Hi Terratag!! Yes of course! Supporting my country's victory- Portugal!! Well, since my surgery (February) the truth is I've been a little dizzy many days due to the fact that when I turn my head to my left side the image drags. However, in mid-November I repeated the optokinetic physiotherapy and since then I have improved! The image still drags when I look to the left but less. Enough not to be uncomfortable and not feel dizzy. Let's wait another 1 month to see if it actually solved the problem for good. I confess that at this stage I expected to be 100% but I am not. But the truth is, I'm better. I don't regret the surgery and I would do it again and my life is better than before the surgery. It's still not the same as before Meniere came along, but it's better!
While you sound disappointed it also sounds positive overall. I recently started having drop attacks which have left me bedridden and very worried. I am discussing VNS with my doctor but he wants to do a final barrage of tests first which is probably for the best. Did your doctor discuss VNS with you ?
A vestibular nerve section describes the process of cutting the vestibular part of the cochleovestibular cranial nerve. This is generally done in an attempt to eliminate recurrent attacks of vertigo. so a Labrynthectomy means destroying the inner ear while VNS is cutting the nerve to the brain - I think VNS is more serious operation than the laby. I think country, doctor you are seeing and your own symptoms play a big role in the treatment path they seem willing to follow.
Yes, I know what VNS is. It was never an option because here in Portugal it is not easy to find someone to perform this surgery. That's why I opted for a labyrinthectomy. I had already lost a lot of hearing in the operated ear, so I opted for a labyrinthectomy
So frustrating that while we all gather here and discuss our doctors don’t do the same hope you have a wonderful Christmas and keep doing the vestibular exercises - I am sure they will help if you keep doing them
Terratag, When I asked my ENT about VNS surgery he said that he would never go that path as it’s a surgery on the brain. However I know there are members here who underwent VNS. All the best to you
Luis I am glad you have made another step towards recovering. Perhaps more physio is the answer to your problem. I keep my fingers crossed for you.
Hi Terratag! I am fine! I never had another crisis again. It's true that my balance isn't 100% and that sometimes I have days when I'm a little dizzy, but I'm very happy to have had the operation! My life is much better And is everything ok with you?
I am having a flare up and considering the operation - making decision in two weeks glad you are feeling better and thankyou for replying
The only suggestion I can say...is...have the operation! My life is much better after the operation...