Blogs by Dr. Blom
Meniere’s Disease: An Autoimmune Problem (Or Not?)
Whether Meniere's disease is an autoimmune problem or not has been a hotly debated topic for many years. Some doctors and researchers believe that it has something to do with autoimmunity. Others, on the one hand, say it’s due to other factors. In this blog post, we will weigh up both sides of the argument. This way, we can shed some light on what patients should do about their Ménière’s symptoms and how to manage common triggers. What Does Meniere’s Disease Feel Like? A person diagnosed with Meniere's disease can't take advantage of enjoyable things during attacks. That's because [...]
The Headache Phase of a Migraine – What Happens Here?
If you frequently visit a neurologist or a chiropractor for migraines, chances are you have heard all about the four distinct phases of migraines. You might have experienced all four stages at one point, or you distinguished only one or two of them. If you’re looking for a better and more practical way to manage your symptoms, learning about the different phases, especially a migraine's headache phase, may be a good place to start. Let’s break down the four distinct phases of a migraine episode. The Warning Phase Plenty of migraineurs says that they experience the warning or prodrome [...]
Meniere’s Disease Case Studies Supporting Upper Cervical Care
Meniere’s disease is a rare condition that impacts the inner ear. It can cause debilitating symptoms like tinnitus, fluctuating hearing loss, and vertigo episodes. Because medications to manage Meniere’s symptoms, such as vertigo, work temporarily, it has become more essential to find longer-lasting ways to experience relief. Some studies specifically look into upper cervical care, one of the leading natural remedies for vertigo. These studies try to understand and prove the effectiveness of the approach. If you have been suffering from vertigo, and other symptoms of Meniere’s for quite a while, knowing more about these pieces of evidence could convince [...]
Can a Head Injury Cause Headaches?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is fairly common in the US. Around 2.8 million cases of TBIs occur in the country each year. Mild TBI (mTBI) is the most prevalent type. It can cause a temporary loss of consciousness, less than an hour of post-traumatic amnesia, headaches and migraines. Quite a lot of patients suffer from bouts of headaches after a head injury. Others turn to a chiropractor for migraines due to the debilitating nature of their headaches. Besides the symptoms mentioned, doctors note other signs of mTBI, such as difficulty in finding balance, confusion, visual problems or disturbances, and lethargy. [...]
Meniere’s Disease Study: Discover What Already Works
Meniere’s disease seems to happen without any warning. It can be very unpredictable. A person with this illness would experience a series of attacks within a short time frame. Then, sometimes, it will not appear again for a prolonged period. In some cases, you may go for years without experiencing any attacks. Meniere’s disease differs among various ethnic groups and locations, often seen more among Europeans. In the United States, approximately 615,000 people have Meniere’s disease, while at least 45,000 new cases are becoming diagnosed annually. Meniere’s Disease Symptoms It is a disorder of the inner ear that affects your [...]
Trusted Online Resources for Migraine Awareness and Support
It’s June, which means Migraine and Headache Awareness Month is here again! Are you newly diagnosed with migraines, or have been living with migraines your entire life? There may be times in your life that you feel overwhelmed or isolated because of your condition. You are not alone. Here is a shortlist of trusted online resources if you seek migraine awareness, support, education, and much-needed help. Migraine Blogs & Communities Only a handful of well-known blogs are focused and committed to sourcing relevant and research-backed information about migraines and other chronic headache disorders. On the other hand, there are numerous [...]
Fact: Improving Spinal Alignment Brings Vertigo Relief
Vertigo is not just having a whirling sensation or dizziness. It is an overwhelming sudden sensation that you or your surrounding area is shaking. In truth, what you may be experiencing is just a false sense of movement. In other words, there is no actual movement. Vertigo is an important matter that needs your attention. Other associated symptoms of Vertigo include: Nausea Vomiting Difficulty moving around Excessive sweating If these symptoms get worse when you move your head in different directions, you may have Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BBPV). It is the most widespread type of vertigo. It usually occurs [...]
10 Life Hacks for People Battling Migraines
Migraine is not your average headache. Like any brain disease, it comes with multiple, devastating symptoms, and there is always the risk of complications. Migraineurs deal with the possibility of an attack at any time of the day, which may result in limited ability to work or care for their family. In short, it has a significant impact on the quality of their daily life. If you belong to the 1 billion people around the world who are battling migraines, we want you to know relief from it is possible. You just have to follow one or all the hacks [...]
What Is Labyrinthitis (and What Is It Not)?
What is labyrinthitis? What other conditions are commonly confused with labyrinthitis? How can upper cervical chiropractic help provide natural relief from vertigo, one of the primary symptoms of labyrinthitis? We’re going to cover a full spectrum of vertigo issues with the ear, including viruses and vertigo with ear infection. What Is Labyrinthitis? Let’s start our discussion by explaining what this inner ear disorder actually is – that will allow us to compare it to other conditions that are often confused for labyrinthitis. In this case, we are speaking about inflammation in the inner ear. It refers to the inner ear [...]
My Head is Pounding – Is it a Migraine or Another Type of Headache?
When a bad headache strikes, it’s easy to say you have a migraine. However, the truth is that there are many types and causes of head pain. Therefore, it’s important to understand which type you’re really experiencing so that you can manage your symptoms effectively. Understanding the Most Common Migraine & Headache Types Cervicogenic headaches This type of headache actually originates in the neck. When you break down the word cervicogenic, that’s exactly what it means: cervico = pertaining to the neck and genic = generated from. The upper neck has many tissue types that can generate pain and cause [...]