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I am off to the doctor... UPDATE #1...UPDATE #2...UPDATE #3 (7/09/08)

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joenick
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?

I am off to the doctor... UPDATE #1...UPDATE #2...UPDATE #3 (7/09/08)

as soon as my mom comes over to watch Joey.

I can't take it anymore. Chat Icon

I have been EXTREMELY dizzy since Father's Day.

Now I'm getting nauseaous (sp?) too.

If I didn't just have AF in town, I'd be nervous. Chat Icon

I'm hoping I just need an antihistamine to unclog my head.

But seriously, I feel drunk...all the time...without the actual drinking. It stinks.

I'm getting old. Chat Icon Chat Icon

UPDATE #1-

I am off to see a neurologist. Right now.

The doctor didn't like what he saw.

I almost passed out in the office.

Please think of me.

Thanks. Chat Icon
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UPDATE #2_
Oh my God...I am seriously crying. You are all so sweet to be praying for me. I really and truly appreciate each and every one of your prayers and hugs.

So...I JUST came back from the neurologist. I was there for over 2 hours.

The doctor did some balance tests with me, and didn't like the results. I again came very close to passing out...not good.

He sent me for a VENG test which was pure torture. I had to wear these goggles with a camera on it. Then I had to do all of these things with my eyes; lay down and get up quickly Chat Icon Chat Icon ; sit in a chair while the tech shook meChat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon ...I was a mess.

And...direct quote from the tech, "I have been administering this test for many, many years and I have NEVER seen anyone experience THIS much dizziness."

Great. Chat Icon

Next step is an MRI and an MRA.

I also need another test known as the BAER test.

Then I have the last consult to review all the tests at the end of July. Chat Icon

The doctor said he "prays to God" that it is a serious inner ear infection (but I really don't have any other symptoms) that is causing the vertigo.

He said he wants to rule out brain tumors. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

I cried when he said that and he held my hand. Chat Icon

I think it's from sniffing the paint fumes of all the favors I have been making. Chat Icon

But so far, that's it. The MRI/ MRA will be scheduled within the next week. Then we go from there.

Thank you so much, everyone for all of your well wishes. I truly appreciate it...you have no idea how much. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon
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UPDATE #3 (7/09/08);

Just came back from the MRI test. Let me just say, it was one of the WORST experiences of my LIFE! Chat Icon

First, the tech looked like Constatine Maroulis from American Idol.
Not good.
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Second, I was put on a SMALL conveyor belt that went into a TEENY TINY FULLY ENCLOSED DARK TUNNEL!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

I stayed in said tunnel for 30 minutes, was taken out (still wasn't allowed to move), was given an injection of some sort, then went BACK IN THE TUNNEL for ANOTHER 30 minutes. Chat Icon

Pure, friggin torture.

To add to the torture, they gave me earphones that were playing the worst music I think I have ever heard in my life. One song was called, "When I Grow Up I Want to Be an Old Woman." Chat Icon
But that's OK, because the deafening clicks and bangs of the machinery drowned out all of the music.

AND...I had to pee soooooooooooooooo bad, I really thought I was going to have an accident.

So, all in all....horrific!

Monday I had the BAER test.
That was OK, in comparison to the MRI.

I had to wear huge headphones like an 80's DJ and listen to loud clicks and static.

It was supposed to measure brain waves.

Next I go for an MRA on Saturday. Ugh.

Then the 23rd is when all the tests are reviewed.

I am proud to say I have been dizzy-free for 5 days now. However, the dizziness was replaced with headaches.Chat Icon

Thanks so much for all the prayers. Just wanted to update since I have received so many lovely FM's.

You guys are the best!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 7/9/2008 11:55:56 AM.

Posted 6/24/08 8:31 AM
 
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HillW9608
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Awe Im sorry.. what a crappy way to feel!!! Let us know what happens!! Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 8:33 AM
 

Diana1215
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Val - since I had Jack I have been dizzy off and on. It's been bad this last week and a half - my mom thinks it's sinuses.

Once I take Sudafed I'm fine....hopefully that's all it is! Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 8:33 AM
 

IrishTracy
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Hope you feel better soon!!Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 8:36 AM
 

JerseyMamaOf3
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Chat Icon Chat Icon feel better

Posted 6/24/08 8:40 AM
 

Diane
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Posted 6/24/08 8:41 AM
 

Ang-Rich
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Let us know how it goes...hopefully it's just a little something that can be cleared up.


Posted 6/24/08 8:41 AM
 

twobabies
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

oh no val. I felt the same way two summers ago. turned out i have vertigo. feel better asap!!!! keep us updated. Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 8:51 AM
 

dooodles
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Good luck today at the doctor Val Chat Icon

Could it be an ear infection? I know they throw many people for a dizzy loop Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 8:52 AM
 

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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Feel betterChat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 8:56 AM
 

DmarieK
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Feel better soon!!

Posted 6/24/08 8:59 AM
 

Mrs. Patticakes
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Hope you feel better Val! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 8:59 AM
 

stayandjohn
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Posted 6/24/08 8:59 AM
 

AugustMommy
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

awww..feel better soon!! Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 9:06 AM
 

smdl
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Posted 6/24/08 9:11 AM
 

cgdg61606
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Feel better!

Posted 6/24/08 9:11 AM
 

Stefanie

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Re: I am off to the doctor...

Feel better Val!
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Posted 6/24/08 9:15 AM
 

joenick
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Re: I am off to the doctor...

UPDATE IN FIRST POST~

Posted 6/24/08 10:12 AM
 

Theresa05
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good luck!Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 10:13 AM
 

SuzyQ
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Re: I am off to the doctor... UPDATE #1...

Ugh!!! Feel better!!! Chat Icon


I just saw the update. How scary!!! I hope everything is ok. Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Message edited 6/24/2008 10:17:07 AM.

Posted 6/24/08 10:14 AM
 

ckdk
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Re: I am off to the doctor... UPDATE #1...

OMG Val feel better and let us knowChat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 10:15 AM
 

2PreciousBlessings
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Posted 6/24/08 10:16 AM
 

cgdg61606
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Posted 6/24/08 10:17 AM
 

HillW9608
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Re: I am off to the doctor... UPDATE #1...

OMG.. hope everything goes ok!!!! Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 10:19 AM
 

pinkandblue
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Re: I am off to the doctor... UPDATE #1...

feel better, please give us an update when you can Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/24/08 10:23 AM
 
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