Great book called’ gut reaction ‘. So glad to hear others experience,thank you,,!

I came to a similar conclusion, in that I reckon more general inflammation is a factor or at the very least exacerbates things. My first major attack came after a plane flight (I had eustachian tube dysfunction which resulted in barotrauma, so that in itself = instant inflammation), but i've also had some problems with my skin that required roaccutane and long term antibiotics, plus occasional bouts of abdominal migraine, which prompted my dermatologist to check me out for coeliac disease. The test was negative, but i've noticed I feel better if I eat gluten free stuff. In some people gluten's another big trigger of inflammation. So, yeah, the abdominal migraine - vestibular migraine connection could be inflammation. I'm not sure about the similarities or differences between abdominal migraine and IBS as I haven't looked into it, but that might be something for you to explore. I'd be interested to see what you come up with! P.S. I know not everyone's open to this and I would obviously recommend trying alternative treatments alongside conventional migraine medications, but i've put together a playlist of reiki videos for vestibular migraine and i've included one specifically for inflammation as i've found it to have some effect on my symptoms.

I'm so glad you're back! I found your channel in Oct or Nov and it's been so helpful. Sounds familiar! Thank you for sharing and posting!

you are right. I have noticed that for years I think it works both ways. I also get prinzmetal (angina) when I get a migraine.

Thanks Matt for this video- I have just been diagnosed with VM. It makes sense what you are saying about the gut as I have always had issues. Hard for me to cut out those things but I’ll try!

Matt, as always great video. There is 100% correlation between bowel health and VM In my chronic stage my bowel was off every single day for a good 6-8 months back in 2019.

I have suffered with bowel issues since a baby and I was diagnosed with IBS at 26. I have had 3 episodes where my bowel has to empty very quickly and I have passed out. I know it’s coming due to pins and needles in my hands and feet. I get very sweaty and panicky. The last 2 episodes I have ended up in hospital due to split open head and damaged neck muscles. I am a true believer that my bowel has something to do with my VM. Great video

Very interesting. I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 21. I’m now 35. I’ve had bowel problems my whole life. The last 18 months have been the worst ever as far as my ulcerative colitis is concerned. Nothing has been able to get the inflammation under control in my large intestine. Then 7 months ago I was hit with my first ever VM. And as you know, I’ve been chronic since. I have always wondered if the two are connected. Many people I’ve connected with that have VM also have IBS.

Thanks for the information, did you try L glutamine for your bowel issues? I heard this may help. I'm currently waiting for a MRI scan and to have a vestibular investigation under the NHS. I was diagnosed back in July 2019 firstly with vestibular neuritis then BPPV and now been told by my company doctor yesterday it may be vestibular migraine. I have also had bowel/stomach issues for years and now believe this is the root of my problem. When I asked my doctor about this 2 years ago they just shrugged it off.

This is very intresting to me as I have had bowel issues since a small child but as an adult have started suffering with random bouts of inflammation and colitis as well. I juice celery to keep down the inflammation and to keep me regular. I am a sugar adict. Trying to find a way to beat it for good. Very hard to do!

Have you tried Low dose naltrexone for inflammation ? It's really helped me.

I have all your symptoms even the breathing thing sometimes. How fo they check your vestibular nerve?, is it just a normal brain or neck scan?.

Wowww very interesting. I am on long term medication for thrush (which is caused due to a lack of gut flora) and I’ve been constipated forever, at once stage I could only go each 6-8 weeks. Eventually I stopped stressing about pooping and started drinking coffee, I usually go every 3-4 days which is a miracle for me. But for sure I have an imbalance or gut inflammation. Hmm......

Did you test for leaky gut?