I’ve been dealing with dizziness, but it’s inside my head. Not vertigo because my surroundings are not moving/spinning. Although they say it’s BPPV. I was sick in November 2023 and that’s when it started. It comes and goes with no rhyme or reason. Never when I’m standing or walking (so far). I’ve been to an ENT, seen an audiologist and have had a CT of my ears because they thought it might be “Superior semicircular canal dehiscence of right ear”. Which by the looks of my CT report it was not.
I can’t live like this. I can’t drive, watch my grandkids. I hate being home alone because I’m afraid something will happen and it’s all getting depressing. I would love any and all suggestions for any kind of help.
Thank you
I’ve been dealing with dizziness, but it’s inside my head. Not vertigo because my surroundings are not moving/spinning. Although they say it’s BPPV. I was sick in November 2023 and that’s when it started. It comes and goes with no rhyme or reason. Never when I’m standing or walking (so far). I’ve been to an ENT, seen an audiologist and have had a CT of my ears because they thought it might be “Superior semicircular canal dehiscence of right ear”. Which by the looks of my CT report it was not.
I can’t live like this. I can’t drive, watch my grandkids. I hate being home alone because I’m afraid something will happen and it’s all getting depressing. I would love any and all suggestions for any kind of help.
Thank you
Hi, I too have had to give up driving. I gave my car to my neighbor who works every day. She is very nice to pick up store items for me. I was hospitalized recently for a kidney infection and sepsis. After I came home I realized that my dizziness was worse. I use a rollator when I go outside. I walk twice around the outside of my apartment bldg every day. I try to have a goal to fill each day and reach out to a friend or neighbor. I'm starting my 4th year with balance issues. Have had many many tests and Dr. visits. No diagnosis. I am accepting that I may never find a cure or true understanding from others as to why I don't get "over" this. I will be 83 in Aug. Gratitude for family close by, Faith, friends and a nice place to live keeps me going one day at a time. I pray a lot for strength and endurance.
I am so sorry to hear this. As it remains a suspicion for BPPV, not confirmed, it is essential to take a second opinion, possibly from a neurologist. Therapy for vestibular problems could offer relief in the process of retraining the balance system. Meanwhile, keeping stress and anxiety under control by some mindfulness technique may lessen the intensity of the symptom manifesting.