The world is going round and round and round and round.

Every so often I have bouts of vertigo.  Vertigo is the sensation of spinning when in fact you are not.  It can be slight as dizziness and it can be debilitating.   I have luckily only had a couple of bouts each year but a few weeks ago I had one doozy of an  episode.

I had seen my ENT on more than one occasion for vertigo but we were never able to replicate it (thank God!).  However, after this most recent episode the doctor ordered a “balance test”.  I went in and they put these glasses on me and made me look at lights going up and down, left to right, slow, and fast.  Then they blew cold and warm air into each of my ears while I was lying down.  On my right side the air, both cold and warm caused the sensation of spinning and then on my left absolutely nothing. I asked if this was “normal” or was it my issue.  The doctor informed me it was my issue. (Surprise surprise)

The good news: we know why I have vertigo.  The bad news:  it is yet again caused by my vision loss two years ago.  I asked if it could be due to vision issues and she said “not usually”.  Then I said, “Let me explain, I have no center vision in my left eye and my right eye’s center vision because significantly obstructed two years ago.” To which she so politely replied “Yup that would do it”.

I will now have to work with a PT who specializes in vestibular issues. My core balance is off and I am leaning to the right so we’ll need to correct that so that the vertigo will resolve. I am still grateful we have good health insurance and that the PT copays will come out of the flexible spending account. However, I am still struggling with feeling that I am just done with all of it and I want a break for a while. As a matter of fact I would love to have just one “normal” day where I don’t have to fight so hard to overcome my disability 24/7.  Thank God sleeping is still enjoyable. J