Grounded | The Vestibular Podcast

106. Is Botox an Effective Treatment for Vestibular Migraine?


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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
          • Connect with Dr. Jenna

            • @dizzy.rehab.therapist 
            • Work with Dr. Madison

              • 1:1, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
              • Vestibular Group Fit
              • Small Group Coaching (offered throughout the year, sign up for our email list to learn when!)
              • Why The Oak Method? Learn about it here!

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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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