PPPD E Book on Kindle Unlimited

Specific Illnesses & Conditions PPPD
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Sorry not sure where to post this. I subscribe to Kindle Unlimited UK and saw a book recommended. Its by Mark Knoblauch PhD. He has degrees in sports medicine and molecular biology. He also has Meniere’s and believes he also has aspects of PPPD. Its only a short book and he does cover the biology of the vestibular system and discusses other vestibular disorders, as well as PPPD.

https://amzn.to/3NeIYML
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Its a good little book, but as I’ve read up a lot on VM and PPPD over the last two years there wasnt anything particularly earth shattering. PPPD as an entity has only been around since 2017, although it was previously known as Visual Vertigo, Chronic Subjective Dizziness. Its not a new phenomena, it just has a fancy new title.

I strongly believe PPPD is my thing as my balance is my problem rather than the migraines, however chronic VM can lead to PPPD and both conditions can co exist at the same time. If anyone is interested, especially those newly diagnosed or who are experiencing weird symptoms its worth a read, especially as books on PPPD are few and far between.

One thing he did say that did stand out was that holding onto someone else when walking, even if just lightly, can make the disequilibrium, spongy floor and other unpleasant syptoms subside or disappear. And I’ve certainly noticed the same when I’ve been out with my husband. Which is kinda odd as the physical support is minimal. Has anyone else experience the same?

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Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve added an affiliate link to help support the costs of the site.

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VM is the new MAV.

They used think such symptoms were Perilymph Fistulas In the 80s and Meniere’s before that. Go figure.

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Yes! When I get unexpected bouts of dizziness (more like sensations of movement when I’m still), the fastest way to make it stop is to increase my points of contact with objects around me. I’ve also had a couple of episodes from the other perspective: leaning against a wall with my back and suddenly feeling like the floor was sliding out from under me. All I had to do was take my back off the wall. It was so weird that I tested it and sure enough, the flat plane of my back against the wall sent the floor moving😂. I don’t know if it’s the pressure or too many points of contact for my brain to process.