I just got back from and ENG test at Georgetown. I wasn't expecting much trauma from this test at all, maybe a little bit of dizziness, and I am used to that, so no big deal. Everything went well until they had to blow warm air and then cold air into my ears with my eyes covered. I can safely say this was the absolute worst physical experience I have ever gone through!! I started feeling like I was spinning out of control, and got very very sick to my stomach every time. It was unbearable vertigo. Thank God for the wonderful Doctor and Intern who were present and let me squeeze their hands (I hope I didn't hurt them) and talk to them during this process! After hte test, I could not talk, sit up, turn, walk. I felt like everything was spinning, and I was sick to my stomach for a long while. The Doctor and Intern had to both hold me up to walk me to the seating area. I sat there motionless for about 1/2 hour, and then, it must have been from the stress and exhaustion, I fell asleep on that chair for close to an hour! Then I was much better and I drove me home.
Has anyone else had an experience close to this?? I am very concerned because I am wondering how treatment (currently scheduled for Cyberknife) is going to affect me. The Doctor told me I have particularly sensitive vestibular nerves.Thank you so much for your input there!
Laleh