Blog October 31, 2025
Frequent Dizziness Disrupting Daily Life - Is It Vestibular Migraine?
Dr. Yeonseung Choe
Chief Director
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Frequent Dizziness Disrupting Daily Life - Is It Vestibular Migraine?
Dizziness that keeps disrupting your daily activities can be incredibly frustrating. If it occurs alongside headaches, you may be experiencing vestibular migraine.
What Is Vestibular Migraine?
A condition where migraine and vertigo occur together. You may have:
- Spinning sensations (vertigo)
- Balance problems
- Motion sensitivity
- Head pain (though sometimes dizziness occurs without headache)
Common Symptoms
Vestibular Symptoms:
- Room spinning sensation
- Feeling of swaying or tilting
- Difficulty walking straight
- Motion sickness sensitivity
Migraine Symptoms:
- Head pain (one or both sides)
- Light and sound sensitivity
- Nausea
- Visual disturbances
Triggers
- Stress and lack of sleep
- Certain foods (caffeine, alcohol, aged cheese)
- Hormonal changes
- Weather changes
- Visual stimuli (bright lights, scrolling screens)
Impact on Daily Life
- Difficulty working, especially at computers
- Fear of driving
- Avoidance of social situations
- Anxiety about when next episode will occur
Korean Medicine Treatment
1. Constitutional Treatment
Addressing underlying imbalances that predispose to symptoms.
2. Acupuncture
Targeting points that calm the vestibular system and relieve migraine.
3. Herbal Medicine
Formulas that address both dizziness and headache patterns.
4. Trigger Management
Identifying and avoiding personal triggers.
Coping Strategies
- Keep a symptom diary
- Identify your triggers
- Sleep regularly
- Stay hydrated
- Reduce screen time
Don't let dizziness control your life. Proper diagnosis is the first step to finding relief and regaining your confidence.
