Vestibular migraine and dizziness that does not always cause spinning

Many people think migraine only means a severe headache. In reality, migraine is a neurological pattern that can show up in different ways. For some people, dizziness, motion sensitivity, or visual overload is the main issue.

Healthify recognises migraine as one potential cause of vertigo and dizziness symptoms.

Common signs that migraine may be involved

• Dizziness that comes in episodes
• Light or noise sensitivity
• Visual sensitivity (busy shops, scrolling, driving)
• Headache sometimes, but not always
• Fatigue after episodes
  

Why it gets missed

If you do not always have headache, it is easy to be told “it is anxiety” or “your blood pressure is low”. Those factors can exist, but migraine patterns are often under recognised.

What assessment looks at

A structured assessment looks at:

• Episode triggers
• Visual and motion sensitivity
• Balance and eye movement responses
• Sleep, stress, hydration, and routine patterns that can influence migraine thresholds

From there, the plan might include vestibular rehabilitation strategies, pacing, trigger management, and coordination with your GP where needed.

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Safety note: If symptoms are sudden, severe, or come with red flags, call 111.