Dizzy

[drscott]

And I'm not referring to the classic bubblegum hit by Tommy Roe.

For the last five years at least, I've had regular bouts of dizziness, usually after a cold or upper respiratory illness. The doctors haven't found anything, so it's presumed to be inflammation of the nerves of the inner ear (vestibular mechanism), possibly due to a chronic viral infection. Since I started sneezing in the car on the way back from the gym yesterday, it's been a problem -- particularly when I walk or stoop to pick something up. I now stagger down the hall touching the side wall for guidance. It makes it more difficult than ever to concentrate.

Usually this clears up in a few days or a few weeks.

Comments

[dakoopst.livejournal.com]

Ugh...sounds like quite a trial...

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

Take care of yourself! And please keep me posted as to your progress. I was going to write you tomorrow if I hadn't seen a post from you. I so enjoy our interaction and I was missing reading about your days, particularly since we've had the opportunity to actually meet! Big Hugs, Curtis!

[dr-scott.livejournal.com]

Oh, it's not that bad, just an inconvenience. My days haven't been all that interesting and I'm working on some knotty problems that aren't something I can write about. And hugs back at ya. :)

[brlvrwy.livejournal.com]

Have you discussed Meniere's Disease? I only know about this because a friend has it and I think basically has to avoid excess sodium in his diet to keep the dizziness away.

[dr-scott.livejournal.com]

It's about 5% of the problem that Meniere's is. But it couldn't hurt to keep sodium down, anyway -- just switched to unsalted sunflower seeds. My problem is clearly linked to upper sinus disturbance, though, and goes away with time, so I'm not worried enough to see a doctor unless something unusual happens.