Vestibular migraine affects balance. It can cause a feeling that the ground is moving, a sensation of falling, or problems coordinating movement. It can also impact the senses and distort hearing or affect vision.
Key symptoms of vestibular migraine are dizziness, vertigo, and difficulties with balance, but symptoms can also include the following:
neck pain
discomfort turning, bending down, or looking up
feeling of pressure in the head or the ear
ringing in the ears known as tinnitus
partial or complete loss of vision
visual disturbances, such as flashing lights, spots, or blurring
These symptoms can vary in severity. They may appear alongside a headache but can also appear on their own.