Books and Media: Disability Specific Resources: Vestibular Disorders

Includes Dizziness, Inner Ear Disorders and Meniere's Syndrome.
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New Sign Balancing Act, 2nd edition

This paperback book, written by Mary Ann Watson, et.al., covers the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that cause dizziness and balance problems. It also covers coping strategies for dealing with dizziness and balance disorders, and a list of resources for further information. VEDA (Vestibular Disorders Association) sells this book on-line for $17.95. For more information, send e-mail to info@vestibular.org (VEDA).

New Sign BPPV--What You Need to Know

This book about BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is written by P. J. Haybach, RN, MS and sold by VEDA (Vestibular Disorders Association) in hardback and paperback editions. This book covers the structure and balance function of the ear, causes of BPPV, methods of testing for BPPV, treatment for BPPV including canalith repositioning and vestibular rehabilitation, and vestibular research. It also covers coping strategies and the type of specialists that a person needs to see for proper diagnosis and treatment. It also includes a list of resources for further information. VEDA (Vestibular Disorders Association) sells the hardback copy for $29.95, the paperback for $24.95. Both editions can be ordered from VEDA on-line. For more information, send e-mail to info@vestibular.org (VEDA).

Consumer Handbook on Dizziness and Vertigo

This book is edited by Dennis Poe, MD. The Consumer Handbook on Dizziness and Vertigo is a collection of chapters written by doctors and other health professionals to help patients understand their vestibular disorders better. The chapters cover conditions that cause dizziness, the methods used to diagnose and treat dizziness, Meniere’s Disease, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), vestibular rehabilitation, and methods of learning to live with this condition. Information about this book can be found at the website of Auricle Ink Publishers at the link above or www.hearingproblems.com. Books are sold through five distributors throughout the US. A list of these distributors can be found by clicking on “Ordering Info”. For more information, send an e-mail to AIP@hearingproblems.com

Inner Ear Balance and Dizziness Disorders

This book is written by P. J. Haybach, RN, MS. Inner Ear Balance and Dizziness Disorders is a book written about vestibular disorders by a nurse to help people with these conditions understand them better. This book covers a variety of conditions, treatments, and ways to adapt to these conditions. More about this book can be found on the Inner Ear Balance and Dizziness Disorders website. This book can be ordered from Amazon.com. For more information e-mail the author at Haybach@email.com

Meniere's Disease--What You Need to Know

This book is written by P. J. Haybach, RN, MS. VEDA describes it as a "comprehensive" book about Meniere's Disease. The book covers ear anatomy, symptoms of Meniere's Disease, methods of testing and diagnosis, treatments, and strategies for coping with this disease. It also includes a list of resources for further information. This book can be ordered from the VEDA on-line store.

Stories & Strategies: Coping with Vestibular Disorders

This coil-bound book contains the stories of 58 people that live and cope with one or more vestibular disorders. It is available on-line from Amazon .com

VEDA Dietary Considerations

Many people with Ménière’s disease (also called primary idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops), secondary endolymphatic hydrops, or migraine-associated dizziness find that certain modifications in diet are helpful in managing their disorder. This guide from Balancing Act: For People with Dizziness and Balance Disorders by Mary Ann Watson (Author), Helen Sinclair (Author), P. J. Haybach (Author), has great guidelines, tips, and strategies that may be very helpful in managing this disorder. For more information, go to vestibular.org (VEDA).

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