health update

I thought I’d do a brief update on my health status, despite still being in the middle of the diagnostic swamp.

When I wrote my last update, I had not yet started vestibular therapy or had my hearing test. The hearing test ruled out hearing loss as a cause for the tinnitus. I’ve been making progress with vestibular therapy and my balance is improving, although fatigue or being out in the summer weather aggravates things considerably.

It’s looking increasingly like the basic problem may be in my neck, so I have just begun physical therapy on my neck and we are looking into referrals to specialists who might be able to arrive at a diagnosis.

Meanwhile, I’m continuing to operate at diminished capacity. The tinnitus remains constant. There is still a lot of fatigue and brain fog and some periods of fuzzy vision. The neck pain, headache, and tingling come and go. I have to be careful not to do too much on any particular day and sometimes need naps. I am cutting back on my responsibilities and activities, which is frustrating.

Stay tuned…

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Author: Joanne Corey

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  3. UGH – I hear you – my chronic nuisance is migraine… but the hardest part of the journey was losing my sense of self (less motivation, less ability, less energy etc made me feel like a shadow of myself) – things are getting better as I embrace this new version of myself. Good luck on your journey – Linda xx

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    1. Sending best wishes to you, Linda. I hope that, along with your evolving sense of self, you are also able to find some helpful treatments that will bring relief. I have several family members who struggle with migraines and realize how life altering they can be.

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      1. Sigh – migraines definitely seem to run in the family – My mother was my genetic link, and I’m waiting to see if either of my daughters gets them (so far so good and no pain). Thank you for the well wishes – they’re happily accepted, and I’ll send you some good ol’ healing vibes back in return to share around your family! xox

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  4. I’m sorry you’re going through this and hope you get some relief soon. My tinnitus is constant, but PT did help the dizziness quite a bit. It’s interesting how so many things are connected to our necks… and everything else. Glad you’re taking it easy. I’m saying a healing prayer for you.

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