Hi Guys
Hope you have had a lovely Christmas. I have actually been quite brave this December making myself leave the house and have an evening out with friends TWICE. It was nice to be out mingling with the world as it's been some time. The first night out a couple of weeks back was a success as it happened to fall on a less dizzy day but my second evening out with friends on Christmas eve proved to be more demanding on the wonky vestibular system but I did it and enjoyed it. It was cool bumping into older friends I have not seen in years, they thought I had dropped off the face of the earth. However the evenings shenanigans must have took a tole because Christmas day was the dizziest day I have had in some time.
Its strange because on one hand I was really happy to be out feeling like a normal human being but at the same time I felt sadness over what I have missed out on over these years. All the good times and memories I could have had with friends and family were not meant to be. Anyway I have told myself that 2016 is the year I do more of this kind of thing when I feel up to it. I won't hide away any longer.
So there you have it. I have been to a christening and had two nights out all in the space of a month. It has to be the most adventurous month I have had in 8.5 years. Not once was I vertigo free but I managed. It has taught me not to get so nervous about gathering or events in the future. When my symptoms are all consuming then I obviously cannot attend such events which really P***** me off because at my age I should be in control of my life and be able to go out when I want and do as I please but sadly there is little control in life when you have a chronic vestibular disorder.That being said I do have days when my symptoms are less intense and I must take advantage of these moments in the future.Getting out and mingling and being part of the human race every once in a while can only be a good thing
Happy Christmas guys
keep pushing on
Swimmyhead
Tuesday 29 December 2015
Thursday 3 December 2015
Calmer seas,Christening and Chinese food
Hi Guys
Thought I would check in and let you know whats going on with me at the moment. If you have already read my previous post you will know that I was prescribed betahistine to see if it calms my symptoms. Well, that was a month ago and I have yet to take them. The reason being is that I have had a pretty good month balance/dizziness wise and don't want to rock the boat. Sure I have a level of dizziness and a light head throughout the days but I am able to function pretty well. I have no idea why the steadier balance and clearer head but it's nice to have these moments. I have no way of knowing how long the calmer seas will last but when it ends ( I am sure it will) I will then turn to the betahistine. If I took it now and it helped I might not feel the benefits(if any) because I feel ok. I think it best to take them when I am back to that disorientating hell and I will get a clearer picture if they work for me or not. My plan is to still come of my current medication after the trial with betahistine and try that other medicine I talked about previously. The medicine that helped that young man go from a vertigo ridden state to having his life back. So things are taking a little longer than planned but like I said I don't want to rock the boat with new medications whilst am having a better time of things.
On another note my friends had their children christened this past weekend and I was honoured to be a Godparent. Of course I was stressing a little weeks before the day because I have no control over the intensity of my symptoms. I didn't know if I would wake up really dizzy and disorientated or with more manageable symptoms. Luckily it was the latter and I had a nice day. I also had Chinese food for the first time in about 10 years which if you are on a migraine diet is a BIG no no (MSG). I can happily say it did not effect me negatively at all. It was delicious.
So there ya have it. Ill keep you guys posted.
Swimmyhead
Thought I would check in and let you know whats going on with me at the moment. If you have already read my previous post you will know that I was prescribed betahistine to see if it calms my symptoms. Well, that was a month ago and I have yet to take them. The reason being is that I have had a pretty good month balance/dizziness wise and don't want to rock the boat. Sure I have a level of dizziness and a light head throughout the days but I am able to function pretty well. I have no idea why the steadier balance and clearer head but it's nice to have these moments. I have no way of knowing how long the calmer seas will last but when it ends ( I am sure it will) I will then turn to the betahistine. If I took it now and it helped I might not feel the benefits(if any) because I feel ok. I think it best to take them when I am back to that disorientating hell and I will get a clearer picture if they work for me or not. My plan is to still come of my current medication after the trial with betahistine and try that other medicine I talked about previously. The medicine that helped that young man go from a vertigo ridden state to having his life back. So things are taking a little longer than planned but like I said I don't want to rock the boat with new medications whilst am having a better time of things.
On another note my friends had their children christened this past weekend and I was honoured to be a Godparent. Of course I was stressing a little weeks before the day because I have no control over the intensity of my symptoms. I didn't know if I would wake up really dizzy and disorientated or with more manageable symptoms. Luckily it was the latter and I had a nice day. I also had Chinese food for the first time in about 10 years which if you are on a migraine diet is a BIG no no (MSG). I can happily say it did not effect me negatively at all. It was delicious.
So there ya have it. Ill keep you guys posted.
Swimmyhead
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