Unexpected Vacation
The last few months have not been kind to me health-wise. Carpel tunnel syndrome, vicious seasonal allergies that lead to a persistent sinus infection, and a root canal that went south. Then, on Monday night I suffered a bout of BPPV. The ENT performed the Epley maneuver on me (a mind-bogglingly simple yet miraculous cure) and it alleviated the worst of the vertigo but, lets just say, my world is not quite stable yet.
If I owe you an email, it may be a while. Sorry.
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Oh, dear, can I sympathize! I had it a few years ago (didn’t get that maneuver thingy, though) and was miserable for over a week. The first two days, I could barely get out of bed! Glad you are feeling somewhat more stable…get steady soon!
Well, crud - I’m sorry to hear the universe is conspiring against you. Feel better, and know that even if you’re not knitting a lot right now, I’m planning on knitting something lovely with the sock yarn you sent me oh so long ago….
Like a whirlpool…..
I hope it ends very soon.
I’m sorry it’s been so rough for you - I hope all of the health issues settle down soon.
When life sucks, it… well, sucks. I’m sorry you’re having a rough time, and hope it gets better soon.
I’m sorry to hear about your health issues, but I’m really glad you mentioned the BPPV. My grandmother has been having debilitating episodes of vertigo and now we can ask her doctor if this could be the cause.
Thank you for sharing this information!
Oh geez. Aging is not for wimps.
I’m so sorry to hear you have had such a rough time lately.
Ohhh, so sorry to hear it! My husband suffers from BBPV, and the Epley Maneuver was a lifesaver for him . . . he does it at least once a day as a preventative measure.
Yikes! I hope the universe stops picking on you soon. I know what that feels like (thankfully I don’t know what BPPV feels like but what I can imagine is bad enough) and I hope things get better really soon.
I JUST recovered from a 7 week bout of BPPV and returned to work this week, so I can completely empathize! THe Epley Manuever did not immediately cure me and I had to go to a month’s worth of vestibular rehab to boot. Feel better soon!
Oh, dear! I certainly hope you feel better soon.
I’m so sorry you’re not doing well. I hope you’re feeling better very soon.
Oh, no … sending you get well wishes. Take your time and get well, but know that we’ll miss you!
Bummer
I hope you get to feeling better real soon.
Vertigo is miserable. I have had it since a head injury when I was a teenager. Does meclizine help you when you have the attack? Meclizine is OTC as Dramamine II but before it was released OTC it was called Antivert. It helps some people but not all. Be well!
That’s no fun! Feel better soon.
Get well soon Susan.
I’m so sorry Susan! I think it is time the universe stop picking on you. I hope you are doing better soon and that you have a terrific weekend!
That is extremely disabling! I hope it dries up and blows away soon.
I’m so sorry to hear this! Feel better soon …
Oh no! I hope you feel better!
Thinking of you, Susan, and wishing you better!
oh I sure hope you get relief soon. Vertigo is not a fun thing to deal with. I have Meneire’s and my life is filled with vertigo. I am going to try the home ones and see if they help me.
Keep us informed on how things are going.
Hugs!!!
Wow, that really is too much. Hope you feel much better now, and that good health sticks around.
Sending warm healing thoughts for a quick ‘feel good’..It’s no fun to have continual health issues..you’ve had more than your fair share.
Feel better soon!
Feel better soon, Susan!
I hope you are feeling better soon. Your posts will be missed. Please take care.
I hope you feel better soon! Nothing can be quite as bad as vertigo.
I am sorry to hear of your health woes. It’s hard when you get something while trying to shake something else. I clearly get you on the sinus issue–two rounds of bronchitis and two sinus infections so far this year. I’m afraid to say if I am out of the woods yet–hate to jinx anything…Feel better soon!
Oh no, hope you are better soon. I can certainly sympathize with the sinus mess. My allergies helped trigger bronchitis and DH had pneumonia. Spring is a wonderful time!
hope that you are feeling MUCH better soon!
Oh wow, I had no idea that things were so complicated right now! I hope the worst of it has passed, poor thing.
Darn it all, that really sucks. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
Susan, I want to thank you SO much for sharing your BPPV problem and the links. 2 days ago I two extreme bouts of vertigo while lying in bed!
I would have spent countless hours running from clinic to doctor if not for the serendipity of reading your blog. I had a physical therapist friend help me with the Epley motions and I’m almost over it. Bless you, chica! ain’t these internets a wunnerful thang? mwah!
Sending healing thoughts your way. I have been thru the root canal gone bad episode. Not pleasant. Rest and recuperate.
I’m sorry to hear that you are going through a rough time. I personally think that June stinks. I’m looking forward to July. ((HUGS))
So very sorry to hear about your extreme discomfort. Hope you are soon well and up to snuff. Sending gentle hugs your way.
Thanks for sharing this. I had it (migraine related) a couple of years ago. The maneuvers helped a lot. I think it took 3 or 4 sessions (with my ENT) before it stopped completely…Way to get the word out!
Oh dear….I used to get something like that when I was a teen and it was not fun. Many healing thoughts are headed your way!
Sister had it about six months ago. She was miserable for about a month. (She’s an agency nurse and had to keep working.) It finally resolved itself, but she got a kick out of telling everyone that she had rocks in her head! (A surprise to no one!) Hang in there!
oh my gosh. I just got over that same thing the first of May. It is awful and I know exactly what you are going through. My ENT performed the Epley as well and it was a miracle. Warm thoughts are coming your way… It will get better…
Thank you! I didn’t know it had a name or that there was a maneuver to alieve it. I only knew what it felt like. Thanks for sharing, and I hope you will feel better soon.
that epley shit sounds like witchcraft
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I’ve been w/o teh internets for a week but am catching up. Good for you sharing this info–can’t believe how many people it affects. That’s crazy about caroline!
hope you don’t feel crappy much longer. . .
I hope this belated get well finds you much better.