is the vertigo part of the overall stroke?

Daniele, 

Vertigo can be a common complaint amongst some stroke survivors.

A stroke can affect the parts of the brain which controls your vestibular system.

This system helps to control balance and eye movements, and includes certain areas of your brain and your inner ear. Problems with any parts of the vestibular system can cause dizziness, vertigo, nausea, visual problems, and imbalance.

In the case of a stroke, it’s the brain that is affected and is common in cerebellar and brainstem strokes.

Vertigo Symptoms can often be tricky to treat unless proper management is sought.

Have you had any input from a physiotherapist or vestibular physiotherapist?

Input from a Vestibular physiotherapist can assist with the treatment and management of vertigo following  a stroke. 

Vestibular physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy that looks at dizziness, off balance eg when turning quickly, and vertigo symptoms. They may help you with exercises to help manage these symptoms.   This blog by the Australian Physiotherapy Association called Dizziness after stroke may be helpful to get an understanding of vestibular physio and where to connect with one.

It can be very challenging to manage vertigo, so I am pleased you have reached out.

It would be great if you gave us a call on Strokeline and we could talk with you in more detail about your experience. You can contact Strokeline on Ph. 1800 787 653, or email us on strokeline@strokefoundation.org.au.  We are available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (AEST).

Kind regards

Strokeline