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Old 12-17-2012, 09:28 PM
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Default ent appointment tomorrow, advice?
I meant to post this earlier but forgot I am seeing an ENT (ear, nose and throat specialist) tomorrow finally! I do not feel I can improve in other areas until I've gotten control of the dizziness and can walk more than a few steps.

I'm hopeful that this appointment will bring some relief and/or answers on how to move forward. Any suggestions on questions to ask, treatments to request or specific tests? I've done some searches but don't want to miss anything.

I also have a phone interview with my LTD case manager. Ears and head don't like phone calls. Gonna be a high symptom day. I know I shouldn't think that way but I've been at this long enough now....

Wishing you all a good day!

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I'm a 39 year old, female, accountant. On July 2, 2012 I crashed my bike at the end of a 65KM road ride. I was fine that day but woke up the next morning to my current world.

Ongoing symptoms include: dizziness, blurred vision, light and noise sensitivities, cognitive problems, uncontrollable emotions/depression/anxiety, headaches (but they're getting better), mental and physical fatigue, difficulty communicating and sleep disturbances.

Currently seeing a fabulous Neuro Psychologist and vestibular physiotherapist and hoping to soon see a neuro ophthalmologist. I am currently doing 20 minute stationary bike rides daily, 20 minutes of meditating, 15 minutes of Lumosity and lots of resting. I have not been able to work or drive since the accident.

The things that have helped me the most since the accident are vestibular therapy, gel eye drops (for blurred vision, sensitivity and dryness), amitriptyline (10mg), and meditating. I am finally starting to see some slight improvements and am hopeful!

My brain WANTS to heal itself... I just have to let it and stop trying to get better!
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