I am still around, Can't go back to work

**Laura's Babies** · 08-03-2010, 08:44 AM

My crew caught the boat without me last week.

I Have been having a problem that no matter what I did.. I couldn't get rid of it so I had to go to the doctor. VERTIGO! The worst vertigo that I have ever had in my whole life. I am talking vertigo so bad that it woke me up out of a sound sleep when I would roll over. I have had mild vertigo before, about 3 or 4 episodes in the last 30 years that were very mild (compared to this), that only lasted a few days then went away on their own. This is like 1000 times worse and will not go away.

I'd had a sinus infection, result of allergies in April so me and my PCP just figured I still had some infection in there and he gave me antibiotics to take. A week into them, I was no better so I went back and he gave me a stronger antibiotic and a week into those, I still was no better and my time was running out before I was due back to work. I took matters in my own hands and called a ENT and they got me in the next day. He has grounded me... NO driving and NO boat until he sees me again in 2 weeks. He gave me a sheet of exercises to do for 2 week (with my head) and told me to take that supplement Lipo-Flavonoid. So there is no easy, quick fix for what I have. He wans to see me back in 2 weeks, I am scheduled for a test (that sounds wicked) on Aug 13th to see if it is gone or what(?) and will see him right after the test to get the results.

This explains what I have been going through to a "T"..
http://www.doctorhoffman.com/wwbppv.htm

This explained the test as she described it to me that I am having on the 13th..
http://www.webmd.com/brain/electrony...am-for-vertigo

She had said they would put air in my ear and it really hits a lot of people hard and makes them sick so I am not to eat or drink anything the day of the test.

I am NOT looking forwards to that! Anybody here ever had this test and know how long those effects last?

So my crew is on the boat now without me!

They were in Baton Rouge over the week end, so close but so far away from me. Right now I have no idea how long I will have to be off and I am so tired of sitting here at the house. Can't use this time to run the roads since I am grounded from driving and have to depend on Rie to take me where ever I need to go. This just SUCKS!

On the brighter side, I asked the person who called me to set up my test about rather I was doing these exercises right or not because they were making me nauseated when I do them. She said if they are making me nauseated, that means they are working. When I first started them, they made the vertigo so BAD.... now it isn't as bad while I do them, so maybe I am making progress.

**lvpets2002** · 08-03-2010, 08:59 AM

Oh my my Laura.. I am so sorry to read this.. I sure hope you get better real soon.. I have had in the past years mild case of Vertigo.. I think it was due to my suger count & blood pressure.. Mine cleared up..

Do stay home & let the babies take care of you.. Now is your daughter taken you to the doctor & getting stuff you need?? I am sure she is.. Well get better real soon & just take the time to rest.. Keep us posted ok.. Huggss && Prayers

**Freedom** · 08-03-2010, 09:14 AM

So NOT fun! Sorry to be reading this Laura. I know someone who had lingering vertigo after a sinus infection. It took a bit but those exercises did it for her.

Try to enjoy this time with your fur kids! They are loving having mom with them for a bit longer than usual.

Praying for a speedy recovery for you.

**Trinityagain** · 08-03-2010, 09:45 AM

Laura,

I had that test many many years ago and I hate to tell you...it is NOT fun. Of course when I had it they also tilted the table, ran a flashing light in front of me, put a small balloon in the ear and filled it with warm water, and all sorts of other wonderful stuff, so if it just the air they are doing....

I hope you feel better soon. I'm glad the exercises seem to be working. As someone else said, let the furrbabies take care of you and try to relax a bit. Take care!

**Taz_Zoee** · 08-03-2010, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Trinityagain

Laura,

I had that test many many years ago and I hate to tell you...it is NOT fun. Of course when I had it they also tilted the table, ran a flashing light in front of me, put a small balloon in the ear and filled it with warm water, and all sorts of other wonderful stuff, so if it just the air they are doing....

I hope you feel better soon. I'm glad the exercises seem to be working. As someone else said, let the furrbabies take care of you and try to relax a bit. Take care!

Yes, the flashing light! I didn't know how to describe that. I had to watch a red flashing light go back and forth in front of me. But I was sitting up in a chair and I don't remember water or a balloon, but it was so long ago. I try NOT to remember it.

**Catty1** · 08-03-2010, 11:41 AM

My mom also had physio treatment for the vertigo - several sessions and it worked great! The therapist used the method described below.

Canalith Repositioning Procedure http://www.vestibular.org/vestibular...ositioning.php

Check this one out...sounds more comfortable.

**Taz_Zoee** · 08-03-2010, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Laura's Babies

She had said they would put air in my ear and it really hits a lot of people hard and makes them sick so I am not to eat or drink anything the day of the test.

I am NOT looking forwards to that! Anybody here ever had this test and know how long those effects last?

I think I might have had this test done on me years ago. I was having dizzy spells when I'd turn corners or stand up too fast. I went to an ENT and they did the test with air in my ears. I was so sick the lady had to grab the garbage can for me and I was crying uncontrollably. She said nobody has ever reacted like that before.

But they did not have me not eat or drink that day, that I can remember.
My results were I had allergies and took Claritin to help. But once I moved up north again the Claritin made me too sleepy so I stopped and I haven't had the problem again.

I'm sorry you are missing work and are "grounded". But you just enjoy your extra time with the girls and I hope you are feeling better soon.

**carole** · 08-19-2010, 06:18 PM

I have not read all the responses, but i have to tell you my mother has the worst vertigo you can possibly imagine, she is now on medication for it, and it works, she only gets a little dizzy now and then, and think it is coming on but it does not, i can ask her what it is called,if you like, the only drawback, the side effect is ,it tends to keep you awake at nights, my mother is a terrible sleeper at the best of times, so it is not good for that, but she cannot believe the change in her life, the room used to be spinning, she could not get up at all, totally disabled for how long it used to last, and she used to vomit with it as well, so i hope this helps you make a decision on your problem and to tell you there is indeed effective medication that works like a dream.

Thinking of you and understanding what hell this really is, lots of people have vertigo but can be mild as your's used to be, but until it becomes really bad they really have no idea just how bad it really is, take care.

**Laura's Babies** · 08-19-2010, 10:24 PM

Thank you Carole.. I never realized how bad it could be until this time. It just HIT and there it was.... no warning at all and it just don't seem to want to go away... stubborn! I only had it before for no more than 2 days and it was nothing compared to this time. Today was a good day, one of the best I have had since this started so now I got my hopes up.... Let's wait and see what tomorrow brings...