Yes, vertigo can absolutely be a symptom of migraines! It's actually more common than many people realize. Vertigo is that spinning or swaying feeling — like the room is moving even when you're perfectly still.
For some people, a specific type called vestibular migraine makes vertigo one of its *main* symptoms. In fact Show Full Answer
Yes, vertigo can absolutely be a symptom of migraines! It's actually more common than many people realize. Vertigo is that spinning or swaying feeling — like the room is moving even when you're perfectly still.
For some people, a specific type called vestibular migraine makes vertigo one of its *main* symptoms. In fact, vestibular migraine is one of the most common causes of episodic vertigo. Vestibular migraine symptoms can include:
- Dizziness or vertigo (spinning sensations)
- Balance problems
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity to motion
- Ear ringing (tinnitus)
- Sensitivity to light and sound
One MyMigraineTeam member shared: *"When I have a vestibular migraine, I have nonstop dizziness with bouts of spinning vertigo, tinnitus in my left ear, and mild head pain."* Interestingly, vertigo doesn't just show up *during* a migraine — it can sometimes act as a trigger too. The brain pathways that control balance and pain are closely linked, so when one gets overstimulated, it can set off the other.
If vertigo symptoms are new, worsening, or severe, it's worth checking in with a doctor to get a proper evaluation.
September 1
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