ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Balance Issues => Topic started by: Greece Lover on April 18, 2016, 01:39:21 pm
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My surgery is scheduled for May 9 2016. Middle Fossa.
Has anyone spent time on a boat and had trouble with extra dizziness after surgery? I lead study trips to Greece and we sleep on a boat sometimes and I need to be able to drive and lead tours. thanks!
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Hi
I don't know about the boat scenario, but I attended the local Dallas Fort Worth ANA meeting last weekend, they invited a vestibular therapist to the meeting.
She was really great explaining the mechanics of balance (the role of the eyes, the inner ear, and sensation in your joints - all of them factor in). She showed how a good therapist can identify very specifically where your system is not quite working right, and give you a simple tailored exercise plan that takes just minutes a day, to "train your brain" to adjust for the new you.
I think probably some people don't realize they need more time w/ specifically a vestibular therapist, or maybe there isn't a good one locally. Anyway seems like they have a whole lot to offer. But patients need to know about it and seek it out. I think it is covered by most medical insurance.
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This may sound unusual. I have had problems with seasickness my entire life. I'm 46 and love boats but always get sick.
After my surgery (7 and 8 nerves removed), I don't get seasick any more. Crazy. Life of seasickness. After surgery. No more. My first sailing trip was five months after surgery.
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Fascinating. No more sea sickness. A silver lining, I suppose. thanks!
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Thanks, Sheba, for this information. I've got the name of the PT person at my hospital, and also someone recommended in my home town. So, I'm planning on getting the therapy I need.
Monday can't come quickly enough; excited to have it be done.
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Good luck on your surgery. I will say a prayer for you. Take care!
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Many prayers and good thoughts for your surgery, GL. It actually makes me excited to know that your excited for Monday. Not that I've read everything on this forum in a weeks time....(just diagnosed)...but you are the first person so far who I've seen excited. Gives me hope. Thank you.