vertigo...

[hope4204 2]

i just wanted to let everyone know whats been going on with me the past week! i had been struggling with nausea for a while and then vertigo hit me! it was so bad i couldnt move my head without throwing up! so last wednesday my mom took me to the hospital and they kept me until yesterday! i was very malnourished and dehydrated! they ran tests and did a spinal tap and every other thing they could think of to try and figure out where this was coming from and as of today i still dont know! but they have me on some meds that are allowing me to function at least. i go in tomorrow for a test to see if it is inner ear related. i still have some blurred vision and a head ache but its much better than where i was a week ago! unfortunately i GAINED 10 pounds while i was there, all the fluids and starting to eat again i guess... but fingers crossed that tomorrow there will be some answers and i can get back on track!

[LAN2k 18]

I'm really feeling bad that you are in such distress! Is your surgeon involved? Shouldn't he or she be? How long ago were you sleeved? Do you know if your problem is sleeve related? Please keep us updated and feel better. I pray this matter is resolved.

[hope4204 2]

my sleeve doc was working along side the neurologist while i was there. the problem does not appear to be related to my sleeve, but since i do have the sleeve it kinda made things a little more complicated, but he is just that great a person he came to see me for at least 30 minutes each day to make sure i was ok and just helped keep me in good spirits! i was sleeved on dec 7th.

[LAN2k 18]

Well it is sort of a relief to know that your surgeon is alerted and aware of your condition. I'm sure he is very concerned. Please keep us posted here as to your progress. I'm wondering if you may be having an adverse reaction to a medication? I would assume your doctors have that in check? Please be patient and strong you will pull through this.

[Tiffykins 673]

Hope, I'm glad y'all are getting some answers, and I hope they figure out what is causing all of this for you. Keep us posted, and know that I've got you in my prayers.

[hope4204 2]

ok so after having my test today i was told that it appears my vertigo was caused by a "flu like virus" that settled into my inner ear! FOR REAL?!?!?! i laughed when i was told this... i mean how many ppl can say they had a flu in their inner ear that landed them in the hospital for a week!!!???!!! hahaha anyways im glad is wasnt something serious and i am already feeling much better thanks to some meds that are keeping the dizziness under control! my only problem now is it seems my body is wanting to make up for lost time and i have a ravenous appetite!! i am calling the nutritionist tomorrow to get back on track, i feel like i ate and ate and ate today!! thank you all for your thoughts and prayers!

[Mary Gordon 3]

hope you get better soon.............please keep us posted on your results.

goodluck:thumbup1:

[thinoneday 445]

hope, know that we are all here for you whenever you need us. . . i hope that all goes good for you . . keep us posted. . . we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers

[LAN2k 18]

i just wanted to let everyone know whats been going on with me the past week! i had been struggling with nausea for a while and then vertigo hit me! it was so bad i couldnt move my head without throwing up! so last wednesday my mom took me to the hospital and they kept me until yesterday! i was very malnourished and dehydrated! they ran tests and did a spinal tap and every other thing they could think of to try and figure out where this was coming from and as of today i still dont know! but they have me on some meds that are allowing me to function at least. i go in tomorrow for a test to see if it is inner ear related. i still have some blurred vision and a head ache but its much better than where i was a week ago! unfortunately i GAINED 10 pounds while i was there, all the fluids and starting to eat again i guess... but fingers crossed that tomorrow there will be some answers and i can get back on track!

Great news! I mean I'm not thinking it's great that you had this ear flu or anything like that...but I am so relieved that the problem was identified and is being treated and you are on the mend. Thanks for the update. Very glad your feeling better.

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Hope I am so glad you finally have some answers! I have really been thinking about you. I can't wait for you to feel well enough to come back to the chat room.

My ear has given me so much trouble for the past month,I really feel for ya!

[Tiffykins 673]

YAY YAY YAY I just knew it was something to do with your ears. Funny thing is my step-dad was having the same issues, he went through a MRI, head CT, all these diagnostics, and anti-nausea meds and I told my mom to take him to an ENT specialist, and low and behold he had an enormous inner ear infection.

I just know your going to feel so much better once all this passes ! ! !