For those with daily dizziness. You ever have a string of fairly ok days that make you think you're finally getting better? I say fairly ok, as in not-so-bad, because I'm still dizzy these past 3 days, but not depressingly so. Point is, that it's so easy to get one's hopes up. I try and play it down in my mind and be unemotional about it but I want to break into musical mode and let my heart siiiiiiiiiiiiing~~~~~~ I'm preparing for the disappointment when the harder dizzy comes round again. After all, it's actually only been 2 days and 1 morning that I've felt a bit better. It's like what MBGphoto was saying the other day after he thought his chiro visit may have helped...then he had another bad day. (I'm not saying his chiro isn't going to help.) It's just SO disappointing. I don't want to go back to the dark. Maybe it's the anti-virals & lysine finally kicking in after about 5 weeks. Maybe my VNS surgery is finally starting to show signs of success after 4 months. All I know is if I get better I'm gonna feel like a guy who lost his right arm and somehow grew it back. My mood is so awesome at this moment. If I get better I'm going to drive to LA and burst into my doctor's office and give him a great big bear hug and cry on his shoulder. Then I'm gonna ask Scott Tom to take my hand in marriage. Anyway, yeah, it's a good feeling having optimism for just a few days. That glimmer on the horizon. God I'm praying it lasts!
Pupper, if it is the antivirals, please remember it is not an on off switch, it is two steps forward and one back. It is the trend that tells the story. I know you know that but i know it is easy to get frustrated when you think something is working and then it seems like it isnt. Remember, these are the same family of viruses that cause mono. Nobody who has mono is sick as a dog one day and well the next. It is gradual and takes months and even then there can be relapses. Keep going!
feelsgoodman.jpg Really stoked for you, man. I’ve been doing OK for about 4 days after my last minor setback. As you have heard time and time again, it really is two steps forward and one step back. My chiro said that my atlas area is way better than it was so that’s positive news. If only I could get a firm, definitive grasp on my anxiety I would be a happy camper. Until then, we will share the same raft on the sea of Prosper.
Pupper, I haven't had menieres as long as you, but I have been having daily attacks of three to nine hours for over a month after being in remission for a year. I am on John's regiment, taking a diuretic, had two steroid shots (which seemed not to do much) have a restricted diet - gluten free, dairy egg free, limited salt- so understand the fragile hope comment. I get my betahistines in the mail Tuesday, but understand they take awhile to kick in. Today was a beautiful day out and just wished I had a clear enough head to walk and enjoy it. So I think I know what you mean, after being released from menieres bondage, you develop a more grateful heart for the simple joys. I pray you can enjoy the freedom from menieres for a long , long time and your heart sings loudly. -Bonnie