Why am I dizzy? Understanding dizziness and vertigo in MS

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22 October 2026

Have you ever stood up and felt the room spin? Struggled with dizziness in a busy supermarket? Or wondered whether your dizzy feelings are caused by MS or something else?

In this episode of MS Trust Podcast, Helena talks to Dr Rachel Dennett, physiotherapist, researcher and Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Plymouth, about the causes of dizziness, vertigo and balance problems in MS. Rachel explains how the body's balance system works, why certain movements and environments can trigger symptoms, and what treatment and support options are available.

Episode notes

Dizziness and vertigo in MS - info from MS Trust
Balance - info from MS Trust
Falls - info from MS Trust
Vestibular Rehabilitation in Multiple Sclerosis (VeRMiS) study - the study Rachel is talking about

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