Re: Vestibular Neuritis/Jo Lynne

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Jo Lynne,

I'm just outside Raleigh in Rolesville. (about 10-12 miles from city limits)

Christy

Vestibular Neuritis

It originally started with a cold in August 2008, which developed into a sinus infection. I developed an inner ear infection as a result of the sinus infection. I took antibiotics which seemed to help, but a week later I came down with severe nausea. I was bedridden for weeks and weekly visits to my PCP were frustrating, as she could only conclude that is was just a virus. After numerous blood tests that came out normal and a chest X-ray which came out normal, I finally asked to be referred to a neurologist or ENT Specialist. A CT scan showed everything was normal, and in October 2008, my neurologist diagnosed me with vestibular neuronitis after ruling out brain injury. She prescribed valium for the dizziness and zofran for the nausea. She ordered an MRI and referred me to an ENT. The MRI results were normal as well, and the ENT referred me to Physical Therapy for Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy.The Physical Therapist prescribed exercises which were suppose to provoke symptoms. At this point, I had been off of my medications and was, for the most part, functioning normally, aside from the fact that I had mild vestibular symptoms. Unfortunately, the last set of exercises the physical therapist prescribed provoked symptoms so severely that I was bedridden again and am now back on my meds to help alleviate the symptoms. I wake up with severe anxiety at the thought of having this for the rest of my life (even though my neurologist and physical therapist assure me that it will eventually go away). My husband is the sole provider for our family, and when I'm sick, he has to stay home which affects our income. My 4-year old prays for me, and she tells everyone, "My Mommy's always sick."And even though my diagnosis isn't terminal, my very way of life has been compromised as I cannot engage in activities that require jumping around, playing and dancing with my daughter, eating full meals, just to name a few. That being said, I live in fear that I will not live long enough to watch my children grow. I know I should be thankful for the time I have with them, and, God willing, will be able to watch them blossom into adulthood, but I am in desperate need of support. I'm only 29 years old, and I know there are people going through much worse than I am, but I feel like I'm too young to be going through all this. Any support you can offer I would greatly appreciate. Thank you.

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Well hello neighbor.

Jo Lynne

Re: Vestibular Neuritis/Jo Lynne

Jo Lynne,

I'm just outside Raleigh in Rolesville. (about 10-12 miles from city limits)

Christy

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Hello neighbor right back to you! This is me: 2zeesmommy@...

Christy :-)

Re: Vestibular Neuritis/Jo Lynne

Jo Lynne,

I'm just outside Raleigh in Rolesville. (about 10-12 miles from city limits)

Christy

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