People ask me all the time, “Does Botox work for vestibular migraine?”
Another common question people ask is, “Is it going to get rid of my dizziness?” That question is missing the point. When you’re treating vestibular migraine, you’re not treating the dizziness. Does Botox work for VM? Yes, but not because you’re treating the dizziness.
In this episode, you’ll hear me synthesize a study that dove into the impact of Botox on vestibular migraine—how it works, who it works for, and some important things to know if you’d like to explore this treatment for yourself.
In this episode, we’ll dig into:
What is Botox for and not to be used for
How Botox treats vestibular migraine
Where the Botox injections happen for vestibular migraine
If insurance covers Botox for vestibular migraine
How many Botox treatments it takes to see any change
Important note if you have EDS and VM and are interested in Botox
If you think Botox is just freezing the muscles and therefore vestibular migraine goes away—no. As you heard in the episode, there are way deeper things going on.
Resources referenced in this episode are linked below, so you can review them on your own and share them with your doctor.
Related Episodes:
Guide to CGRP Medications for VM
Links/Resources Mentioned:
Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout!)
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10751376/
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9358216/#abstract1
Blog: Vestibular Migraine: Popular Symptoms and Treatment
Blog: Best 5 Tips for Managing Vestibular Migraine
More Links/Resources:
The 4 Steps to Managing Vestibular Migraine
The PPPD Management Masterclass
What your Partner Should Know About Living with Dizziness
The FREE Mini VGFit Workout
The FREE POTS - safe Workouts
Vestibular Group Fit (code GROUNDED at checkout for 15% off your first subscription cycle!)
Connect with Dr. Madison:
@TheVertigoDoctor
@TheOakMethod
@VestibularGroupFit
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@dizzy.rehab.therapist
Work with Dr. Madison
1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Vestibular Group Fit
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and may not be the best fit for you and your personal situation. It shall not be construed as medical advice. The information and education provided here is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis. Always check with your own physician or medical professional before trying or implementing any information read here.
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