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by 02kar 16 Apr 2014 ( edited Apr 17'14 12:48 )
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I loved reading your responses to my good news. To answer the question of what did the doctor discover on my dizzies. I did have a crystal or crystals displaced. That was resolved very quickly. Unfortunately, I also had a viral infection in my ears that was missed. So there has been damage to the vestibular nerves. But PT has been very effective in teaching me to train my brain to not listen to the incorrect signals the nerves have been sending to my brain. It's great to look at a focal point and not have it moving so I can walk to it without weaving. I can even stand with my eyes closed for a minute and only wobble a little bit. She even has me walking backwards for a short distance. I can't wait to see what she has me doing today. It is so exciting to go twice a week and see progress each visit.

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by cfidl 16 Apr 2014
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Wow! that is fantastic! I am so glad you will be able to drive again! I could not imagine not having that privilege.
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by grossfamilie 16 Apr 2014
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Great news - and wishing you much progress. It is such a relief if y ou
yourself can work on the therapy in order to make your body behaving as it had done before you got sick. It gives you the feeling it is also a bit your control and decision- keep on working for your health!
But relax a bit over Easter holidays :-)
Maria
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by dennis999 16 Apr 2014
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Delighted for you to hear this news. Onwards and upwards is the way to go. As a special treat for being a good girl, you may take yourself out when you are back driving and treat yourself to those replacement scissors...................Yippeeeee.
N.B. I am betting you will find the missing scissors the moment you return from the shop with the new pair......lol
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by gerryvb 16 Apr 2014
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I'm so happy for you, keep continuing the improvement, enjoy all the moving and walking without dizzies.
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by debswebster 16 Apr 2014
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Amazing news, you have progressed well. So pleased for you!
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by pldc 16 Apr 2014
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This is wonderful news Karen! I am very pleased for you to have such terrific visual progress! Good work & keep it up. ~hugs~
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by dragonflyer 16 Apr 2014
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So very happy for you...
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by pennifold 16 Apr 2014
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YIPPEE! KAREN, sounds like you are on your way to a full recovery. Keep at it, love Chris
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by grandmamek 16 Apr 2014
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Karen, What wonderful news!! Am so happy to hear you are well on the way to complete recovery. That news made my day!! Hugs, Mary
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by rescuer 16 Apr 2014
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It is such a challenge when you cannot stand up without falling over if your eyes are closed. Failing a traffic stop test is no good either. I am glad you are getting better and the world has stopped spinning all the time.
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by shozo1271 16 Apr 2014
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That is GREAT news Karen!!!! I am so happy for you! **Flowers for all**
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by gerryb 17 Apr 2014
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Great! So glad PT has helped also! Did she have you falling over to one side?
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by sewilso 17 Apr 2014
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PT is key to recovery in many things. I am so glad you're doing better! Hope progress continues!
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by Leaha 17 Apr 2014
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Wonderful! Hope you have a very Happy Easter and that you can relax a bit.
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by noah 17 Apr 2014
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Oh my God is so Good Isn't He ,hugs
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by anssmile 17 Apr 2014
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Hi,
I am very glad to hear you have found the problem, and that you can train your brain to work around it. God bless! Have a very Blessed Easter.
Best Regards
Anneliese
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by airyfairy 17 Apr 2014
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Wonderful news
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by eyeztodiefor10 17 Apr 2014
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Good for you! It is no fun being dizzy and light headed most of the time. I had a bought of it myself several years ago. They finally discovered my thyroid meds were too strong and they adjusted the dosage to a lower one. Since then things have been fairly good. It doesn't help that three of the meds I'm on all claim to maybe cause dizziness! So happy for you that things are improving!
Meri
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by mariahail 17 Apr 2014
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Praise the Lord!!!!
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by mariahail 17 Apr 2014
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Praise the Lord!!!!
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by jen15957 17 Apr 2014
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So glad to hear you're on the road to recovery.
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by lidiad 17 Apr 2014
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Wonderful news, Karen. I'm happy for you.
Hugs, Lidia