Thoughts on Migraine Hypersensitivity
As the director of a balance and vestibular clinic, I see many patients with complaints of dizziness, disorientation, and motion sensitivity related to migraine. We work closely with our neurology colleagues in managing these patients. The International Headache Society has an official classification of “vestibular migraine.” Let me start by saying that I am not…
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The Hypersensitive Migraine Patient
In the vestibular lab, we see patients that sense motion too little, and patients that sense motion too much. Patients with chronic inner ear weakness may suffer from reduced information from the vestibular system regarding movement. They learn to rely on other information such as visual or tactile cues, and may be unsteady in situations…
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