Subject: Re: Dizzy and light headed!!!!! What have I got.
Message-ID: <19mm4ym.lindae@netcom.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 92 22:52:37 GMT
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In article <153t42INNait@darkstar.UCSC.EDU> sandman@ucscb.UCSC.EDU (Smarter than the Average Blur) writes:
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>For the last 2 months, I've been experiencing symptoms of labrynthitis,
>so says the doctor.
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>He prescribed an anti-histamine and said it would make the symptoms
>go away. The only thing it did was make me drousy. It did not
>improve my condition, so I stopped taking it after a week.
>
>Additional notes:
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>1) I can distinctly feel that this whole thing is on the left
>side of my head only.
>
>2) On the left side, it feels like there is a slight pressure surrounding
>my ear.
>
>3) On the left side, there is a slight tingling sensation on my scalp
>about 2.5 inches above my ear every now and then.
>
>4) The symptoms occasionally intensify momemtarily when I stand up from
>sitting down.
>
>5) This happend to me once 3 years ago, but it felt more light headed
>than dizzy and last 6 weeks.
If you don't get relief from your doctor's appointment tomorrow, try
calling the Vestibular Disorders Assocation in Portlant Oregon. Their number is (503) 229-7705. Vestibular (relating to the inner-ear) disorders are very
common but getting a diagnosis can be a major hassle...I should know, I've
had the problem for almost 7 years now! Anyway the Vestibular Disorders Assoc.,
also known as VEDA, has a large variety of support and information. They
can refer you to support groups for people with inner-ear disorders, they
can send you published materials, and they can help refer you to specialists.
It looks like you're in the Santa Cruz area. If so, you may want to call
the California Ear Institute in Palo Alto. They are located near
Stanford Hospital.
If you need more info., e-mail Linda at lindae@netcom.com
