Dizziness & Vertigo Support Group
Dizziness is the sensation of instability. Vertigo refers to dizziness with a sensation of motion. Vertigo is more likely than other types of dizziness to be associated with nausea, vomiting, or double vision, to occur even when lying down, and to feel better with the eyes closed. If you are a frequent sufferer of dizziness or vertigo, join the group and find support.
Hi y'all,
I am new to this group and wanted to introduce myself.
I am not new to dizziness.
I have been dizzy for 11 years.
I did vestibular rehabilitation with an occupational therapist for 7 years.
I got better but remained dizzy.
My problems are largely about the vestibulo-ocular reflex.
Patterned carpets and tiled floors appear to jump.
I have oscillopsicia (meaning the world appears to bounce when I walk).
I have problems with depth perception.
When I turn my head, my eyes have a delayed reaction, making everything fuzzy or jumpy.
I can't handle moving lights, including florescent lights, tow trucks, police cars, and old computer screens.
The over-stimulation of moving lights and jumping carpets, etc. leads to horrible migraines.
Recently, I participated in a clinical trial of the BrainPort Balance device.
It was amazing.
I feel like I got my life back.
All of the above symptoms dramatically improved!
One day, my world popped into 3-D! I had not realized to what extent I had lost my depth perception!
My official diagnoses are bilateral vestibular hypofunction and Migraine Associated Vertigo.
I am new to this group and wanted to introduce myself.
I am not new to dizziness.
I have been dizzy for 11 years.
I did vestibular rehabilitation with an occupational therapist for 7 years.
I got better but remained dizzy.
My problems are largely about the vestibulo-ocular reflex.
Patterned carpets and tiled floors appear to jump.
I have oscillopsicia (meaning the world appears to bounce when I walk).
I have problems with depth perception.
When I turn my head, my eyes have a delayed reaction, making everything fuzzy or jumpy.
I can't handle moving lights, including florescent lights, tow trucks, police cars, and old computer screens.
The over-stimulation of moving lights and jumping carpets, etc. leads to horrible migraines.
Recently, I participated in a clinical trial of the BrainPort Balance device.
It was amazing.
I feel like I got my life back.
All of the above symptoms dramatically improved!
One day, my world popped into 3-D! I had not realized to what extent I had lost my depth perception!
My official diagnoses are bilateral vestibular hypofunction and Migraine Associated Vertigo.
Do u suffer everyday all day? Do your symptoms seem to get worse before/during periods?
Thanks for the warm welcome.
I think what helps more than anything is to pace myself.
I don't try to do too much in one day.
I plan carefully so I can nap if I need too.
I don't spend too much time on the computer or in places with florescent lights.
I have already started writing bits and pieces of stories in my journal...
I haven't noticed a connection with my period.
Having the cutest pup in the world really helps make up for the dizzy symptoms. :)
I researched your brain port...I wish they had on here in Michigan but they don't. But I am so happy to read that it worked for you! I love to hear success stories! That gives all of us hope.
Candy