PPPD: A patient’s guide to understanding persistent postural-perceptual dizziness

by Mark Knoblauch

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness, or “PPPD”, is one of the newest vestibular conditions to receive its official diagnostic criteria.  Thought to originate from within the vestibular system and brain, PPPD typically generates chronic dizziness, vertigo, and/or unsteadiness that is worsened when patients are in an upright position.  Despite these symptoms, vestibular tests are often found to be normal which ends up leaving patients with no real answers as to the cause of their ongoing dizziness.

PPPD – A Patient’s Guide to Understanding Persistent Perceptual-Postural Dizziness was written for the PPPD patient in order to summarize the available research specific to what PPPD is, who it affects, and how it can be treated.  In addition, chapters are included that describe the structure and function of the vestibular system along with summarizing several other related vestibular conditions that are capable of producing symptoms similar to what is experienced with PPPD. 

This book is designed to be a comprehensive source of information for PPPD patients that can educate and empower them in their battle against PPPD.  Over 110 research papers are cited throughout the book, helping patients to be armed with the latest and most relevant information that will allow them to have informed and productive discussions with their medical provider. 

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 18, 2019

Reviews

[Kim Tormondson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally!

Finally a book that explains PPPD! I was diagnosed with this 3 years ago after spending a year being tested for EVERYTHING else! I saw ENT, cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, neuro-opthomology, neuro-otology, MS specialists ,(I have MS) and no one could figure it out. I had every vestibular test and they were ALL normal. VRT made it worse and after trying about 8 different meds , Zoloft finally helped. Until it stopped 8 months ago. Back to square 1. Not sure if I'll ever be cured but at least I understand it a little more. Thank you!

[Peter Geddes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful and beneficial for those struggling with vestibular disorders and uncertain diagnoses. Doesn’t offer any more than is already available on the internet.

Very useful for those who don’t have easy access to ENT specialists.

[Shane Findlay · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Dorothy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

6 Years struggling

I would recommend this
book to anyone who has struggled with dizziness and post
concussion issues, visual
Vestibular mismatch
Sensitive to motion