How to get rid of a vestibular migraine?

With vestibular issues, sudden movements can make you feel very nauseous, so intense workouts are a big no. If your doctor clears you, doing very gentle, slow balance walks in a straight line can help your brain recalibrate over time. Just focus on slow breathing and don't push yourself if you feel too dizzy.

Vestibular migraines require a very systematic approach because of the vertigo involved. I always recommend keeping a strict food journal to see if aged cheese, chocolate, or MSG are triggering your balance issues. Also, vestibular rehabilitation exercises done under physical therapy guidance can make a massive difference.

Having lived with vestibular migraines for five years, my best tip is to focus on your eyes and ears. Avoid visually busy environments like supermarkets or heavy traffic during an attack, as they overload your brain. Talk to a neurologist about specific preventive medications, because standard pain pills rarely help with the vertigo.

I had this spinning headache last month and it was wild. I found that avoiding my phone screen completely and putting a cold ice pack on the back of my neck helped settle the dizziness. Don't try to power through it, just sleep it off in a dark room.

It is so scary when the room starts spinning out of nowhere! When it happens to me, I sit down immediately, drink a glass of cold ginger water to settle my stomach, and stare at a single stationary object. Just rest your eyes and don't try to walk around until the worst of the dizziness passes.

Vestibular migraine basically makes you feel drunk without drinking any of the fun stuff. My go-to strategy is to lie down, close my eyes, and pretend I'm on a gentle boat ride rather than spinning in my own bed. Stay in bed and let your brain finish its little roller coaster ride!