How to tell if your chronic dizziness is PPPD or MDDS (neural circuit dizziness)
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In order to heal your chronic dizziness, you have to know where it's coming from. But how, exactly, can you tell if you have PPPD, MDDS or other dizziness that is coming from a neural circuit issue (aka the brain misinterpreting information from your senses because it is stuck in alarm/alert mode). In this video, I give you 19 possible pieces of evidence that you can use to determine if your dizziness is PPPD, MDDS, neural circuit dizziness- or something else. As a reminder, if you have not had a full medical evaluation, that should always be your first stop! There are some causes of chronic dizziness that are medically treatable (e.g. third window syndrome).
More on neural circuit dizziness here: • Ask Dr. Yo: My medical... DISCLAIMER: Please note that Yonit Arthur, The Steady Coach and any of our other guests are not acting as an audiologist nor offering audiology or medical services services or advice on any public videos or on any other content. This channel provides wellness education and personal opinion only, and are not meant to be a substitute for medical or mental health instruction or intervention. Use any tools discussed at your own risk.
I’m literally crying because this is the first time anyone has described the dizziness that I’ve felt on and off for the last 25 years. I’ve had CT scans , blood work, I’m doing yoga, meditation, working out. The dizziness is like a plague on the brain. I also have severe anxiety.. is a vicious mental cycle that doctors are blind to. I feel blessed to have come across the video!!! Words cannot describe how grateful I am to finally have a name for this peculiar feeling of dizziness. It’s so hard to explain to anyonlike a bad tattoo on the brain. Thank you 🙏🏽 I prayed to Jehovah to show me what I’ve been suffering through. ❤
So glad you found me. You're not alone.
I met every one of the personality types you mentioned as often seen with chronic dizziness. I'm 62 and it has been a REALLY stressful year. After 10 months of suffering, I am so grateful to have found your channel. I am feeling better after just watching multiple videos. It helps to know that there is hope. The 6 healthcare professionals I have seen were ZERO help. God bless you!!
Finally, a name for this condition. Thank you for listing all of the possible contributing factors.
This was a perfect description of my history with chronic dizziness! And many on here agree that you are amazing, thank you Dr. Yonit! You are a blessing to all of us!
Thank you so much, you are helping me so much, I’m slowly working through your videos and learning so much to help myself. Thank you ❤️ x
It means a lot to me to hear this, thank you! You can do this!
You are absolutely brilliant 🤩
Thank you SO much for this 💖🌹
I definitely have to work on my anxiety issues and worrying about other people liking me or not! 🙏
You are so welcome Louise!! I’m glad you found this one helpful!
Oh my god. You have basically described my symptoms to a tee! In a way that I have never been able to articulate to doctors or anyone in my life. You really do get it. You're awesome!
I am so grateful to hear that this helped you! Understanding this is really about 80% of recovery! Yes, you are not alone and I see people like you get better all the time 😊
Wow, just wow. I have everyone of these. Thank you for this info and your great channel. Now just need to figure out how to correct it.
Hi Jason! I think I saw an email from you! The best way to figure this out is to start with the free course. It's really free, no catch. members.thesteadycoach.com
I am so glad that you were born.❤
To me it certainly feels like one of the reasons I am here is to get this information out to people ❤️
That's me, inconsistent symptoms along with other problems make me lightheaded. I have a lot of the medical conditions you mentioned. Anxiety from pain is an added bonus!
Pain and dizziness go hand in hand. ua-cam.com/video/1jYe4wWZGXw/v-deo.html
Every single thing you listed, I relate to!! 😅 thank you for this video. This reassured me today, since my symptoms feel awful and it made me a bit more anxious that something more serious was going on. Definitely seems like a pathway in the brain! Thanks Yonit 🥰
It's so hard to turn down that anxiety when it happens, especially when there's no obvious reason. But obvious reason or not, when you run down the checklist, it is reassuring to remind yourself that it's the brain doing something weird, not tissue damage.
Hey Megan, how are you feeling now? :)
Thank you so much. Finally something that fits
You're very welcome, Curtis!
You provide such high quality, concise information. Thank you!
Thank you for these kind words, Jo Jo!
@@TheSteadyCoach This episode gave me an 'a-ha' moment for sure. I had no idea other people found their symptoms to be 'place-specific' and I have been wondering for months why I have my dizzy spells in the Goodwill and grocery stores, for the most part. I moved to a new state after living in the same place for over 50 years and that's when they started. But so did menopause. But now I'm wondering if they are just mini-anxiety attacks! I consistently have them at those 2 locations 90% of the time. They are busy, jam-packed stores. I do your exercises from other videos, too. Thank you so much!
I literally felt like you sat down and asked me about my life then made this video. Wow. Just wow. For the first time in 20 years of being dizzy and having no answers, I feel like I finally have an answer. If I could hug you I would. I just bought the workbook and am going through your course. Thank you, Dr. Yo, so very much.
Oh Jennifer, you're very welcome! I am so glad this video resonated with you! It is truly my privilege to be able to share this information.❤
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How are you doing ?
This is 100% me. I’m so happy I found this channel because you’ve helped me more than the 5 doctors I’ve seen!
Aww, thank you Mindy! I am so glad that I am able to help. It is truly my privilege to be able to share this information ❤
How are you doing?
@@yendryrojas I’m a lot better 😃
@@MindyParker what were your symptoms
@@yendryrojas I was dizzy all the time. I had this weird falling dropping sensation in my head. I felt like I was floating or sinking.
10:27 I’ve just recently discovered your channel and so grateful for it. I believe I have BPPV but can a person have more than one version of vertigo. After watching this video, I can relate to most of the symptoms and traits talked about.
Absolutely. I just interviewed Whitney (stay tuned) whose PPPD started with BPPV. BPPV can be a trigger for chronic symptoms when someone is set up for them.
I'm so glad to see that PPPD is becoming more frequently talked about - I'm seeing more and more papers, videos and just overall attention being brought to this not very well known, controversial debilitating condition. Like many others here, I have never been formally diagnosed with PPPD - but the more I hear about it the more it sounds like exactly what I've been experiencing for 5+ years.
One thing I have noticed that you don't mention in many of your videos is regarding what I consider to be the most frustrating is cognitive impairment - e.g. Brain fog, concentration, short memory etc in addition to the unpredictable, unreproducible, and unexplained dizziness sensations.
Do you not find that many patients complain of cognitive impairments?
Also - How important do you think it is to get a formal diagnosis of of a neural circuit dizziness disorder? At this point I'm pretty confident self-diagnosing with PPPD, and frankly I'm a bit tired of going to ENTs and neurologists who listen to my symptoms, try the Epley maneuver, then just right everything off as "anxiety" and kick me out the door; I do live in the US, but I'm in an area with limited professionals and lack who lack proper vestibular equipment.
I think PPPD is a relatively meaningless diagnosis TBH. I don’t mean I don’t care about PPPD, of course! I’m so happy the name exists because it gives a name to the symptoms but it is essentially a symptom-based diagnosis for “unspecified dizziness and we don’t know what’s causing it.” It is very very important to have medical issues, tissue damage and systemic disease ruled out, but after that, having a formal PPPD diagnosis is not important IMO. It is becoming more commonly diagnosed but I’m not sure if that’s because of increased awareness or more people becoming dizzy due to extreme stress. ETA: yes brain fog and fatigue are in the top 5 symptoms people report to me.
Hi! How are you ?
Thanks for this video! I thought you were describing me for a second there. I've been suffering from persistent swaying motion for about a year now. It gets worse when I get a migraine and neck stiffness. My jaw always clicks back and forth and sometimes jumps out of track when I'm chewing. You mentioned chronic pain and GI issues as well and I get that too. Thanks for the enlightenment! Sometimes I don't know anymore if I'm imagining the other things I feel.
Sounds like you're in the right place!
How are you ???
I was diagnosed with vestibular migraine, but I never felt like that was really the right diagnosis. I’ve tried so many migraine meds and they just make me feel worse. This explanation really resonates with me.
So glad to hear that, Megan. I truly believe that in many cases, vestibular migraine means “you’re dizzy and we don’t know why.” There are very good treatments for conditions like these, at low or no cost and with low risks. It upsets me that people are not usually given this information.
How are you ?
You’re the only person I found that described things to a t. I wish an expert like you was closer to me. I feel lost.
You are not alone! Hang in there!
I had a mild concussion about 16 years ago, started having these symptoms a couple days later. Went to all the Drs, CT, MRIs, even some holistic type treatments, nothing ever helped or explained why I was having them. It was pretty chronic for 7 years then one day it just went away on its own, and for 7 years I had no symptoms. I felt like I had my life back, then one day it returned, same as before it comes and goes, some days are worst than others, and can be worse or better due to my environment. People say I have post concussion syndrome, but my symptoms are pretty much spot on with what was explained in this video.
Ah yes, I have seen this. When post concussion symptoms suddenly come back years later, in my opinion that is an old circuit being reactivated by stress.
Very helpful, I’ve been dealing with this since 2017. It first occurred as a panic attack at work while typing on my computer screen, everything was moving and i felt i was going to pass out or was having a heart attack or my sugar dropped bc I didn’t eat anything. But at the I didn’t know it was a panic attack. After my anxiety slowly started to creep in as the days went by. My fear slowly increased day by day. I was reducing driving, I couldn’t go to work, and go to social venues bc my dizziness would intensify and was embarrassed of fainting in front of ppl although that never happened. I’ve seen every specialist you can imagine but I’m still struggling with it.
Giogii, I am very sorry to hear what you've been going through. Yes, I imagine you've seen many doctors and they haven't been able to find anything. Several of my current clients developed their symptoms after having a panic attack. That is a good sign that your brain is stuck in "fight or flight" mode and that's what's causing your symptoms.
Very similar situation for me. I hope you’re much better now
Thia is me. 2017 alao pqnicked thoughr i was having heart attack...went to dr no issues...then next day blurry vision anxiety..dizzyness..no explanation...head felt full of pressure...symtpoms still there since 2017 but alot less but still there need a way to reset my brain
How are you doing ?
Everything you mentioned…is me to a tea. It’s all stress on my body. Had I of not been tested for everything, then I would’ve thought something else was wrong. For the last 6yrs all I have done is stress and cry and panic with everything
Vivian, I am so sorry that you are experiencing this. The good thing is that you can heal from this and I know you can get better! ❤
How are you. ??
Brilliant! I've had these symptoms of dizziness and head pressure for over 6 months....the thing is i've got a herniated disc in the lower back and hereditary cervical spondyloses which is very clear on my xrays and mri scans...when i've been to see my general practicioner doctors they've always given me painkillers; put me on pain management plans and recommended 'chin tucks' and other such exercises....when I've tried to tell them that I get the dizziness, head pressure and anxiety symptoms such as fear and shortness of breath etc just by thinking about certain things they have totally ignored that and put it down to my neck...even when I tell them that the pain killers don't make any difference to the pressure in my head or the dizziness they've just ignored me....now; for the first time thanks to you I understand what I'm suffering from! You have given me some relief and made me realize that I'm not going crazy! There obviously isn't a 'magic cure' as such but what things can I do to help alleviate the symptoms? Thank you so much!
You sound like my son who has just been diagnosed with pppd. Constant dizzyness, lots of head pressures, nausea feeling and he also feels like he's walking on a trampoline.
Oh Colin, this is a story I hear from so many people. You are absolutely not crazy. Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach before having to do something out of your comfort zone? Of COURSE the state of our mind affects our body, how could it not? I've actually outlined the steps I take with my clients who have neural circuit dizziness in this video: ua-cam.com/video/JwU27PdVFu0/v-deo.html . Check it out and see what you think.
Did you get a brain MRI?
I have been struggling with CSD since 2016 and never knew what it was until I found a research article on CSD. Not much info back in the day so I’m so thankful to see these videos so we can be more educated in our journey to healing.
Have you ever had patients with CSD/PPPD that developed a fear of flying bc of the possible motion sickness? How should we tackle that? I haven’t flown for years bc of this. The last time I flew, I didn’t have CSD/PPPD, so it was fine. But now I fear all of the what ifs.
This is a common question that comes up with my clients. I recently made a video on this topic that you may find interesting: ua-cam.com/video/BXx80O8BVuA/v-deo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach Yes! I watched this video as well. I've watched a ton of your videos so far and am incredibly thankful for your insight and advice. Aside from PPPD/CSD, I've developed general motion sickness, and I don't know which came first. I wonder even if it's both related/relevant to one another or separate issues. Even if PPPD might be OK for flying, I still wonder and fear if the motion sickness will get to me even if the PPPD doesn't. If that makes sense. Do you do 1:1 consulting? My flight is in two weeks lol. Thank you SO MUCH for your videos though... you are a godsend.
It is me 💯💯%
Glad found this video Dr Yonit. Yes it is triggered by stressful event. My worst symptom is swaying and balance issue. It is horrible. But now i am already feeling good/strong after watching your video. Thank you. Drs needs to be more precise in diagnosis. Small complaints are always overlooked.
I am glad that you found this video too! You are not alone!
I also feel that swaying sensation 24/7 😢
Started to also have balance issues
Great presentation! Now I need to look at your videos on how to resolve my issues. I can see some remedial personality changes on the horizon. I've always known that they were there, but I always thought that they were just the result of my upbringing and my subsequent social circles. Evidently they were effective in those times but now are out of sync in modern times.
You’re a saint! Even just hearing you talk about this makes me feel less alone and more relaxed. And have hope. Thank you.
Aww, thank you, Amir! I am so glad you found me and for trusting me with your healing! It is truly my privilege to be able to help! ❤
Yep all of this describes me perfectly! I had vestibular neuritis in 2018 and it took a year but I got better but have always had residual dizziness but it was manageable, now after covid last year I’m a mess 😞
Hi Amanda, good to see you here again! I know you've been suffering a lot. Just keep in mind that Covid was more than just a virus! We were all under SO much stress as well.
How are you doing ?
You are the best
Thank you so much for your kind words! That means a lot to me.
WoW!! I’ve been trying to investigate what’s actually wrong with me with no pinpointed avail. None of the doctors could give answers and I couldn’t quite give definite symptoms due to the frequency of changes in symptoms. I always figured it was a combination of cervicogenic dizziness due to a car accident where my head was violently thrown into the steering wheel. Yet also thought I fit into the PPPD category. I have dealt with 20 years of high stress due to a bad marriage. It’s eased up a bit but this makes sense how built up chronic stress can cause the brain to frazzle out. And though I attributed the accident from the end of 2018 for the dizziness/lightheadedness to the onset in August of 2019 and never ended, I was also going through a very stressful time that was an ongoing stress for 18 years. I checked off almost every symptom discussed.
I’m so glad you found me. It sounds like you have all the evidence that this a neural circuit problem, which is great news because it’s reversible and you can recover.
Thanks, Dr Arthur. All your videos are so helpful. I’m certain I have neural circuit dizziness. Is it worth going somewhere to get formally diagnosed (my tests all came back normal) or would the treatment for PPPD/VM, etc all be treated the same? Thank you SO much for everything you do!
Hi Ryan, I treat these all as neural circuit dizziness. If there is nothing physical causing the dizziness, then it is a neural circuit issue. Please consider taking my free course as I go into detail on my recommendations and techniques. thesteadycoach.com/free-course
I checked all the boxes
Of course I see one of your videos and now I'm getting bombarded by the algorithm to see more and what do I find but you telling me more about what I'm experiencing. I have had tennis elbow in my left arm, tendonitis in my left thumb and more recently I've had tendonitis in my right forearm and my right thumb as well. And I'm not doing anything strenuous that would warrant that. I told the ortho I went to recently about my neck when I was thinking it might be cervical about all of these issues and he didn't make any connections or even try to do a differential diagnosis by eliminating possibilities
All of these traits apply to me. Mine came on when I had a big panic attack plus ocular migraines.
A friend of mine had exactly the same thing- ocular migraines. And I have a client right now who suffered from that as well.
Thank you for this video, I've battling chronic dizziness for over 3 years and all doctors I have seen had told me there is nothing wrong with me, and I lost faith on the whole things and learned to adapt to the symptoms. This is what I am feeling:
- I have constant dizziness all day, every day. I feel much better when I am sitting or laying down, but as I start to move around my dizziness flares up.
- I have had brain MRIs, scans, blood tests, urine tests, an ekg, other tests by an ear doctor, and all came back normal.
- Just as you say stronger visual stimuli affects me more, like grocery stores, but in paying close attention to those situations, it's not being present at the store that flares up my symptoms, it's the constant turning around that does it. For example if I go outside to walk my dog I feel the dizziness but it's very manageable because I am mostly walking on a straight line. On the other hand when I walk around the house doing things or a grocery store, the constant turning I do in those situations flares up my dizziness a lot and I have the urge to just go lay down in bed.
- My dizziness gives me balance problems, many times I side step so I don't fall to the side.
- Since I don't feel as bad sitting down I can still drive ok.
- Doing activities that interest me distract me from my symptoms to the point where I can almost forget about them. For example I did an entire photoshoot of a wedding last week because it's fun, but before and after the photoshoot my symptoms were pretty bad.
- One differentiatior with me is that this hasn't been the same all 3 years. I hurt my head and had food poisoning 3 years ago and my symptoms started. 4 months later they subsided but not 100% - over time I've had 4 episodes like this lasting a few months and then the symptoms go away (never completely) to the point where I feel almost normal. The last episode I am having started 4 months ago, and just 1 month ago the symptoms became twice as aggressive (the dizziness) following a bout of food poisoning and covid fever around Christmas. All of the tests I mentioned above were done after this occurred and nothing turned up.
I am seeing a vestibular therapist for the first time ever next wednesday, I cannot wait. Based on this information do you think I am on the right path by moving forward with neuroplasticity and/or VR?
Hi Jon, I am very sorry to hear about the saga you have been going through for the last three years. It is impossible for me to make any definitive statements without speaking to you in person, but you checked so many items off this list- sounds like pretty good evidence to me. Regarding neuroplasticity training, I am going to have a video on that soon, because brains are always changing and growing their connections, with or without training. In my opinion, the keys to getting better are confronting fear (which you are about to do with VRT) and addressing underlying emotional causes that have kept your brain from adapting. Watch for two recovery stories coming out on my channel this weekend from people who had VRT and it really helped with their recoveries- but who also talk about the emotional pieces.
@@TheSteadyCoach Thanks for the quick response, I look forward to those videos. I consider myself to be very methodical - I've never really had stress or anxiety about anything. When chaos happens at work I keep calm and try to come up with a logical, planned solution. So hopefully all of this is helpful in recovering. I do admit I have felt depression for a long time, especially when I didn't know what was wrong with me, I thought I was the only person in the world with these symptoms and nobody could help, so I am glad I found these videos and learned about PPPD (although I don't have an official diagnosis yet, I am confident this is what I have). The more research I do it sounds like what helped me recover from prior episodes was my attitude - Once I realized there was no help I just decided to carry on with my life as usual ignoring the symptoms, and I kept busy. The problem is that I have reversed 4 times already, with the latest episode being more aggressive and longer. I have noticed that each episode has started due to some negative event, such as the food poisoning/fever, the next episode was triggered following a night of excessive drinking, etc. Do you have any experience dealing with these symptoms relapsing on other people?
@@TheZalTube you might be surprised to hear that a significant subset of my clients are NOT anxious and high strung types- they are just very methodical and tend to repress feelings of anger/negative emotions. That is also a form of stress. Yes recurrences are very common and fluctuations in symptoms are extremely common- this is a combination of biological and psychosocial causes
@@TheSteadyCoach Thanks. One more question for you. I have been doing VR exercises for 10 days and I can tell my dizziness intensity has gone down, and also some of the movements I tend to repeat a lot with the exercises don't flare up my symptoms anymore. However I feel like my balance/coordination when I walk is still really bad and hasn't improved at all - it's weird because my balance got worse along with the dizziness weeks ago, but now the dizziness has been improving but my balance is still bad. I can walk and everything but I feel these "forces" in my brain pushing me right or left as I walk and I have to side step here and there so I don't fall down. I haven't found much content on the balance issues with PPPD, only the dizziness, is there something you recommend I can do to fix this? And is this common?
@@TheZalTube hey man how are you doing?
Dr. John Sarno spoke in great detail of this. NCD is very linked to TMS. I'm fully believe NCD/TMS whatever Acronyms we toss in - VERY Deep Seated in Personality; Forced Behavior etc...
I hope NCD becomes more prominent in part of healthcare treatment. I'll be adding this into helping others.
We share this hope! Spread the word!
I believe for for me it happened after 6 months of chronic reoccurring nightly back pain, never had dizziness before that
Chronic recurring nightly back pain indicates to me that it wasn't happening at any other time, is that right? That's a pretty good indication that your body was good at "neural circuit" conditions before the dizziness started. When I had my back pain, I would get debilitating pain at the supermarket, when washing dishes, when driving to work or when wearing certain shoes, but then it would mysteriously not happen when I was at my daughter's school. My back pain would also move around- sometimes it would be on one side, sometimes it was on the other side. It was worse when I was tired or stressed. It was worse when I had conflicts at work. Some days I would be fine, and other days I would be in bed on a heating pad all day. You see the type of pattern we are looking for? If the dizziness has similar inconsistencies, it's likely neural circuit dizziness.
@@TheSteadyCoach for me I think it was my bed that causes the pain, the only way I was able to sleep was to sleep with a big wedge under my legs and a big wedge under my back so I was in a U shape. It got much better but than the dizziness started shortly after
Hello Dr Yonit , god bless u for doing such great work
I have been feeling dizzy since about a year now, visited many docs , tgen did a vng it showed left ear hypofunction. during the starting days i used to feel dizzy for days and spinning sensations but now since 3-4 mnths i feel very unsteady, swaying , imabalanced , i get head rush that too 24/7 . My symptoms disappear when i am in motion on vehicle or when i am taking head support. As soon as i get up from bed and try to do daily chores i feel very foggy like I can't even process what is going on. I only feel relief after supporting my head with pillow . Plz help me
Is it neural circuit dizziness
This is really starting to sound like what I'm experiencing. Went through a lot of trauma at a young age. (I have BAD anxiety and depression as well) I've had some level of dizziness all my life. It has gotten progressively worse over time and, it's really bad now. I take motion sickness pills every day to 'function' (atleast 10 sometimes more) The one thing that actually helped make it go away was, when a started an AD med. When it worked, I noticed a BIG change in my dizziness and nausea. At one point, it was 90% better! I could lean back in a chair and not want to puke everywhere.
The med stopped working and, now I'm right back to where I started. The ONLY time it has ever been better, was when I was on those type of meds. All the tests I've had in my life, shown nothing that would give me an answer for the symptoms. I do believe if I ever get the psych problems under control, all of this should go away. I'm still searching for a way to fix it permanently (I'd take 50% better at this point. lol)
You are 100% right. Your body is likely responding this way due to nervous system sensitivity from the traumas and psych things you’re going through. For the record, you CAN overcome this. ❤️
Great and informative like always. Thank you! I have Sjögren's sindrome. Do you think it can contribute to/cause dizziness somehow? My rheumatologist doesn't know much about vestibular disorders, audiologist and neurologist about Sjögren's, so not much help there. It can affect nervous system, too, but no one mentions dizziness. I've been feeling it for years but could handle it before. For the past two and a half years it's been making my life very difficult. No trauma or injuries of any kind, no anxiety,....just persisent dizziness in all positions, gets a bit better with movement, a lot of daily mini vertigo attacks that last a 2-3 sec. often caused by head position (typing, cooking,,..),...
Hi Francesca! I did some research before responding, and it turns out that there is scientific evidence that Sjogren's is often associated with inner ear problems (one paper I read said 20-40% of sufferers also have inner ear problems). It's not clear whether it's autoimmune (aka the antibodies attack the ear) or related to reduced blood supply to the ear, but my thought would be for you to have a full vestibular workup. That should be able to indicate whether there is actual ear damage. Another reason to do this is that autoimmune conditions are associated with higher rates of "neural circuit" problems, so it would be good to know if that is part of the story here. It's not clear whether it's just stress from the condition that causes those issues or if it's physical inflammation that leads the brain to make more "prediction errors," but it's something to be aware of.
@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you so much for your response! I really appreciate it. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for this vidoe! Very informative! May i ask if one of the triggers of neural circuit dizziness is hormones? Like throughout the menstrual cycle symptoms seem to change for women being worse just before the start of the cycle?
If you have seen my latest video on nighttime dizziness where I explain the stress bucket, think of the hormones like an additional drop of stress in the bucket. It’s a very good topic though and quite common- the hyper vigilant brain can perceive hormonal changes as a threat. I will have an upcoming video on this topic.
Hello Dr Yo. Thank you 1000 times for all this educational content, it's been 6 months since my feeling of vertigo and trampoline while walking started and I'm looking for answers, I went through all the mandatory health checks: CT scan, MRI, biological tests, VNG, eye exam... everything is normal. My only clue that could explain these symptoms is PPPD or Mdds. I've read a lot of comments, and I've experienced a lot of similar things, but there's one thing I read less about, and it's a symptom that's been very present for me since the beginning: I have an imbalance on one side more than the other (the right side), with pain on that same side too. I feel tension almost every day, from my shoulder to the top of my skull. Is this something you've already heard from some of your patients? It's very disturbing because it makes me think that there's something mechanical going on on that side, and that it's due to a physical problem.
If you haven't already checked out this video, you may be interested in it as I delve a little more into this topic ua-cam.com/video/1jYe4wWZGXw/v-deo.htmlsi=8RY_eRNzF5Iw7JGC
Everything you pointed out in this video relates me in so many aspects,Ive I’ve started doing some me balance and mobility exercises will that help ?
Hi Lorraine, I am glad this resonated with you. Please consider checking out my free course. I go over all of my recommendations in it thesteadycoach.com/free-course
Great video as always very helpful information.. I've been to my ENT many times and all test were good ...ct scan of the brain that's good... blood work good ....been feeling off balance for 3 yrs now just came on out of nowhere I do suffer from chronic anxiety and have had Gi issues and IBS those symptoms have been gone for 4 yrs and was left with the off balance head pressure... migraines vision issues and chronic neck pain.....Chiropractic adjustment don't help me either......
Fabian, sounds a whole lot like neural circuit dizziness to me.
@@TheSteadyCoach will you be making a video on how to over come this?
@@sanchez4500 this video outlines all the steps I take with my clients currently: ua-cam.com/video/JwU27PdVFu0/v-deo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach ❤
Hi Yonit, great video. Can I ask, is brain fog a common symptom of neural circuit dizziness?
Definitely!
My 27 year old son had a vestibular audio test in May where water was fired into his ears, different pressure. This triggered pulsing in a vein that runs down his forehead. This has not gone away 7 months later and makes him feel like he's going crazy as there is no relief from it. It also vibrates and when it does he feels his heart is vibrating also. In 2019 he was diagnosed with vestibular migraine, May 2021 also vestibular neuritis and now in December the consultant added pppd. In the past he's had an ACL rupture which was reconstructed and with other complications, it took him 5 years to recover. He's a personality type who must succeed, everything throughout school had to be A's. He did a computer science degree which was immensely stressful. It sounds like all this combined has created this dizzyness 🙈 . Our GP is useless, doesn't understand vestibular migraine. The so called specialist has no idea what to do. How can I help him get well 🙏
Hello Grace, I hear the pain in your comment, and I'm very sorry that both of you are going through this. The vestibular migraine diagnosis is often given to people who have "neural circuit" dizziness when health care providers don't know what to do. I've outlined the basic steps I use to help people in this video: ua-cam.com/video/JwU27PdVFu0/v-deo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you
This describes me so well and I truly felt that this is what was causing my 24/7 eye dizziness. I can not shake it for nothing in this world. However after countless of doctors , I can definitely say that all my imaging and blood work shows perfectly fine. I then had a table tilt test and Ansar test and now all of a sudden I have Dysautonomia ( parasympathetic dominant) and I am being told that my dizziness is coming from that and now they put me on a antidepressant to regulate my serotonin but what you are saying sounds more true to me then the Dysautonomia. I’m so lost , confused and frustrated. I’m on the verge of losing my job, my home and my family if I don’t find a way to correct this 😢
I hear you, Sergio. You're in the right place. You might consider the course- I think it will explain how to approach this. thesteadycoach.com/free-course it's completely free
@@TheSteadyCoach yes , thank you . I just started it yesterday. Appreciate all that you do.
How are you doing ??
@@sergiogomez6 How are you ??
Dr me gustaria que explicará qué es el canal neuronal. Gracias.
I have one question. I'm struggling with PPPD for 11 months now (I'm self-diagnosed). Some time ago I went to a neurologist because of my lightheadedness. This was a time when I didn't really know about PPPD. Every test he ordered for me came out fine. When I asked him if I should go to an ENT specialist, he said no, because it didn't look like an ENT problem to him. From time to time, the thought comes back to me that I did not go to the otolaryngologist, even though everything indicates that what I am struggling with is PPPD. When I'm stressed, I feel more lightheaded and overall I'm coping much better than at the beginning thanks to your coping strategies, etc. Do you think that I should go to an ENT specialist for peace of mind, or is it better not to stress about doctors since I am almost 100% sure that it is PPPD?
I have Tinnitus that gets louder when I feel worse. Driving bothers me. Flourescent lights bother me. It can produce anxiety. Diagnosed with PPPD and prescribed Noratripyline. I have a history of neuropathy of the hands and feet, pain in the back (2 surgeries in 30 years), a persistant big toe pain that is linked to neuropathy, carpal tunnel in both hands, Celiac disease, Microscopic colitis, and silent GERD.
Very sorry you've gone through all of this!
I’ve had this for a year already
Symptoms include
•Constant swaying or rocking (usually won’t feel it if I am doing something or if I am into something that makes me happy) comes back when I am still or laying down
• vision problems ( sparks, black dots, aura) had one bad episode that lasted for about 7-10 mins, also sensitive to light so I do use migraines glasses that kinda helped
• ringing in my ears or pain (mostly the right side)
• anxiety out of nowhere ( I try meditation music during these attacks ) seem to help but not completely while having these I start to feel like I can’t breathe
•headaches (sometimes I feel tingling)
•Migraines ( feel pounding like a heart beat )
•feel like I am walking on clouds or feels like I am drunk
•head pressure (sometimes head feels heavy)
I will be going in to get seen and hopefully they give me a good diagnosis! But was wondering if you think you can let me know what you think I have !
I am kind of thinking vestibular migraines and pppd
I did hear that vestibular problems can cause pppd! Almost like a side effect! Is that true
Also forgot to mention it gets worse on menstrual days
So I basically feel anxiety, constant rocking/swaying, and headaches 24/7 😣
I’m so sorry to hear what you are going through Nicolene. These are very very common symptoms with neural circuit dizziness. It’s good to make sure there is no structural medical problem or disease that explains these conditions, but in most cases, PPPD and VM are neural circuit dizziness. If you haven’t seen my course yet, I go over all of these symptoms!
Upcoming video on menstrual cycles 🙂
I also feel the same. Have you ever feel like you can't concentrate on two things simultaneously specially at open spaces like super market. I feel weir like I can't concentrate on vehicles passing by when I am walking in super market or open spaces.
Hey even i have all the same things
Thank you very much..... i have been over 7 months trying to find a diagnose , this is completely what i feel.. i had an episode of mdds after a boat trip, it lasted over 2 weeks the constant symptoms, after that i still felt my body was rocking and felt dizzy but the syntoms where completely different and have been changing. i was one month and a half wihout symtoms , then again started feeling symtoms one day y was talking about my mdds episode.. so i think i got so scared on my first mdds episode my body stayed on a flight or run responsee on movement or any symptom that may be asociate to mdds. drs didnt understand how my mdds went away and back , and some days only at night .. i truly think this is the answer.. PD i suffer from anxiety and may be hypocondriac. wil love some feedback COACH
Hi Jean, sounds like you've nailed it. Anxiety is often a major player here. You're in the right place!
Hi Dr. Yonit I had commented before. I’m recovering from pppd with your awesome videos but currently had a setback due to BPPV. I got better, no more vertigo after using the Epley maneuver and didn’t panic at all, but now I feel more off balance than my baseline pppd dizziness feeling and I think the BPPV did it. It feels somewhat different from the pppd symptoms. I have heard BPPV can make you feel this way (off balance)for a while after. I know u mentioned when healing from a true problem in your ears/vestibular (neuritis, BPPV, etc) the Brain and balance recalibrates correctly after a while (unlike with pppd). I wanted to ask you how long that takes.. a week or longer, and what should I do to fix it so I can go back to working on the original baseline pppd dizzy feeling. Thank you for everything you do.
Hi AJ! I am SO sorry this happened- I know that BPPV has been causing issues for you lately. When I saw people with BPPV in clinic (no PPPD), it was perfectly normal for it to take up to a week to fully resolve even after the exercise because the crystals can float around a bit. This is more complicated with PPPD because your nervous system may continue to freak out after the crystals are gone. The best way to know if the crystals are gone is to see a vestibular therapist or at least have someone you trust watch your eyes for nystagmus when you get into a position that brings on symptoms. Generally, once the crystals are gone, if you're still feeling off, the best thing you can do is remind yourself over and over that this is just your brain in hyper-alert mode freaking out over the episode, and things will go back to baseline as it calms down.
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you so much. Yea I don’t have the Nystagmus anymore. Can maybe VRT exercises help recalibrate? What do the people with recovering vestib neuritis or similar issues do to recalibrate? Thanks again
I am taking the "Healing Chronic Dizziness Course" from Japan. Thank you very much for your help.
I have a question. I have chronic dizziness 24/7 since a year and a half ago and Meniere's disease since 3 years ago. Each of us had a traumatic event prior to the onset of the disease. (Meniere's two years in a row)
I saw a statement in the video to the effect that if the test for Meniere's is normal, it could be a neural circuit problem, and I was told in the hospital that I have low frequency hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of ear closure.
Perhaps the treatment called fluid intake therapy, which I started before the dizzy attacks started, has never caused any dizziness (maybe they call it cochlear Ménière to be precise), but if the dizziness started in this condition, does that mean that it is more likely that it is not a neural circuit problem? Also, is there any way to deal with the onset of this condition? The thought of it scares me...
Sorry for the length of this post. Also, I am using Deepl translation, so I apologize if my sentence is wrong.
Hello! I am so sorry to hear what you’re going through. There is a lot to say here but it’s really hard for me to get specific without having consulted with you- this is a very tricky situation. It is possible that the hydrops / Menieres is contributing to your dizziness, but Menieres - when it affects the balance system, which as you pointed out, is not always - usually occurs in discrete episodes of vertigo (spinning dizziness) that go away. After the episodes are over, the brain should adapt back to normal balance function. If you are having constant dizziness symptoms, it means your brain is likely not adapting to the changes that are occurring in your ear. In that case, the techniques I talk about on this channel 100% apply.
@@TheSteadyCoach I see.
24/7 vertigo does not appear when the patient is moving, such as when walking, as in MdDS, but when he perceives that he is standing still. Sometimes I get a rattling when I sleep.
Thank you for taking the time to reply. It helps me a lot. I am a college student now and there is a clinical psychologist at my university, so I have consulted her before for past traumas, but I will try to consult her again.
However, perhaps there is a mistake of nuance in translation, I was afraid of the rotational dizziness that is common in Meniere's that may (but not yet) occur in the future, and I thought on my own that my current 24/7dizziness would not be Meniere's... Sorry for the confusion💦.
Where can I find VRT for otolithic dysfunction? Are you able advise as to what I can follow? I’m unable to find any resources related to it.
There are no specific ones that are evidence based. As I mentioned in my other comment, general VRT has been shown in clinical research to address otolith dysfunction. There are some experimental methodologies that are only available in labs.
I don't have the neural circuit dizziness because the symptoms you mentioned I don't have..but all I know is the vaccine immunity response, was mentioned to me. My other symptoms are my ears since this closed up and I couldn't walk for a minute. Then I've heard about BPPV or Menieres, which Menieres doesn’t apply to me either.
I’m sorry you’re not feeling well! There is a list of about 50+ symptoms I have seen with neural circuit dizziness and not all of them are in this video. The main things to look for are inconsistencies and prolonged symptoms without medical explanation. I hope you feel better soon.
@@TheSteadyCoach You’re right about this, and I’m looking forward to feeling better too. Thank you so much. I’m also subscribed to your channel 😀
I was recently sick with a wicked cold and got over that, then flew, went on a cruise, flew back home and was extremely stressed out trying to catch up on work. Sea legs lasted for a week or so and my body started panicking it wasn't going away. I went to a physical therapist and they diagnosed me with unilateral vestibular hypofunction after some VR testing, bc of the circumstances, etc. I went through 8ish weeks of PT where I got increasingly better but the last 10% is slow to heal and is just still there. Recently, I feel like my body is stuck in the danger zone. Could having unilateral hypofunction and getting better but not 100% turn myself into a vicious cycle of neuro-circuit dizziness for this last part? It will be almost 3 months with symptoms. I feel like I check all of these boxes in this video. My dizziness is triggered daily, but can sometimes feel like I'm floating, trigger when I'm looking up and down, and then my body panics because it's there. I cannot get out of the cycle!! I have watched many of your videos, ordered the book, try to do the somatic tracking and parasympathetic breathing but I feel like I'm so far into my own head at this point!! There are momemnts, especially in the morning when its not there, so I know its not all the time, but I need to get over this hump! :(
Recently had a health scare involving throat swelling that was likely caused by acid reflux. After that started to clear up I got a stiff neck and lightheadedness/dizzyish feeling along with what feels like shooting pains/nerve pain in various spots on my head. got head and neck CT scan nothing but bad posture, bloodwork nothing. Head symptoms have lasted over a month. IS there anything else I need to rule out before settling on this? The high stress and situation has given me a helth anxiety I never knew I had so that tracks even though some of the personality stuff doesn't. I have been so worried the doctors have been missing something and that I could have some life threatening disease. I just need to know if there is anything else to rule out.
what is the treatment for neural circuit dizziness? Mine started after covid. I'm seeing a NUUCA chiropractor for subluxation, but wonder if theres something more I can do
Hi Lianne, I outline the entire process in my free course. It is 100% free at members.thesteadycoach.com . I put all my UA-cam videos together with exercise programs, etc and I add to it all the time.
This is almost unbelievable. I checked everyting on your check list.
It’s pretty crazy when we see ourselves in something like this after having suffered for a long time. I hope you feel seen ❤️
Thank you so much! I've been diagnosed with Meds, Meniere's and Vestibular Migraine... Still haven't gotten an official diagnosis. I've never had a vertigo attack, just feel like I'm on a boat 24/7 and goes away when I lay down for the most part. No Dr. knows what to do with me. All of these apply to me. 😭 Do you offer therapy via video? I would love the opportunity to work with you.
I do work with people by video, Megan! And I would love to meet you. I know your symptoms are horrible right now. Those constant symptoms are a special kind of torture. That said, my practice is completely full right now and I have a long waiting list at the moment. I wish that weren't the case because I know there are many people out there who need my help. If you click contact on the top of my channel, it'll take you to my practice website, where you can send me a message requesting to be put on the list. But another thing you might want to consider in the meantime is my membership community. It's $10 a month, cancel any time, and I do live Q&As, seminars, etc just for members. It's an amazing group and people swap lots of stories and resources.
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Just found out about PPPD , I have never heard of it. I have been feeling more dizzy lately since I got a panic attack about a month ago and it seems to have left me more sensitive. I did all the blood test and my doctor says I am in perfect health so I was wondering if I have in hormone imbalance or something because I am still searching. I am also doing therapy for over 3 months not. Some days are better than the others, my dizzy spells usually come when I am sitting at a dinner table, I don't know why it stresses me, being still and surrounded by a lot of people makes me uncomfortable because I am scared to faint or have a panic attack. I practice a lot of breathing and comforting myself but it seems like I am going through an intense period of anxiety and I think it due to being on high alert for over a year with a friend of mine which I was in love with and I pretended I could be strong and accept him just being my friend while watching him live his best life... and now has a girlfriend. These thoughts still hunt me but I am working on it. Anyways this video was really helpful and gave me answers , I will continue to search and practice on reprogramming my brain... THANK YOU
Hi Melissa, these videos are particularly helpful!! ua-cam.com/video/4QDFGvHGURc/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/JjkLWytDlos/v-deo.html
Sure sounds like me. 4 Neurologists who dismiss my symptoms of chronic dizziness and chronic pain. VNG and numerous tests say I am normal. I am totally frustrated
From what I understand these symptoms also seem to overlap with:
- Eye problems (i.e. convergency deficiency or excess)
- Cervicogenic dizziness (dizziness stemming from neck/brain miscommunication)
In my case - I have no neck pain, so I think that rules out cervicogenic cause; and eye doctors don't see any issues with my eyes.
Also worry that there may be some larger issues at play here like MS, or other spinal/brain problems. Do you have any advice on how to logically tackle those concerns?
I've been dealing with this for years and I still struggle with unknown; the fact that I still truly don't understand the root cause, and as you know there isn't a test for it.
Yes, I frequently see people diagnosed with those two things- they’re non specific diagnoses that describe the SYMPTOMS and not the cause.
I’ve been in stress since 3 years and developed this , Now almost 2 months
I'm sorry this is happening to you! I just want to reassure you that your brain is still adapting within that timeframe and if you are able to reduce your fear and anxiety, in many cases the symptoms will go away.
Hi I'm facing dizziness from 4 years and I done through all the tests and mri and ear ,nose eye everything seems to be normal but I find the symptoms and dizziness in the place ur telling and as u said I have digestion problem too and I get dizziness for that too is this a PPPD plz say thank u
Hi Dr Yo
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I have been having problems with dizziness for a long time now. It is very vauge but It gets worse when i am walking in hallways or shops, or any kind of motion, cant even sit in a car or elevator without it getting worse. Had an MRI which came out clear and also a vertigo test which was negative. I didnt know about PPPD until yesterday but my symptoms seem to match with the ones you mentioned and the ones people wrote in the comments. Do you think i could have PPPD?
PPPD has very vague diagnostic criteria but the most important part is "dizziness that cannot otherwise be accounted for by another explanation." So it's important to ask your doctor if there is any medical reason that could explain your symptoms. If not- it's neural circuit dizziness.
Hello, I got a bout of dizziness about a year ago in July 2022 after stepping out of an elevator and it has been off and on since then. It feels like I am bobbing as if I was on a boat or something. After multiple visits to the doctor, ENT, and chiropractor I was referred to physical therapy for a neck strain. There I was told I had cervical neck instability, I also mentioned to the PT that I had dizziness (that would come and go) and got a referral to start vestibular rehab. For about 6 weeks my dizziness went away while I was doing the vestibular therapy but has come on again and it is accompanied by neck pain on my right side. Does it sound like this could be caused by problems in the neck? I used to freak out before when I would get dizzy but now I just kind of try not to think about it because it would make it worse. I did want to add my chiropractor told me I had degenerative disc disease, I have mild kyphosis/bad posture and was diagnosed with vestibular migraines. My PT also told me my upper back is really tight so when I turn my neck it caused me to feel balanced to the tightness. She recommended I foam roll my back to release the tight muscles. So could my tight muscles in my neck and back as well as cervical instability and degenerative disc disease be causing my dizziness? Since there are weeks were I am not dizzy and feel great (PT would do cupping on my neck and that made me feel better).
Hi Alejandra, it is hard to answer specific questions about your symptoms without a consultation, but you may be interested in this video if you haven't seen it. ua-cam.com/video/Mjt67Ab6XQ8/v-deo.html
Hi there , ive got mostly inmbalance (swaying feeling)issue and occasional dizziness along with fullness in my right ear for the past 1.5 years. Done auditory tests,did MRI of brain and ears and nothing specific found. One doctor has diagnosed it as otolith dysfunction but no improvement even after taking meds .Can it be a TMJ related issue as ive consulted a dentist and he said the imbalance issue might majorly be a tmj issue as other tests came normal .i dont know if its pppd or just TMJ .
Hi Arjun, if there is not a medical cause found for your dizziness, I consider this neural circuit dizziness which can be healed. I discuss this more in my free course thesteadycoach.com/free-course
@the steady coach is there a test/tests that determine if you have vestibular migraine? How do I make sure that I have had all the tests that could demonstrate a biological cause. Thanks
Hi Suzanne, vestibular migraine is a diagnosis of exclusion, which means there is no test to prove you have it, only tests to prove you don't have something else. That is one major piece of evidence that it is a neural circuit problem. If in the USA, it would be a good idea to have a neurological exam and at least some vestibular specific testing- vHIT and rotary chair are probably the most sensitive.
Hi i have been experiencing wierd head sensations the past couple of weeks its hard to describe its almost like dizziness. Ive been to doctors had bloods ecg and a neurological exam all was fine. Doctors dont want to give me a ct scan as i show no red flags for one. I have suffered childhood trauma and anxiety for years, recently thus has turned into health anxiety so as you can imagine i am worrying so much about my symptoms. Do you think i could be suffering from what you jave described in this video? I ticked quite a few boxes
Very well could. The most important way to know is to make sure all structural issues are rules out. I really like when someone directly asks a doctor: "Is there a disease or structural problem that explains my symptoms, or am I medically cleared?"
I was wondering, is it accurate to have a diagnostic of PPPD after checking inner ear and eye movements with specific tests and all came normal? Or does PPPD have a physical component all the time? Yesterday I made this kind of tests to a specialized clinic, I have no physical condition to explain my dizziness. Except from "a very sensitive vestibular system when it comes to stimuli, which cannot be treated with medicine." I was recommanded vestibular rehabilitation in order to desensitize in time. My experience with chronic dizziness can look like a loop like this: "dizziness starts from a physical factor (weather changes, headache, a visit at the mall with all that overstimulation), then anxiety appears as a result of this dizziness and then dizziness keeps producing itself because of anxiety...I am curious also, how does this chronic dizziness feel in other people that follow your channel or videos? Thank you!
Hi Florentina, this sounds like the common symptoms of neural circuit dizziness and I see this often with my clients. The way to heal is to get your brain to stop thinking it is in constant threat mode. If you are looking for support from others going through the same thing, you may be interested in our membership community. You can find out more information about it here: community.thesteadycoach.com
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you for answering and giving me the opportunity to join a community of people that get me, that sounds like a good idea, I will give it a try! 🤩
Is there a feeling of slipping or spinning in the brain instantly in Pppd? Or slipping and shaking sensation with body movements?
Hi Gulsum, it is difficult for me to answer specific symptom questions over UA-cam, but please consider taking my free course as I go into more detail on this topic thesteadycoach.com/free-course
I had this weird chronic dry cough for the longest time that went away before my dizziness started.. so you think that could have been a starting point for my nueral circuit dizziness?
When someone is under stress, the immune system can be impacted too. I wouldn’t see the cough as the cause, but it’s possible your body was in a more vulnerable state.
Right, I don't think it caused the dizziness I'm just putting the pieces together now, I wonder if the cough was from anxiety.. maybe my anxiety was showing itself in the form of coughing before it moved to dizziness
What's the link between neural circuit dizziness and ibs?
Both of them are stress illnesses- in other words, both of them are the result of physiological changes in the body that result from nervous system errors- usually the result of an overactive "threat mode" in the brain. They are both medically unexplained and can be reversed by reducing the threat response in the brain. I have worked with quite a few clients who had a history of IBS.
Is it normal to also feel neck stiffness/nausea while accompanying the symptoms of PPPD? I’m not diagnosed but I relate to many of the points you made in the video. When laying down I feel little to 0 of the symptoms but when I’m upright especially when walking my brain seems to go all over the place and it feels like my head is going slower than my legs and feel general out of sorts. It’s not like regular vertigo either, the world isn’t spinning it just seems like my head is not screwed in properly.
Very very common- neck issues are in the top 5 most common symptoms I see. And yes, most people do not have spinning vertigo.
The ENT prescribed me Lexapro because nothing is wrong with my ears. Is that a treatment for neural circuit dizziness? I haven’t taken them yet
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Hi, I believe I have had pppd for 6 years (always dizzy, stress and lack of sleep, head movements, makes it worse). I had brain surgery to remove a cyst near the cerebellum recently. Now the dizziness is even worse and I use a walker because of the higher level. You said that if it’s from a problem in the brain (not sure of it is or not) that treatment for dizziness would be different. Can you please explain how? Thank you so much.
Hi Jeanne, what a great question. This is tricky because sometimes people can have both a biological issue (e.g. changes in part of the brain that are associated with movement, like the cerebellum) AND psychosocial (e.g. emotional and stress) components to their symptoms. So, if you've undergone testing that shows the dizziness is due to changes in the brain, the best bet is physical therapy and vestibular therapy to help the brain figure things out. BUT, you can give yourself an edge in recovery by looking deep inside yourself and dealing with some of the emotional and stress things in your life- that gives your brain the best environment in which to re-wire.
@@TheSteadyCoach thank you so much. I just discovered you on UA-cam and glad I did. I especially liked the important point you made about doing the breathing technique before the exercises. I have some major stressors that I need to address, that often triggers me. I have to go through another surgery soon (ever since after the first one, I’ve been using a walker because of the increased dizziness), as more has to be removed. I can’t believe I have to do it again. I wish I was more easy peasy! Ok, thank you.
Hi, I've had ear infections and fluid issues in my ears this year which led to tinnitus, and 6 weeks ago developed a constant 24/7 off-balance feel/disequilibrium some days after a flight, at the same time I had developed huge anxiety regarding my tinnitus. Never vertigo, feeling of fainting etc. I'm since then cleared by my ENT and my physiotherapist, and the balance, nystagmus tests were all fine. But I still feel off in my vision day-to-day and my balance is a little bit worse when doing yoga, balancing one leg for example. The symptoms were worse with the anxiety being high (eyes not being able to focus well when reading, working), but I'm much less stressed/anxious now and I sleep well. Actively working with it. But alas, the baseline feeling persists. Could this be PPPD? It hasn't been 3 months yet but living with this "feeling" is worse than the tinnitus to be honest... It's just mild enough that I don't relate to many symptoms in your video and to a lot of other people here in the comments, but mild in the way that I still feel it and it affects me (but I'm trying to live life as normal). Thanks for reading. I appreciate your content.
Yes, sounds a lot like PPPD, many people's symptoms start with a medical event like yours.
@@TheSteadyCoach thanks, will keep checking your course!
I love ❤️ u ... Do you have any colleagues in the Las Vegas area?
Hi Brad, thank you so much! Rachel Mooers at www.mojavewellness.com/
@@TheSteadyCoach Thank you very much 😊
@@TheSteadyCoach She treats Dizziness? And she does VRT? Thanks again.
Would we treat all of these the same? With neuroplasticity?
These are all just ways of knowing that neural circuit dizziness is the culprit. But I'd suggest watching this one re: neuroplasticity! ua-cam.com/video/6bNl5QI_6cM/v-deo.html
Hello dr yo,
This is me. What do i do and how do i fix this. I have my condition for for almost 2 years now. Nothing helps anymore.
Hi Kaee, I am sorry that you are going through this. Please consider taking my free course on healing chronic dizziness. I go over all of my recommendations and techniques on how to heal in this thesteadycoach.com/free-course. There is hope!
Hello
Had bppv last year and since then been feeling dizzy unbalanced ringing and pain in ears pain in jaw
Have had blood tests seen ent drs and neurologists and no one can tell me what it is
Please can you help me
I am sorry you are going through this, Jackie. Please take my free course on healing. I go into more detail on my recommendations and techniques to heal. thesteadycoach.com/free-course There is hope!
What if my dizziness happened after some medication I took please answer!!
Hello, about 50% of people who ended up with these symptoms had some kind of medical event first. What starts the symptoms (medication, event, injury) is not what keeps them going (stress, emotions, trauma).
Hi! I am suspecting Pppd but is it normal if i feel dizzy after moving my head up and down, doing computer work, or even leaning back?
Yes, totally can happen with PPPD. Obviously need medical clearance to know for sure!
My dizziness isnt in the body as much. My brain its self feels dizzy. Brain zaps. Brain drops etc. Brain feels like it takes a bit to catch up to what im doing. What is this???
Hi Amanda, it is hard to answer specific symptom questions like this over UA-cam. Please consider taking my free course as it may help to answer some of your questions. thesteadycoach.com/free-course
My symptoms have been 39 years. Definitely more than 3 months...
Oh Kathryn, that is a long time to have to deal with this. One of my current patients has had on and off symptoms for 20 years, but you have her beat (not an award you want, I’m sure).
This sound like the same traits of the people that Dr Sarno and others mention in the mind body illnesses. The root sounds like stress in some form or another.
Oh yes, chronic dizziness is what Dr. Sarno would call a TMS equivalent!
I don’t know if u remember me but I commented on of your videos about recovery. I was told that I have migraine headaches when I went to my doctor and I didn’t have the chance to ask for a comprehensive vestibular test. My dizziness still hasn’t gone away it’s been 4 months and recently I’ve been feeling really imbalanced every time I get off a car. I got off a 15 hour plane ride 16 hours ago and I still feel like I’m on the plane. It feels like I’m walking on clouds and everything keeps on swaying. Idk if im right or wrong but this can possibly be mal de debarquement? Is there any exercises I can do to get rid of this feeling?
Hi Michelle, sorry to hear that things are still not feeling great. Take a listen to my video on PPPD and MdDS, I think that will clarify things for you! ua-cam.com/video/Jc8yzCD-y-U/v-deo.html
@@TheSteadyCoach is it okay for me to follow the vestibular exercises you’ve done on your channel? since the treatment for PPPD and MdDS is the same thing.
@@michelle9234 100% but you might want to check out the course I made, it has a full program in it, and i give specific recommendations for people who feel movement all the time! members.thesteadycoach.com/free-chronic-dizziness-course it's completely free
HI! Is it also possible if it comes from a virus? cause my dizziness started after I got chicken fox.
Yes- ua-cam.com/video/J9ia2XR-qB8/v-deo.html
All medical tests rule out anything that could pathologically cause my dizziness. I get dizziness the most in busy environments such as supermarkets, shopping centres. I have anxiety, I suffered for years, with low unexplained back pain and i also have IBS. at first it was thought I had vestibular migraines, however after 2 years that has been ruled out. My ENT has said its anxiety. Could this we neural circuit dizziness? I am convinced I have PPPD
Sounds a WHOLE lot like neural circuit dizziness aka PPPD. "Just anxiety" can manifest in our bodies as dizziness and pain. IBS and low back pain are very common with neural circuit dizziness because they are further ways that your body is responding to constantly being in fight or flight mode. Did you hear my interview with Alice? She mentioned supermarkets right away! It's a big trigger for many people.
@@TheSteadyCoach no but i will give it a listen. I am actively trying my best to continue to fight. to continue to work, workout go out and just endure. Somedays i am better somedays i am not. Currently trying a new medication but still hopefully. I Am actively trying to convince myself i am ok and its all in my head. not sure if thats the right way to go about it. im just trying to not let it be a thing? i made that mistake with my back pain.
I think that's a great place to start. It's not all in your head in the sense that you're making it up, though. Your symptoms are 100% real. Your brain is just creating them because it's making a mistake (I have a video about this too- ua-cam.com/video/ZyN1iwLkM-I/v-deo.html ). The good news is, if the brain created it, the brain can uncreate it.
@@TheSteadyCoach I am hopeful. its been 2 years now :(. thank you for responding and listening. I have resonated with your videos the most.
What did they do to rule out vestibular migraine?
Can someone point in the right direction - what kind of lab work should be done? Besides basic metabolic and CBC.
Unfortunately many doctors just don’t know
I go into more detail about this in step 1 of my free course thesteadycoach.com/free-course
It's weird about Menieres. I don't have it, I've been dizzy for 28 years but menieres has been ruled out because my hearing is too good ("Like a 4-year old" an ENT told me) but I have an Aunt who was diagnosed with Menieres about 10 years ago and my grandmother (her mother) got the same diagnosis a few months after. Does she really have it or was it just something she latched onto because my Aunt got diagnosed with it? Does my Aunt even have it? I guess my Aunt's dizziness got better after some surgery on her ear though she's now completely deaf in that ear.
I'm finishing up step two on your free course. I hope it helps, I've been like this since I was 12.
Meniere's is a tricky one. Some people may truly have the inner ear swelling that leads to the condition, but I htink many people who are diagnosed with it don't actually have it.
@@TheSteadyCoach the treatment for menieres seems to be helping my aunt so she probably does have it. My grandmother has so many other health concerns so it's hard to tell what's menieres (if it's menieres) and what's something else- she has always been prone to anxiety.
I just remember my aunt was hospitalized for dizziness, and my own unexplained dizziness had been going on for ages so when she got a diagnosis I was excited hoping it would explain what was wrong with me too. So I looked up Menieres, people are more likely to falsely diagnose themselves for whatever they're googling but I could tell it wasn't me pretty early on, different symptoms, so that was disappointing. An ENT I talked to about my relatives' Menieres and had an interesting theory about some people being genetically predisposed to contracting an infection causing Menieres and while I don't have Menieres it could be some combination of genetics and an infection causing my dizziness - it made more sense how he explained it. He tried putting me on antivirals but they didn't help.
@@lazeywinde6113 How are you ??
@@lazeywinde6113 ?
I identify with almost everything but on the other hand yes I have fluctuations but the symptom of pitching (on the boat) is still there 24/7 , is that something your patients have?
Definitely, pretty much all of them start with 24/7 symptoms
@@TheSteadyCoach Hello, i rewatch this video, But mine is 24/7 since 7 years not just in the start, is normal ?
So is neural circuit dizziness basically another symptom of TMS?
YES!
I'm facing it just give birth to my son 2 momths ago noww should i go to physicist or nurrologist
Suggested to go to an ENT or neurologist to have tissue damage or disease ruled out.
I have some brain damage from untreated, sleep apnea, will the exercises still help me?
All symptoms are biopsychosocial. People who will get the most out of thse methods are people who do not have physical damage that explains their symptoms, but stress reduction, feeling your feelings and understanding that tissue damage is not destiny can help anyone.
@@TheSteadyCoach I would like to have a one on one consultation with you if I could
Hi doctor.I have pppd and mdds symptoms. When I breathe in and out, my whole body shakes and my heart beats all over. Example: With my horse, dark spots occur in my eyes, waist, legs, head and inside of my eyes. are these normal?
Normal for neural circuit dizziness 💯
@@TheSteadyCoach Are neural circuit and pppd the same thing?