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.
WWWAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
It was really a harder test than I thought it would be. I wear contacts and my eyes dry out easily and it was annoying following the red dot with my eyes and then staring at the dot for 30 sec, etc.
What got me was when we got to the part where she sprayed air in my ears!!!!! I wanted to holler UNCLE!!!!!! LOL!!!!! After doing that 4 times (twice each ear) I was pretty annoyed. I took saltines and Sprite for afterwards cause I figured I'd be nauseous. The room was spinning. I was not happy when I left. Who is happy when they have been laying down for almost an hour and had 4 dizzy spells? Then you sit up and she asks, "Are you OK?" Now, I'm not trying to be mean, but what did she think I'd say?????? It's obvious to me that she has never experienced this. It was nice of her to ask though. I was really wanting to shut my eyes at the end but I couldn't.....and didn't want to mess up the test and have to redo it!!! I don't feel too good right now.....just want to go park on the couch for a while and watch TV. Anyway, they'll call me next week with the results and tell me where we go from here.
Sigh.
Laura
It was really a harder test than I thought it would be. I wear contacts and my eyes dry out easily and it was annoying following the red dot with my eyes and then staring at the dot for 30 sec, etc.
What got me was when we got to the part where she sprayed air in my ears!!!!! I wanted to holler UNCLE!!!!!! LOL!!!!! After doing that 4 times (twice each ear) I was pretty annoyed. I took saltines and Sprite for afterwards cause I figured I'd be nauseous. The room was spinning. I was not happy when I left. Who is happy when they have been laying down for almost an hour and had 4 dizzy spells? Then you sit up and she asks, "Are you OK?" Now, I'm not trying to be mean, but what did she think I'd say?????? It's obvious to me that she has never experienced this. It was nice of her to ask though. I was really wanting to shut my eyes at the end but I couldn't.....and didn't want to mess up the test and have to redo it!!! I don't feel too good right now.....just want to go park on the couch for a while and watch TV. Anyway, they'll call me next week with the results and tell me where we go from here.
Sigh.
Laura
Fortunately, you will probably feel much better later on, and be proud of yourself that you got through it OK. Keep us posted on the results.
Bunkie
BTW, my test turned out normal. I finally feel better after that crazy test.
Laura
Laura
Laura
I do not want to scare you out of having the test. It could be that they will find out what's going on and can help you. That's the main thing. I suppose you could opt out of the test and see if your vertigo goes away on its own. Have you had the Epley procedure? They did that 3 times for me and finally 3 days after the 3rd one, I started feeling better. Not sure if it was because of the Epley or coincidence.
Let us know how it goes Tuesday. They would schedule the test since it takes so long. I doubt if they could do it Tuesday. So you can relax!! :)
I spent a lot of time kicking myself for having the test simply because it came back normal. Had it come back with a problem, I would have been glad I had it.....symptoms or not. We are all different and react differently so PLEASE don't let my experience scare you off. The test itself was fine.....just afterwards I was not happy. Have someone drive you if at all possible.
Laura
Laura