"The Flyin' V" is what I call my new and constant companion, Vertigo. I detest it. I wouldn't wish it on another person, even my worst enemy. But today, Thursday, makes one week that the V and I have been together. I suppose today is an anniversary of sorts. Ha!
I went to the Dr. yesterday and my blood pressure was way too high so I'm on BP and cholesterol medications. She informed me that the Meclizine should help the V but I haven't been taking enough. I chewed four pills today but no improvement yet. However, my eyes do have this lovely gritty feel to them and I have no energy at all. Hopefully the Meclizine will help at some point.
The Dr. didn't seem to think there was a connection between the blood pressure and the V but some things I've read on the web make me wonder if there is. I hope there is and I hope the medication will lower the BP enough to help the V. We'll see.
Honestly, if this doesn't improve a lot and very quickly I can't see any way I can keep my job. I can't drive and although I have short periods where the V seems manageable, its definitely affecting my performance at work.
At any rate, I'm still around but not cooking much as its hard to cook when one can barely stand and I haven't felt like doing much.
Thanks for the emails asking how I am. Now you know. :) And if you're a long time sufferer of Vertigo, you have my utmost respect and deepest sympathy at the same time.
4 comments:
Oh dear! I've been wondering about how you're doing! I'm hoping the meds get things under control for you, so you can keep your job and start cooking again.
do you ever have a headache when
you have the vertigo.....I have the same problem...i was a told the vertigo is really a migraine
with or without a headache....or it could be a inner ear problem..
you need to see a ENT doctor......
look up on the internet migraines. vertigo and inner ear problems..i could not believe it, when i was told i was having migraines...i hope you feel better soon ......
Anonymous, I don't normally get headaches with the vertigo though a few days ago I did have a headache a couple of times. Honestly, I think in my situation that the vertigo causes the headache rather than the other way around. I've researched this til my eyes are about ready to pop out. The V has improved some the last few days but if it doesn't improve more or go away I do plan to see an ENT. Thanks for your input. :)
Hugs and Prayers dear. I am glad there has been in improvement.
Blessings, GG
Post a Comment