Great about Dumbo! I did 'It's a small world' with my kids.....big headphones, earplugs and dark sunglasses...the crowds did me it at DW

I can't recall if you ever gave more details about that sensory integration therapy. If you are ever motivated or able, it would be great to hear more about what they do!

Right now, we're packing up and heading home. Once I have a minute, I'll give more details. I'm kind of thinking the doctor I'm working with is a genius or something. I'm not sure how many people do what he does, but I would be curious to know, so I'm going to look into that as well. He was extremely thorough in evaluating me and that he customized my treatment plan for me specifically. It's not a one-size-fits-all kind of therapy. It's also used to treat autism and ADD, as well as some other things.

Thanks, it’s always important for us to hear stories of progress. Cognitive function recovered - check; severe vertigo resolved – check!

The biggest source of inspiration you share is the ability to enjoy life! The fact that you were able to enjoy the Dumbo ride with your daughter is huge; that’s what it’s all about. Your last couple of concussions were relatively recent; you have every reason to be optimistic for continued progress in your recovery.

Thanks for your inspirational update.

I am just curious about all your accidents did you not have any neck or back injuries?My M.D.'s told me I will NEVER be able to ride any rides with my child again because of my injuries.

I only ever had mild concussions and neck sprains. Nothing major and no back injuries. Plus, these rides are very tame. They are made to be fine for a two year old to rid. No roller coasters for me! But maybe I'll be able to ride one the next time we are in Disney Land--in six or seven years. I'll definitely be ready for the teacups by then!

I wanted, first of all, to answer questions someone posted earlier, but I was too busy to get to at the time. I also wanted to tell about my doctors appointment today.

So here's a description of my therapy thus far: For 12 days, I went to my doctor's office and went into a dark room with a table that revolved, up around and down. Above me, there was a circular light, maybe 3 or 4 inches in diameter, which I was suppose to watch while lying on the table. The light strobed slowly and was a different color at different times. It started out just magenta on the first day, but on various days, it would change colors during the session--magenta, red, ruby, blue-green, blue, violet. I would lay on the table and look at the light for a half hour, and then break for some vision exercises. The vision exercises included things like follow the twisty turny line or rock around the clock (pointing to the number on the clock at the same time as saying the number). Then I would do a half hour more on the table looking at the light. I did this for twelve days straight, and then, for 18 days at home, I looked at a magenta strobing light for 20 minutes first thing in the morning and 20 minutes right before bed.

Just to be clear, this therapy worked for me in terms of curing me of my dizziness. In terms of my light sensitivity, not so much. I went to my eye doctor today, and he was excited for how much the therapy had worked, but determined I should do further traditional vision therapy to work on my convergence insufficiency. There were several areas that he tested which I have improved greatly, but I have not improved at all in terms of my convergence insufficiency. He could have prescribed me prism glasses, but instead, he suggested I put scotch tape on the inside of my glasses. It's crazy, but it actually really works. I believe they are called nasal occlusions for anyone who wants to google it! I won't wear the scotch tape on my glasses out of the house, but it will be helPful when I'm trying to read or work on the computer. He just figured that I didn't need to spend the money on the prism lenses if the nasal occlusion worked.

I just wanted to clear that up!

Did you feel sick after each therapy session? It makes me feel dizzy just reading about it! Did you go 12 days in a row?
Thanks!

I could of never did that!Kuddos to you!I had bad vertigo from just sitting and moving.I read this and the thought made my stomach ill.How did you do that?

I did not feel good after the sessions. I'm not going to lie, but it wasn't a huge setback either. I got a migraine about 30 mins after my first therapy session and the rest of the day I was exhausted. Also that first therapy session was very anxiEty inducing. The second day was much better though. I just felt a lot of eye strain and light sensitivity. Day four I had another migraine but I felt it coming on, took Imitrex, and I was fine after that. The next morning I had a noticeable change in my depth perception, Which was a sign that the therapy was working. That made it easier to go on with the therapy, even though it was hard on me. I had headaches day 5 and 6. Day 7 I was overcome with anxiety. (certain colors can have negative emotional effects on people. For whatever reason, blue-green made me nuts! After about day 9, I started to have fewer physical symptoms, but I was an emotional wreck. Once I started home therapy, all of that went away.