I want to thank you all for the wonderful and cheery birthday messages. They are very much appreciated. I had a quiet day thanks to my vertigo which has become worse over the last 4 months, but I managed to renew my driver's license and we went to the Rotary Club dinner last night where I got my fix for seafood. Yum!

by 02kar 10 May 2017

It's been 4 months of trying to break the cycle with no improvement. I had a brain MRI Monday to check my cerebellum. So we are now seeking a neurologist with the sub-specialty I need and a PT with training in Vestibular Training. My goal is to be able to turn on my machines even if I have to do a project in mini steps. But enough of my sad story. I love your projects and designs. Keep stocking up for another successful show.

by jrob 10 May 2017

I'm so sorry for both of you. Can't imagine my world spinning out of control. Have either/both of you tried the Epley maneuver?
Epley Maneuver
If your vertigo comes from your left ear and side:

Sit on the edge of your bed. Turn your head 45 degrees to the left (not as far as your left shoulder). Place a pillow under you so when you lie down, it rests between your shoulders rather than under your head.
Quickly lie down on your back, with your head on the bed (still at the 45-degree angle). The pillow should be under your shoulders. Wait 30 seconds (for any vertigo to stop).
Turn your head halfway (90 degrees) to the right without raising it. Wait 30 seconds.
Turn your head and body on its side to the right, so you're looking at the floor. Wait 30 seconds.
Slowly sit up, but remain on the bed a few minutes.
If the vertigo comes from your right ear, reverse these instructions. Sit on your bed, turn your head 45 degrees to the right, and so on.
Do these movements three times before going to bed each night, until you've gone 24 hours without dizziness.

by basketkase 10 May 2017

I know I am going to try this........thank you, Jerilyn!!

by awesome1 10 May 2017

I had the misplaced crystals in my left ear..very bad vertigo that caused me to spasm with sudden moves. My ear/nose/throat dr ( I can't spell the specialty)...he did the Epley on me in office...only slightly different. He sent me home to stay upright for 24 hrs. It was awfully hard sleeping upright in a chair. I propped myself surrounded by pillows. But it was successful and I've been fine since. I never knew what disturbed the crystals, and I have fallen hard on my head since with no after effects. My hubby had a brain stroke a yr ago..he's had vertigo since and may never be better. Nothing to do for him and I feel so sorry for both of you--- been there!