PPPD – Ending Vertigo Today

What is PPPD?

One of the many rhyming acronyms in vestibular disorders is PPPD, or Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness. Because the diagnosis is based on symptoms only, with no objective signs, it has become overused, and the diagnosis can be given to almost anyone who has anxiety combined with dizziness. Dizziness causes anxiety, so it’s extremely easy toContinue reading “What is PPPD?”

Is it all in your head?

If you’ve had dizziness and gone to see someone about it, you may have worried whether this is a real disease, or if you’re just nuts. Maybe a doctor or a friend thought that your problem could be psychological. If a disease can’t be seen easily on exams or tests, it can mistakenly be chalkedContinue reading “Is it all in your head?”