Patient Perspective: Living a Fulfilled Life With Vestibular Migraine and PPPD
About this episode
Kayla McCain shares her experience with Vestibular Migraine and PPPD, discussing symptoms, diagnosis, and recovery strategies.
In this episode of Talk Dizzy To Me , vestibular physical therapists Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS and Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT sit down with Kayla McCain, who shares her lived experience with Vestibular Migraine and PPPD (Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness). Kayla opens up about what symptoms she experienced, the long road to getting correctly diagnosed, and the strategies that helped her get back to living life again and rebuilding her confidence. Key Takeaways: -Validation and education reduce fear -Vestibular migraine vs. PPPD presentations -Recovery is often multi-factorial -The “dizzy–anxious-dizzy cycle” is real -Small strategies matter in real life -Advocate for yourself Where to find Kayla: @true_kaylaisms Hosted by: 🎤 Dr. Abbie Ross, PT, NCS 🎤 Dr. Danielle Tolman, PT For episode recommendations or requests, email us at: info@balancingactrehab.com Connect with Us: → Book a free call with us → Get free resources straight to your inbox → Join The Dizzy Reset™ for FREE → Watch podcast episodes (and more) on YouTube → Follow us on Instagram → Follow us on TikTok …
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