ANA Discussion Forum

Post-Treatment => Balance Issues => Topic started by: Echo on December 06, 2014, 09:17:30 am

Title: Big Improvement!
Post by: Echo on December 06, 2014, 09:17:30 am

Just wanted to share some good news with those who are experiencing balance issues.  After one full year of Vestibular Rehab post GK, I am finally able to walk the dog at night without wandering all over the sidewalk or off of it!  So far I'm doing 100% better in the dark than I did last winter. The sensation of tumbling over is also gone when I bend over to pick something up, and my walking speed has increased!  I still have moments where I bump the door frame going through a room or I do a little side step if I turn to quick, but nothing as intense as what I experienced last winter.

I know there is always the possibility of balance issues returning, but for now I'm more than pleased to share how well things are progressing.

Cathie

Title: Re: Big Improvement!
Post by: arizonajack on December 06, 2014, 12:15:31 pm

Quote from: Echo on December 06, 2014, 09:17:30 am

Just wanted to share some good news with those who are experiencing balance issues.  After one full year of Vestibular Rehab post GK, I am finally able to walk the dog at night without wondering all over the sidewalk or off of it!  So far I'm doing 100% better in the dark than I did last winter. The sensation of tumbling over is also gone when I bend over to pick something up, and my walking speed has increased!
Cathie

Wonderful.

Quote from: Echo on December 06, 2014, 09:17:30 am

I still have moments where I bump the door frame going through a room or I do a little side step if I turn to quick,

Me, too. I'm not sure that will ever go away, but I'm hoping.  ;D

Title: Re: Big Improvement!
Post by: ampeep on January 14, 2015, 12:27:34 am

Am happy to hear that your balance has improved!  Sounds like your hearing is much better too, so hope that continues.

Title: Re: Big Improvement!
Post by: NYLady on January 14, 2015, 09:18:13 am

Echo,

Great news!  Gives us all something to look forward to.  I know for me, I always think how much I took for granted prior to the AN diagnosis.  As they say, sometimes you dont appreciate something till you lose it.

All the best to you for your continued progress.

NYL

Title: Re: Big Improvement!
Post by: Echo on January 21, 2015, 09:21:58 pm

Thank you NYL,

Life does get better, we just have to ride out the rough days to appreciate the good ones!
There definitely is a turning point (for the good) around the 1 year post GK.

Cathie.