Key points

Vestibular migraine is a type of migraine disorder marked by balance problems.

It affects up to 3 percent of the population, though it’s often misdiagnosed and probably underdiagnosed.

Vestibular migraine is a neurological condition, but its impact goes far beyond the physical.

With the right combination of treatment and support, many people learn how to manage vestibular migraine.

A few years ago, I was out hiking when the world suddenly tilted. The ground felt unsteady, and I was sure I was about to fall. What followed was a parade of specialists and a battery of uncomfortable tests before I finally found an answer: vestibular migraine . But getting the diagnosis wasn’t the end of it; this was just the beginning of figuring out what worked, what didn’t, and how to live

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