Vestibular Migraine

I am definitely sure, that the last lot of attacks I blogged about a few days back, are not considered Meniere's attacks. Typically, in an onset of Meniere's - there is a distinct lost of hearing. The ears are generally full and lasts for a while, days to weeks. There is significant blockage in the ear, until, such time, the hydrops in the middle ear release resulting in vertigo and nausea. 

In this particular case, there was significant soreness in the eyes, before the vertigo started, the ear blockage is insignificant, and there was no hearing loss associated with it, or ear fullness. There is a familiarity, like this has happened before - it develops and then the vertigo arrives - This migraine results in the nausea and feeling like my head is about to explode. 

Which brings me to this question.

There is no question the brain is plastic and ever changing. However, can the brain be wired to manifests a symptom based on one other. In other words - if you had vertigo due to hydrops - can the easy onset of vertigo be created through an alternate pathway, such as through that of migraine? 

If the above is true, what is the function of the brain to achieve such a pathway? Is the vestibular part of the brain closely related to that of anxiety? What kinda of regulation is best to control such behaviour? Perhaps, the use of hearing meditation, or some sort of sound therapy can assist with increasing the blood flow and healing of the vestibular region of the brain. Regardless, I wanted to throw this question out there - and also to share this ...

http://www.livestrong.com/article/307997-vestibular-migraines-diet/


I do feel though many people suggests that Meniere's and vertigo leads to anxiety orders. I would suggest instead of being the result, it may be the cause - or that it works side by side. But I am no neuroscientist. It is just how I feel, my symptoms became severely worst after long series of anxiety and depression. Maybe this is natures own healing path ? 

For those who are triggered by pressure and food. I had a chance to speak with a friend, who happens to be a doctor, and I explained a few triggers, including that of humidity, and pressure. He said that it was most likely due to pressure, and that it is a common feature of migraines. 

Hope this helps, I do feel a lot more lucid now, 4 days after the attack. 


update:
So it has been documented, anxiety can lead to vertigo 
http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/signs/vertigo
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Dizziness_and_vertigo