hbep

Hi there,

Just to add to what CL has said. You compensate as your brain learns to work in tandem with the damaged balance nerve. It basically has to decipher the new signals coming from the damaged ear. When you twist and turn, your brain is basically going 'Hmmm, how do I do this? You get dizzy as your brain deciphers the new signals from the damaged ear during the difficult manoevre. The more times you do a manouvre, the more chance the brain has to learn the manouvre and get it right. It eventually works it out, stores the information, and you no longer get dizzy doing the move. It is good to keep active. Like CL says, basically you are free to do as much as you want, but if you push yourself too hard, you'd know - you would feel horribly dizzy, which is then disabling, and discourages people from doing any more, and is also potentially counter productive, as it over loads the brain with information. You aren't supposed to avoid activites entirely which make you dizzy as then your brain would never have a chance to compensate.

In short, if you're happy doing sport, it makes you a bit dizzy, but you can manage it, and don't feel too awful afterwards, then carry on. You aren't doing yourself any harm, in fact you are helping yourself towards compensation and recovery. If it makes you feel worse for a considerable length of time afterwards and makes you miserable, then slow down, and do less.
best,

hbep

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