Hi Gerbil,

I too have PCS or TBI since October 2005. I'm being tested "again" for my issues.... but to your balance issues.

I had/have/continue to struggle with balance issues but fortunately I found a very good physical therapist. I found her after my neurologist had all but given up on trying to figure out what was going on with my balance. She specializes in Neuromuscular & Vestibular Rehabilitation....and she explained to me the following:

When I hit my head, the crystals in my inner broke loose. Think of the inner ear as a hollow hoola hoop with sand in it. If the hoola hoop tilts all the sand rushes to the lower side. Thus balance is impossible. She does maneuvers with my head and I do exercises which include walking with one foot in front of the other (which is hard to do) I have a letter from my doctor stating I have vestibular issues incase the law pulls me over and says I'm drunk *smiles* because that is what it looks like, since I still can't do that exercise...but working on it and getting better. There are several exercises that I do. I see her once a month and have been for a year. She has helped me more than anyone else....When I start falling over, I stop and try to center myself....I'm much better than I was. Hopefully one day I will be able to dance again without touching something to keep me balanced. As far as flying....I don't know, I had an opportunity to fly across country last year...she didn't think it was a good idea. So I decided not to fly. Once again that was me....

I don't know where you live, but I suggest that you see an EN&T specialist...that is what I did, they inturn sent me to be tested....it's done with lights, head manipulate....not painful...

Lots of luck - stay positive...

Melek