Balance testing?

With that in mind - I DID get an attack the next morning (aka the day after my balance testing) so be careful of that.  Right now I am having attacks every 1-2 weeks to put it in perspective.

1) They put sensors around your eyes and neck and put loud clicking noises in your ear.

2) They put eye-tracking goggles on and have you follow dots and other images that move. The most disorienting is a moving checkerboard.  They will also shoot hot and cold air into your ear and see how you react.  This did cause me to be uneasy for a bit but it went away fairly quickly and was not really vertigo.

3) They put another eye-tracking on and then try to quickly jolt your head in different directions.  That one can cause dizziness if you have crystals out (which I did not).

Hello Christina, Balancing testing is not bad at all, You wear googles so the examiner can clearly see your eyes 

, you will also follow dots and lines with your eyes, You will try to balance on a floor model machine that resembles a tread mill , the machine has handles to hold onto, but they will ask you try an balance without using the handles. They will administer cool and warm air to your ears to measure the response by the vestibular nerve the test formally called an ENG 

An electronystagmogram (ENG) measures normal eye movement and involuntary rapid eye movements called nystagmus. It also checks the muscles that control eye movements. ENG checks how well the eyes, inner ears , and brain help you keep your balance and position (such as when you change from lying down to standing).

I will tell you that different clinics do things differently, some use warm and cool water instead of air in your ear, I have had both, not too crazy about the water in the ear, but its tolerable I hope this helps. Check to make sure this procedure is covered by your insurance if you are scheduled to have it done. Out of pocket is about 3 grand 

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Hello Christina,

I've also had the testings done and it is how the others have explained. I think everyone will react differently as it depends on how much your body can handle. I was very week when my tests were done as I wasn't able to eat and was on mostly Gatorade mixed with half water. I was very dizzy after the tests, but was told by the audiologist doing the tests that dizziness will happen. I did survive the whole ordeal in the office but as soon as I came out of the office I was very nauseas. I had to sit for a while before I could head back home. I went home and was more dizzy N nauseas for the next couple of days. I know everyone's experience will be different but it's not a test that will cause you pain. I wish you all the best; let us know how it went:-) Take care

I went through the balance testing after having the nerve cut in my right ear. Interesting that after the surgery and sitting up in bed I felt great. Wandered why two therapists came in to help me walk until I took my first step and immediately started to fall to my right. It took 6 weeks of intense therapy including what I call a shaker table, to allow me to get my balance back. But you should not fear it. It's just a part of getting through this.

I had a full balance test in the UK in September. Pretty much the same procedure as the other responses, but I could only manage to have the hot air and not the cold as it did bring on a full vertigo attack for me. My advice would be to have a family member or friend take you to the appointment and hope it goes well.

Hi all, thank you so much for all of your encouragement and advice. My tests haven't even been booked yet but your advice has helped ease my anxiety - will keep everyone posted on how it goes.

Thanks again,

Christina