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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Posts: 205
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Inner Ear / Vestibular Issues?
Hi all,
I just met with my ENT specialist today to go over the VNG test (eye goggles that record eye-inner ear-vestibular function). I tested positive for left ear inner ear issues. He is ordering an MRI of the left inner ear for further diagnosis of what is going on.
Of course, I thought I was recovering so I didn't bring my prepared "questions to ask doctor" list. LOL. I decided to wing it, and I forgot to ask so many basic questions.
I will get a copy of the report tomorrow, but I was wondering if any of you-
-tested positive for inner ear issues?
-have insights into what this means for airplane travel (6 hour flight?)
-are undergoing vestibular therapy for this?
-any other questions I should ask?
At 10 months, I am also undergoing vision therapy/ prism glasses for convergence insufficiency and accommodation issues. The neuro-opthalmologist thinks I have another 9-12 months to go.
Any advice on what the timeframe for inner ear issues is? I can't tell if I am relieved that there is something tangible or if I am depressed that this is going to be a long road. Shock perhaps.
Thanks you all!
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The event: Rear ended on freeway with son when I was at a stop in stop and go traffic July 2012. Lost consciousness.
Post-event: Diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome, ptsd, whiplash, peripheral and central vestibular dysfunction and convergence insufficiency. MRI/CT scans fine.
Symptoms: daily headaches, dizziness/vertigo, nausea, cognitive fog, light/noise sensitivities, anxiety/irritability, fatigued, convergence insufficiency, tinnitus and numbness in arms/legs.
Therapies: Now topamax 50mg daily; Propanolol and Tramadol when migraine. Off nortryptiline and trazodone. Accupuncture. Vitamin regime. Prism glasses/vision therapy. Vestibular therapy 3month. Gluten free diet. Dairy free diet. On sick leave from teaching until Sept. 2014.
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