I am posting this as I am currently very frustrated at how long I am taking to recover from labyrinthitis which I was diagnosed with 6months ago. I am 29 years old and previously lead a happy "go lucky" healthy life. Now I have to think twice about what I can do. Don't get me wrong I am a lot better than I was back then, I found walking very unsteady and would get dizzy spells frequently thought the day. Very gradually over the months I have been able to resume normal activities including visiting the gym and golf. However I am still experiencing less major but still disconcerting symptoms. These include less severe dizzy spells (especially if I have been moving about i.e doing household chores) and inbalance when walking in the dark. I have been told by my ENT specialist that it can take months to recover but as recovery is so gradual I wonder if I'll ever get back to my old self and not be constantly concious of these horrible feelings which is reducing my quality of life. Are there any other people out there who have been through this aswell, I would love you to reply to this and hopefully I can take some re-assurance from your reply.
Regards
Steve
[This message has been edited by crazylegs (edited 11-23-2002).]
Yep, I have VL for 2 mths now and beginning to wonder if it'll ever go? Am currently trying Acupuncture and about to try Cranial Osteopathy as have heard it can work. Have you tried any of these? Do you have a feeling of "not being here" and is is worse if you move your head a lot?
Have been told my my ENT that the adaption process from L'itis can take months. But you will recover Steve. Apparently if you take anti-vertigo medication etc the process cantake half as along and even prevent it so that is why people end up having it for years. Stay clear of the medication and you will be fine. Good Luck.
Thanks for all your replies. I am pleased to say that since I posted the original post my symptoms have been improving and I can now see an end to this. So to any one reading this with Labyrinthitis please get some hope from me. Be positive! you'll get there.
What I forget to mention and have be wondering is also now my right ear often now feels like it has catarrh stuck in it. My right ear pops or clicks when I yawn and open my mouth. This in its self don't bother me but I can't help feeling that it had something to do with the Labyrinthitis. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
[This message has been edited by crazylegs (edited 12-14-2002).]
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