Oh, hai blog. How are you?
I wish I had more time to write. Did you know that? I bet you did. I think I’ve mentioned it before.
Thank you so much to each and every one of you who took the time to stop by, read my first chapter, and comment (or not.. even those who didn’t say anything, I appreciate you reading it). It means a lot to get feedback! Anyway.
How have you all been lately? I was just thinking the other day of how much I was blogging last year. Not only was I blogging a lot, but I was reading a lot of blogs and commenting a lot too. It makes me sad that I don’t seem to have time for it anymore. Well, I didn’t have time for it last year either, but I just did it anyway. Whatever. Honestly, the move to WordPress really jacked me up on that one. I relied a bit too much on the Google FriendFollow feature on Blogger for keeping up with my favorite friends. So… sorry. My bad. I need to get a reader already.
I’ve been depressed lately. (What else is new, right?) It’s fun. NOT.
Also? I had a migraine last Friday. A migraine that has left me feeling off kilter. Literally. I’ve been dizzy and having problems with ear pressure, tinnitus (ringing), and vertigo (dizziness). It’s been an adventure, I tell ya. Kind of like I went to a really awesome concert and got drunk. But I didn’t.
Consequences without actions. Rad.
So, Dr. Google has informed me that this may be what’s referred to as a vestibular migraine and that this vertigo may last for several days. I’m currently on day 4. Yippee! Nothing quite like getting up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and nearly running into the wall, correcting yourself, and almost falling over. It could also be something called Meniere’s Disease or even an Acoustic Neuroma (tumor), which are both more common among people who suffer from Migraine. Also, Meniere’s is more common in people who have psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.
I’m dizzy because I’m crazy. No wait. I’m crazy because I’m dizzy. Shit. I don’t know. I’m confused.
If I can’t pass a sobriety test by Monday, my husband will relinquish me to the doctor and see if they can fix my head. Wish me luck!
Oh, and Merry Christmas!
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Just remember that there are people out there that you don’t see everyday that are pulling for you and some of us have been in the same place, or still are, and we love you and are here for you anytime you need us!! Love you all and Merry Christmas and cheers to the New Year, its got to get better sometime, right? LOL
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Let me know if you need a ride on Monday.
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Thanks, babe.
and I’m bracing myself for 2010.. 09 wasn’t too bad for me.. but I tend to have issues in even numbered years.
(what was that about crazy??..)
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:12 pm
Thank you, hon. I will.
And apparently, if I go, I’m supposed to bring someone along. Cause not only am I nuts, but I’m stupid too.
(I’m only kidding, I don’t know what I’m talking about. Kind of.)
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:21 pm
You mean you’re not supposed to drive when you’re dizzy? Damn, all those times I just drove in circles because of vertigo. Now I know why!
December 22nd, 2009 at 5:45 pm
actually, it has something to do with absorbing information and such.. but yeah. i probably shouldn’t be driving either. not that i could if i wanted to. LOL
December 22nd, 2009 at 6:12 pm
I can bring the video camera, if you’d like
December 22nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
hey, you…
Thinking about you, I sensed a disturbance in the Force. I set up some more prayer flags for you, on my way up the mountain…
Peace and blessings to you this Christmas…
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:29 am
Thank you ever so much, dear.
It is most appreciated!
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:33 am
Oh, I’m sorry you’re not feeling well! I was just about to say, “I hope you’ll go to the doctor” before I read that was already part of your plans. Stay away from Dr. Google, though! He is nothing but scary most of the time!
And I hear you about the blog thing. At the beginning of december I hadn’t had the time to read blogs in a couple of months, but had finally calmed down a little bit. I had THOUSANDS of unread posts in my reader, and it was so overwhelming. I marked everything as read, and started over fresh. It has been much easier to keep up with that way.
I hope you find some time for yourself!
December 24th, 2009 at 12:46 am
Maybe you just need to bang your head against the wall a few times? Just an idea.
Merry Christmas.
December 24th, 2009 at 11:28 am
I am a physical therapist in Las Vegas and came across your post on a Google Alert. Meniere’s disease and migraines can be definitely confusing as the symptoms are similar. With Menieres, you will have a lot of fullness in the ear and a roaring tinnitus when having the attack. Sleeping off a meniere’s attack doesn’t work while it can help with migraine dizziness (helps differentiate). Acoustic neuromas are typically slow onset hearing loss and disequilibrium, not abrupt so very unlikely. The key to migraine dizziness is get the migraines under control with medications, make sure you aren’t triggering migraines with food, and if you are still having dizziness go to a PT who specializes in vestibular therapy to tune your balance system back up. See VEDA.org to find therapist in your area.
Best of luck and email me any time…
December 24th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Thank you, very much, for your comment Brian.
Your input is very helpful. I’m still not sure what the deal is. The vertigo is all but gone aside from when I change positions too quickly. I still have a bit of fullness in the ear and my head has been aching on and off the past couple days.. For now, I’ll wait and see what happens and keep track of any symptoms.
Thanks again!