116. Can PPPD Be Cured? | What it is + Treatment Options

PPPD (AKA: persistent postural perceptual dizziness) is a chronic form of dizziness which is very manageable. But everyone wants to know “is there a cure for PPPD?” To get to that answer, we’ve got to go all the way back to the beginning to uncover why PPPD is happening in the first place. Because PPPD is always caused by another underlying diagnosis. It’s both under and overly diagnosed—and this episode is built to be a resource for you. So you can finally feel empowered to understand what’s going on and what to do about it next. In this episode, we’ll dig into: What persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is What symptoms are mistakenly associated with PPPD What generally makes PPPD better or worse Places and events that are more challenging with PPPD What usually triggers PPPD How PPPD is diagnosed Personality types that are more likely to have PPPD Why dizziness and anxiety are so closely linked If there is a cure for PPPD What the Wheel of Management is The best treatment options for PPPD You do not need to be dizzy everyday for the rest of your life. PPPD is treatable, but you need a treatment plan that works for you. A great place to start is VGF! Support, education, and community—all of that plus more resources than you can imagine are waiting for you in Vestibular Group Fit. If you’re in the holiday challenge and listening today, please send me a DM for extra credit. Links: Neurahealth (virtual neurology, use code VERTIGODOCTOR15 for 15% off) Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!) Join Vestibular Virtual Summit Waitlist Related Episodes: Episode 5: Can We Break The Dizzy Anxious Dizzy Cycle? with Dr. Emily Kostelnik, PhD⁠ Episode 40: ⁠The Importance of Hope and Mindset for Vestibular Migraine with Dr. Emily Kostelnik, PhD⁠ More Links/Resources: ⁠The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine ⁠The PPPD Management Masterclass⁠ ⁠What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness⁠ ⁠The FREE Mini VGFit Workout⁠ ⁠The FREE POTS - safe Workouts⁠ ⁠Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!) ⁠ Connect with Dr. Madison: ⁠@⁠⁠TheVertigoDoctor ⁠ ⁠@TheOakMethod⁠ ⁠@VestibularGroupFit⁠ Connect with Dr. Jenna @dizzy.rehab.therapist Work with Dr. Madison 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy Vestibular Group Fit Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!) Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here! Love what you heard? Reviews really help us out! Please consider leaving one for us. This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here. ————————————— Can PPPD be cured, what is PPPD, what is pppd disease, pppd symptoms, persistent postural perceptual dizziness treatment, chronic dizziness, diagnostic criteria, vertigo, vestibular disorder, vestibular migraine, BPPV, anxiety disorder, low tox lifestyle, mindset shift, autonomic dysregulation, PPPD management, nervous system regulation