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marion31442
marion31442

I have sufferred with this distressing condition for 5 years now and attend my local hospital to have one to one exercises with an Audiologist. At times my balance is out of control and I walk as if I am drunk.  At times my right eye bobbs up and down when I turn to the right.  Last year I had labrynitus and vertigo and landed up in hospital for 2 weeks.

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  • deb39563
    deb39563 marion31442

    Posted

    Bummer I have had the same for as long it is scary and weird just had a mri last week we will see I really would like answers life has been difficult on and on but I am here hoping u find answers too good luck I am with ya
  • kathleen65757
    kathleen65757 marion31442

    Posted

    Where are you, Marion? I am in Australia. I have had vertigo since 23/3/2015 and am hoping it will go. I have been told the crystals are like ice in water and should melt if not gone from exercises before that. The next step for me is to see a physiotherapist. Hope you can get relief!
    • marion31442
      marion31442 kathleen65757

      Posted

      I live in South Wales, United Kingdom and have suffered with vertigo for 4 years. I attend my local hospital for exercises with an Audiologist. At times my balance is really bad and I walk as if I am drunk. My right eye also bobs and it is at this time when my balance is worse. I have had all the tests, MRI scan, turning my head at different angles trying to get the crystals back into the right pockets. I have now been told to walk with a stick when out walking alone. 
  • kathleen65757
    kathleen65757 marion31442

    Posted

    I use a Rollator which is a walker with wheels. I am 70 years of age. Were

    you told it would go after a while as well?

    • marion31442
      marion31442 kathleen65757

      Posted

      No. Just something I have to learn to live with. Last year I had labrynitus as well as vertigo and landed in hospital for 2 weeks. I see a consultant in audiology medicine annually or when necessary.  
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