Hi
I have beeb having real bad dizzy spells. When getting up I feel like I'm going to fall over. I have been so dizzy that I feel sick. I have trouble walking without supprt. I actually look like I'm drunk...it's horrible. I knew something wasn't right so I went looking for help. I had a hearing test and balance test done and everything was ABNORMAL! I've never had any problems before in my life! I can't even stand up straight lately. I have seen 3 different ENT's who feel this is all coming from the neck (TOS). Even the vascular surgeon agreed. The question is...will it be permanent damage to the inner ear? We don't know. They are hoping that once the TOS gets managed ...it will all get better. A PT confirmed yesterday that the vertigo is coming from the TOS and at this point my only option is surgery.
I'm scared about everything and I was going to post yesterday but I was absorbing everything and I felt really crappy. I want to be pain free and I want my life back.
Wish you lots of luck
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momz of NE PA:
Right side TOS (Scalenectomy 1-14-08). Spinal problems. Thoracic Spine hernaited discs pressing on spinal cord and small tumor - still being investigated. A very tired mom who feels like giving up!
Wishing I could think more positive and be well again!
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