift at a time I need it. The hands thing was something new to me. As I have been improving, and drifting over the past two weekends, I was astounded with how I felt after installing the xmas lights (on the roof:)), and washing my van yesterday. For some reason, both activities somehow made my symptoms much improve even despite maintaining activities. These hand eye coordination things made me feel much better. This video articulated so much of that for me. Thank you so much.
Fantastic! What a great illustration of these principles!
I always wondered why my symptoms would go away when I flew to see my family and come back when I go back home. Around my family, I feel safe, joy and connected! Trying to find ways to bring that same feeling into my days when I live far on the other side of the country.
Thank you Doc, for this informative video
You're very welcome, Joe!
Thank you Dr Yo fur this video.. It's been rough lately...your so kind and compassionate...may God bless you ❤
Thank you so much!!! System drift is a term I have just heard and believe me when I tell you I have researched so much done physical therapy every test you name it. I feel hopeful again😊
I made it up because it happens to so many people- it needed a name!!!
Big thanks again for this advice John UK
I was just talking about symptom drift on my channel last week. It’s like you read our minds! Thank you for explaining everything. I will be sharing this with my followers. I’m signposting everyone to you once they’ve had medical clearance. Keep up the amazing work Yo ❤
Deeeee! So good to see your beautiful face.
@@TheSteadyCoach Toda ❤️ miss you. I’m getting there but very slowly xx
@@robertwilliams5618 can you read my mind? I had a dream about Robbie Williams last night 😂😂
Thank you so much 🙏🏽
You're very welcome, Caroline!
Hi Dr Yo, this is SO me! The fear is hugely reduced but my body loves to drift into other things, pulling, trampoline walking, some days NOTHING, Ear clicks?!, headaches. Oh the list goes on. On a good or even just a busy day, I’m usually absolutely fine!
I'm sorry those pesky symptoms are showing up! Good to see you, Gill!
Thank you, Dr. Arthur, for all you do! I have noticed lately that I get lightheaded after drinking water in the morning, sinus pressure every time I look down, and I feel unsteady when I get headaches. I've gone through so many tests and imaging and doctors have found nothing. Any insight is sincerely appreciated! 🙏
Your brain can pick up on any change in physiology as a sign of danger, even when it's just... wrong. This can activate symptoms. It's similar to when people find they get headaches from changes in weather- the weather change isn't dangerous, but the brain is interpreting it as a threat. That would be a potential explanation for what is happening.
Thank you so much for this video! I found your coverage of symptom shift very encouraging, because it reflects what I learned about psychosomatic phenomena from the late Dr. John Sarno. (I was a patient of his in the 1990s). He termed this shift the "symptom imperative." The subconscious is extremely crafty at coming up with scores of these substitutions out of left field, in body parts and systems you have never consciously thought about. These symptoms need to be fresh and original in order to scare you so that you focus on them, and not the big, scary life issues that your subconscious wants to help you avoid. I highly recommend Sarno's book, "The Divided Mind." It touches on all of this. It changed my life.
YES! Dr. Sarno is my "intellectual grandparent" if that makes sense! All of the ideas in the mindbody space are based on his work. How lucky are we that he didn't listen to the naysayers.
thank you for these videos. i've been struggling with this for 3 months now and am almost convinced that it is pppd; many of my tests (VNG, check-up with the cardiologist, blood sugar, etc.) have come back normal and i am working on ruling more things out to ensure it's not anything else, but i am certainly experiencing most if not all of pppd's symptoms. it is such an isolating condition and so debilitating on my mental health 😞 i'm tirelessly working to get my life back and it is a hard journey but your resources are helping me tremendously.
I know that this is very hard, but I am glad that you found these resources. You are not alone.
I’ve been experiencing the same thing since October of 2023! I’ve had MRIs, CTs, bloodwork, and a vestibular test. Everything comes back normal but I also believe I have PPPD. I seem to fit a lot of the symptoms. Please keep me updated on if you get an official diagnosis or not! Best of luck 😊
I started physiotherapy for pppd specifically 2 1/2 months ago. It feels like my symptoms have gotten so much more different and worse. Glad to hear this is just part of the healing process. Thank you so much for what you do.
Hi! If you don’t mind sharing could you share a bit about your symptoms and your diagnosis process? I’ve had multiple scans and a vestibular test due to dizziness (all come back normal). From my personal research I believe it is PPPD but I feel like doctors don’t take me seriously.
He used to doctors not taking it seriously. I’ve seen two ents, came back normal. I’ve had a CT scan, normal results. Seen a oto neurologist. I’ve been to a neuro optometrist. I have bvd as well. See all them plus get your heart looked at and a eeg
It started in late 2011, I just stood up and my ears started ringing and I. Got super light headed, never went away, had visual issues , then in 2020 it got soooo much worse. Now allot of horrible brain fog and horrible lightheadedness. You?
@@VelveetaGamez-bv5sd interesting that you have the tinnitus with it! I just woke up with a headache one day that also had dizziness. I’ve had vertigo episodes in the past prior to this headache. Now, on a daily basis, I get the bobbing sensation and brain fog. My symptoms are much worse when I’m in crowded places (ie. grocery store, family gathering, etc).
Hi , I don’t know your name but I wanted you to know that our videos and channel are extremely helpful and supportive
I have been searching for help all around
Thank you so much for your kindness and great generosity willing to help us
Be highly blessed 😇 ❤
You're very welcome! - Dr. Yonit
I have gotten better about moving around and walking some more do you have any tips specifically for driving? I struggle really bad with that can’t make it too far from home and get tons of dizziness in cars. Thank you so much for all you do!!!
Yes, here you go! ua-cam.com/video/C3Tv8VckwuU/v-deo.htmlsi=zdA-Q2-OsU4Axe1i
Thx doc❤
You're very welcome!
This video was a breakthrough for a few reasons. I suffered with bppv and long residual dizziness last year. I recovered by overcoming the fear and had a pretty good time until Jan this year when it hit again. It took many maneuvers, too many if you ask me and still have some residuak dizziness but this time my brain is in the "well if it happened twice ot is bound to happen again and again and again" and this is the loop i find impossible to shift. If i can catch and ride the wave of "well if it happens again it is what it is, but for now let's get over this one" i feel i could feel more safe in my body. I just find it very difficult
Totally hear you on this. This might be a helpful one to watch as well: ua-cam.com/video/v6f-gFy2VxA/v-deo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach ohh nailed it Doc❤️ thank you so much for the recommendation!! I fit every single description on that video haha! It was really helpful. Now I have to figure out a starting point since there are a couple of things to address at the same time, first one being hypochondria. And yes I do not know how I got better last time and definitely did not address the trauma it brought me and ignored every conversation about dizziness because I was in the "I feel ok" bubble. And now it makes sense why the second time around it hit me like a ton of bricks. You made it make sense and for this I am forever grateful❤️❤️🙏
Thank you very much for your description of symptom drift. I have spent a year recovering from a concussion resulting from a fall on ice, and are puzzled by what you so call symptom drift. you comment on brain/emotion/fear state. My initial treatment protocols emphasized performing the VOR as quickly as possible. While that may have been initially appropriate, that may not be true a year later in for the reasons you described. Repeatedly and vigorously performing VOR disruptive exercises probably causes fear and confusion that my brain cannot handle, and may thus cause symptom drift. I will experiment with performing the VOR exercises at a more reasonable pace that enhances the VOR reflexes but does not frighten or unreasonably confuse my brain.
BRILLIANT. Yes. I have seen others with post concussion syndrome endure the same thing, and yes, exercises performed with a lot of intensity and urgency can increase fear signals to the brain and inadvertently perpetuate symptoms. Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
I have recently seen a reduction in dizziness, but a new symptom - "pins and needles" has occured in mainly in my legs. Im looking at this asa positive, as I suspect my brain is trying to get my attention in other ways, as I have really quit fearing my dizziness. Does this sound accurate? Thanks!!!!
Sounds exactly right!
This is amazing timing for me! I’m doing your free course and I’m convinced you are right. My dizziness is better and now I have a New symptom! Transient, but shooting pain in my feet! And it sent me right back to the exact same thoughts and fears. The. Same. Impressive (on the part of my brain). But the universe must want me to get better because I am even more impressed with the timing of me just sort of randomly watching this video while putting in my makeup for the day. Thank you!!!
I am so glad that you found this video at the right time, Rachel!
Great video! I can totally relate to this! Just wondering, is neck pain and possible pinched nerves in neck at times a medical cause for dizziness? Or is that some thing the brain should be able to adjust to?
Neck pain and “normal abnormalities” in the neck on imaging are often blamed for dizziness but I typically view them as part of the same neural circuit syndrome!
@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you so much for the reply! Yes! It can be so confusing because doctors will tell you neck pain and pinched nerves cause dizziness. Sometimes it’s hard to believe it is Nuro circuit. When you think, maybe this could be a medical cause for it. It helps to know you see it In the same category! Happy Hollidays!
Thanks, Doc! My Christmas was awesome I hope yours was too! Yet crazy the day before Christmas I needed to cook all this food, and my NS was like no way I was so dizzy and was gagging in the kitchen sink nice right but what I sad NO way NS I see what you are doing and I did the opposite I turned on Christmas music on load and started dancing to it and my husband and I sang while chopping veggies and it all stopped in a minute almost all and I said wow this NS is wack, but I get it! Chrismas screaming kids a lot of music, big TV and people food and I was like NORMAL! I was afraid to look at it but would take a peek and like no dizziness? My husband was shocked. Ok, today Fibro pain from hell and dizzy HAHA! I see how this is going but wow you can't make this up! Thank Doc! I am working on it all thanks to your help! I will be on your show one day and I mean it! xxoo Ava
I will hold you to that, Ava! Perfect illustration of what this process looks like!
I can't wait to hear your success story either, Ava! You got this!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for the support. I appreciate how much my work means to you and that it helps you and others. I carry this with me always!
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@@TheSteadyCoach your work is great! I AM NEVER WITHOUT IT. I use these videos to help. ❤️
Thank you for this, it explains so much. This is just what I am experiencing, having recovered from the initial symptoms. I do wonder if gaming been recently been diagnosed with a chronic health. Issue and being out on steroids contributes to my brains perception of a lack of safety?
YES! That sounds exactly right!
I feel like sometimes it’s better than worse and so on.
Would love to see you do a video on how to handle a flare-up…. Really bad day… or a setback after doing well. How to navigate the sensations and mental narratives *inside the actual storm as it happens.
Here you go! ua-cam.com/video/bWzh2OT6d7s/v-deo.htmlsi=kRb2i969aPg_2mrm and ua-cam.com/video/ALKhWb91ujA/v-deo.htmlsi=OqPdRLBWD1ESZfnd
I have a course about this in the membership community, but a condensed video is a great idea!
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you! 🙏
Hi, can you please make a video for tips on how to handle dentist visits?? These are so hard for me. Thanks!!
Hi Laura, I have definitely heard this before! Several community members have asked about this and shared that they found very useful meditations on Insight Timer- it's a free meditation app and when you search for "dentist," there are a ton of them. Give one of those a try, I promise if the anxiety is lower and you're telling your brain you're safe, the visit will be much easier.
Thank you so much, I will give this a try!!
I have experienced dizziness for a year. I found you the end of June. The dizziness started a couple of months following a sinus surgery to cure migraines. Total failure. Migraines increased. So my fear evaporated in a couple of weeks of listening to you. But I went to an optometrist that told me my eyes are not working together and that’s why I’m dizzy. She gave me a new prescription with a prism. But the dizziness did not stop. I really feel like it’s TMS from the surgery and increase in migraines. But after months of TMS work, I’m still dizzy-although I’ve completely lost the fear and so grateful. So is it a structural problem or TMS?I’m at a loss.
Dizziness is a tricky little beast in my experience. It is less cut and dry than pain for many people. It’s wonderful you’ve lost the fear. That indicates to me that what is still driving the symptoms is ongoing unresolved stress. For many people, this comes down to internal stressors like the stress they (consciously or unconsciously) put on themselves. Outward signs include perfectionism, people pleasing, etc.
Hi, in the end you talked a bit about how it's good to focus on activities where you dont think about the issues. I noticed however that my copingsmechanism since i was 12 or so (16years ago now) has been to push away these feelings, weird sensations and thoughts. This because they seemed to complex, too much and i didnt know how to deal with them. How do i focus on other activities without pushing my issues away? On the one hand i should do exercises and learn to be self aware, but on the other hand i should also do fun stuff and try to let my brain focus on other things than these issues. But when i try to focus on activities i just fall back into old habits of quicker, no contact with body, pushing all the issues away.
Maybe this question got too long😅 but it boils down to: what does it look like to let myself enjoy activities without it feeding my tendency to push away thoughts and feelings and get overstimulated?
The example you used of seeing things out of the corner of your eye when nothings there has been a new symptom for me recently. Exactly like you described, its when I'm distracted. It's kinda scared me a bit but I feel like my dizziness has shifted to being more vision related. I even notice recently that mirrors are a dizzy trigger. Is seeing shadows or movement in your peripheral a common symptom of danger mode dizziness?
Yes!!! I see this a lot.
@@TheSteadyCoach So interesting! I just noticed that seeing things rock side to side in my peripheral (or really anywhere in my environment) like a hammock moving or a baby in those oscillating carriers that go side to side set me off. Or overhead rotating fans. Maybe just continue to expose myself to it in small chunks?
Hi Dr. Yo, I’m currently working my way through your free course alongside your workbook that I purchased. I’ve noticed my dizziness symptoms are shifting, and i’m getting more of a weak noodle feeling in my legs. I have been making myself going on daily walks like I used to, but it’s almost like my legs are getting super fatigued. It levels out at various times throughout the walk but overall it feels very strange. I also sometimes get super cold feet. These symptoms usually appear when dizziness does not, they sort of switch off. But usually more dizziness. Until recently when I started your course and now it’s shifting. Can the weak feeling in my legs be from NCD? I’ve had every test in the book I should mention (muscular neurologist, MRI, etc etc). I feel like I can’t find anything about this on your channel so it’s continuing my fear that something is wrong.
i have exactly this!!
Hello Dr. Yo, first of all thanks for your helping videos. I have recently been diagnosed with PPPD and have some questions that you may be able to answer. Is it normal for my symptoms to improve when I drink a glass of wine? Alcohol is not the solution, but it gives me some relaxation every now and then. I also wonder if you can go skiing with PPPD? I am going on a skiing holiday and my symptoms increase when I exercise/go for a walk. I've heard that avoiding activity isn't helpful so I'm wondering if skiing is actually a good thing for my brain to recover faster? Thanks for all your help!
Hi Imke, you may find answers to your questions with these two videos where I discuss more about these topics ua-cam.com/video/UfSTGNtxnQ0/v-deo.htmlsi=aa9geGa1SZrKq0i7 and ua-cam.com/video/Jkp49oB3-CQ/v-deo.htmlsi=302c7AESS32KFvhA
Dr Yonit, can i ask u this? I do almost everything again. But, with feeling off balance or feeling different sensations. Some things got better over time finally. But...the thing that i find most difficult, is having people around me. Talking to people around me, interaction makes me feel so off balance all the time. I really miss feeling normal when being with people around me. I notice my brain just cant keep up with all that happens around me than. Is this common? And.
.will this also get better again over time? I so much miss doing stuff with friends...🥺
Yes! It sounds like you’re having an intensification in anxiety and social anxiety (it’s not psychiatric, it’s symptom drift). I have a video coming out about that soon!
Thank you for this video
I was wondering why dizziness went and chest pain and reflux started given all clear by drs
This made me realise I’m still in danger mode and that there were things I haven’t dealt with 🥰
could it be a jaw problem triggering the inner ear causing nerve inflammation ( vestibular neuritis ) ? or coming from the upper cervicals ?
Love this video can pppd no vm cause your head to feel dizzy and you feel like fainting all the anxiety
I do suffer chronic health anxiety ptsd as well
Want can I do to loose the fear
Thank you for all the time you give doing all of this to help everyone ❤️
Hi Diane, yes, PPPD can cause those symptoms as well. The fear is a tricky one but I'd start with an exercise like somatic tracking- there are several on this playlist! ua-cam.com/play/PLFf7T0374CmAn9xRDFvUpcrwC1OZmMpHR.html
@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you so so much
Please keep doing what you are as I’m spreading your work to my specialists And physio to help them understand this condition ❤️
Hi Dr. Yo. I’m the woman who has pppd and had two brain surgeries. Thank you for your input, so many times with me. My latest recent scan looked great. If my other mri’s included the iac’s of both ears, and they looked fine, is that enough proof that my ears are fine and that my dizziness is then pppd? Thank you so much in advance!
Hi Jeanne, great! If doctors are not able to find anything structurally causing the dizziness, then it is neural circuit dizziness.
@@TheSteadyCoach ok, thank you! I will confirm that the ears looked fine in previous mris, which included the iac’s. You are the only person I quickly turned to, to confirm! My surgeon is not familiar with pppd, but thankfully I am! I now see bright spots sometimes, but it happens when I get very upset or worried. He still said my brain looks great. I went through so much! I bawled after we ended our call. After a year, I finally transitioned off my walker! Then a cane, now only a cane when I need it. Still having a tough time with sleep and stress, so the dizziness is pretty high. Sending you a big smile from WA! Also, I had some sessions with Megan A. and she was so great and insightful for me. Jeanne
Hi dr. yonit . I am part of your members on the steady coach app . I had a question on unilateral hypofunction . If I had a VNG which showed some weakness , and then I did (vrt + brain exercises) for a month, would a 2nd VNG detect any improvements , or is a VNG test just to detect inner ear issues without considering the brain adaptation? Thank you .
Hi, this is a great question. Sometimes ears spontaneously get better over time, so there may be a change on a repeat VNG. However, that's not the goal of VRT/brain exercises- they can help your brain adapt regardless of whether the ear function changes. In many cases, after VRT, the VNG results would be the same. In other words, a VNG just detects inner ear issues without considering the brain adaptation.
@@TheSteadyCoach great . Thank you for the answer
Also, feeling excited causes the same or very similar symptoms to the stress itself. Is this common??
Yeah i noticed that when I got excited it made me a little funny😅
Absolutely, Kayla! Physiologically, excitement and fear look very similar.
@@TheSteadyCoach what do you suggest is the best way to handle the symptoms? I keep telling myself I’m excited instead of anxious but it wears me out.
Hey Dr. Yonit, I believe that my dizziness may be caused from a histamine problem. Also, I got bit by a tick in July and my symptoms happened August. When I drink beer now all the sudden I get sick and dizzy. Do you have any idea about whether a tick could cause histamine intolerance? Been to so many doctors. I guess I need to go to one and ask for a specific blood test. But I have these PPPD symptoms. Please help if you can. Thank you!
Hi Shane, re: the histamine intolerance, that's out of my area of expertise so that's a question best posted to a physician. However, I have seen many food intolerances be the result of mind body issues. You might consider consulting with one who specializes in mindbody stuff because those folks are going to take a holistic approach like mine. There is a big directory at pddassociation.org
Hi Dr.Yo. my swaying got so much better, and there're a times I don't feel anything.
but sometimes in the morning when I'm half a sleep or dreaming, I suddenly get the sensation. Is my brain preceiving danger in my sleep too?
It's wonderful to hear about your progress! And yes, "danger mode" can be active/cause prediction errors even when you're not actually in danger. My guess about this kind of thing is that you are going through a biological transition (hormones or otherwise) at this time and your brain is mistakenly identifying it as a source of danger.
I’ve been feeling good for the past 3 weeks. My ear just started to feel clogged up again but I’m not feeling dizzy. Is this just symptom drift…I worry it’s starting the whole process again for me. My vertigo began with these ear sensations.
I had Cerebellum stroke and have dizziness is this the same as you are speaking of? My dizziness seems to get worse with bright lights or sun, too much movement and or loud noises.
Today when I tripped I got that sensation where the body heats up quickly to brace for a fall. Although usually when this happens I get that warm sensation in my head. Today I got some dizziness instead.
For some background information I’ve been struggling with general dizziness and vertigo episodes since October of 2023.
Is this an example of symptom drift?
I have menieres disease and struggle everyday, with vestibular problems. A lot of ups and downs, there's no cure for menieres but I do feel I could work on reducing stress...
I hope this helps...A friend of mine had a Intratympanic steroid injection in her ear after having MD for many years. She said it has been a game changer. Maybe something for you to look into if you havent already. 👍🏻
I think I already linked you to my video on Meniere's but in case I didn't ua-cam.com/video/20eS_sXTXBA/v-deo.html
Hi Dr yo. I feel drowsy most of the time. I am diagnosed with pppd vestibular migraine and frequent headache too. Does feeling drowsy frequently common for my condition?
Yes, I discuss this more in this video ua-cam.com/video/eLawzXnjIP0/v-deo.htmlsi=6hiJjo6bVAJZ0csm
Hey dr Yo?
Since im new ist hope You answer.
Feel Sensation Like Swaying, floating, elevator drop sensation, plane Raising sensation,like I got into the back of a truck, and the road on which the truck is traveling is full of potholes and im feeling all of them, jumpy Vision etc. My ent told me this can be Fröm my neck but is is true? Do You See these symptoms as NCD?
Wondering if this danger mode in my brain and nervous system can affect my heart specifically heart skips because this is the symptom that started a few months ago and I’m fixing to go see a cardiologist about it just to check on things but I just feel like it’s all related to the nervous system. I noticed it more when I sit down I’m in front the computer or lying down for the night so things like that that are kind of situational. I do notice it sometimes whenever I’m standing or doing something from time to time but most of the time when I’m sitting
Absolutely. Very common symptom. Good idea to get it checked out by a cardiologist but I see this a lot with neural circuit dizziness.
How can you be not afraid when you are dizzy?
How can I break that circle 😥
You may be interested in this video ua-cam.com/video/B1iQELBDYII/v-deo.htmlsi=G0NGhzRlwrVx2Pnv
Hello everyone, I have noticed that when I get up in the morning the symptoms of dizziness are less intense. Is it because the brain has rested? Is the nervous system less stressed at the start of the day? Thank you 💙
I have a video about this one! ua-cam.com/video/llkSUHUsiZ4/v-deo.html
Yonite. I had one month of no symptoms… now since Sunday I am having symptoms of dizziness and nausea again- neck is tight and ear fullness… is this normal for recovery? Yes, I’ve been cleared by the million doctors I’ve seen for this issue.
Yes, ups and downs are a completely normal part of recovery.
Bonjour, merci pour cette vidéo. J'adhère à l'idée que le cerveau doit se sentir en sécurité, mais comment expliquer que les symptômes cessent quasi instantanément en voiture ou en roulant en vélo ? Merci d'avance pour votre réponse 😊
Bonjour Magalie, je pense que cette vidéo aidera à expliquer: ua-cam.com/video/6mPKiOa7VQ8/v-deo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach merci beaucoup pour votre retour !
I had multiple chemical sensitivities and was really improving before the time change and the weather went from sunny to cold and rainy. I’m dealing with visual disturbances, heavy body feeling, and the smell sensitivity is so much worse. This is really absurd when I was progressing so much. Have you seen smells being an issue for people and have you also experienced heart rate changes being present with these chronic dizziness Diagnosis?
I have noticed over the past 3 wks. I have had three occasions to notice a very bad smell, sort of like a chemical odor. It lasts about a day or two then disappears. I'm just wondering why Dr. Yo has not covered this. I've had the dizzy problem for about 2 yrs now.
Yes absolutely. I'd call this symptom drift as well.
I feel like my nervous system is not in its right place even when i dance or doing something i feel its moving with me and moving around in my body.. do yoy think this can be normal again?
Yes! See the success stories!
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Did anyone in here take antihistamines and they helped but didn’t resolve the issue?
Can chronic dizziness be triggered by SSRI? Recently started and since a few weeks in my chronic dizziness starterd… off them now and still no change..Just starting my journey and really struggling came across your page and it’s inspirational the work you’re doing!
Yes it can. Don't worry, though- if you're off the medication that caused it and it's out of your system, these methods can help.
What about tinnitus 😢
ua-cam.com/video/e8TYzIz3sFg/v-deo.htmlsi=tzBX7L-_ucVsiQ0n
I think it's my inner ears that are off..ugh..😢👎
Could be- good idea to have testing done to make sure.
My dizziness had gotten better the past three months it improved so much. Last weekend I woke up with vertigo but it went away. All of a sudden yesterday everything was fine and mid morning I was very dizzy and wobbly lasted the rest of the day. Today i still feel off balance but not as bad as yesterday. Should I restart VRT ? Or just wait and see.