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Vestibular migraines commonly cause vertigo, dizziness, loss of balance, and motion sensitivity. Unlike typical migraines, they don't always include severe head pain. Many people also experience nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, smells, and noise during episodes. These symptoms can last anywhere from 5 minutes to Show Full Answer

Vestibular migraines commonly cause vertigo, dizziness, loss of balance, and motion sensitivity. Unlike typical migraines, they don't always include severe head pain. Many people also experience nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light, smells, and noise during episodes. These symptoms can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 72 hours. While Topamax is a common treatment option, there are several other medications that may help prevent attacks. These include tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil or Pamelor. Since you mentioned heart conditions limiting your medication options, it's important to work closely with your healthcare provider to find safe alternatives. For diagnosis, doctors typically look at several years of headache and vestibular symptoms history. To meet the diagnostic criteria, you need to have experienced at least five episodes of moderate to severe vestibular symptoms, along with a history of migraine with or without aura. The good news is that proper diagnosis allows for more targeted treatment approaches.

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Vestibular Migraines — An Overview