Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evoloving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Yes vertigo is horrible! I've had vertigo for many years, diagnosed with it over 17 yrs ago, then found out just a few years ago I had Meniere's, but it took a while and the right doctor to definitely say that's what I had. And I will say vertigo & a Meniere's attack/episode are different believe it or not. I knew the difference immediately after having vertigo for so many years. Told my doc this was different. There are times my head feels off/kinda off balance (I call it feeling wonky, lol).
When an episode hits (others call it an attack, but don't like that word) I have just a couple of minutes to find something to throw up in and a safe place to ride out the episode, because it lasts hours. My head spins with vertigo, but get almost immediately super tired, can't keep eyes open kind of tired. Which of course when you close your eyes the spinning feels worse, but just can't keep my eyes open, it's like passing out I guess. Wake up just to throw up and back out again, until the episode is over, which even when it's done, I still don't feel better, it takes a while. It takes a lot out of your body, even next day I feel rundown. It's a horrible thing to go through.
I had a procedure done where the doc popped my ear drum & put some medication (steroid I believe) directly into my ear in a certain place. Not a fun experience but I would do it again if I need to, because it has been a blessing. I haven't had an episode since (knock on wood!), still have that wonky feeling a few times a day, especially with certain movements or with the weather pressure. If the wonky feeling is a little more pronounced, I can take a valium or half of one, and it helps. It takes me a long time to go through what doc gives me, I don't overtake any medications. I hate having to go in to see the doc just to get a refill, she knows I don't abuse any drugs, but she has to follow the guidelines on prescribing meds like that.
I wonder if essential oils would help. I have found them very helpful with many medical conditions. If you find good information about oil's being useful make sure you purchase from reputable company. There's many bad brands trying to get a piece of the pie since the EO boom. If you need suggestions just ask. Also, CBD might be an option. Many swear by it for multiple conditions. I've tried it but didn't give it a chance. Any natural remedies like herbs or CBD will take at least 4-6 weeks to notice a change. Unlike medicine that masks the problem. Plants are used to fix the problem. I've been seeing a pain management doctor twelve years, I'm familiar with the refill policy. It's aggravating as all get out but I understand. I've seen abuse in my family and it's brought one family member down to soon. She's in the nursing home because she can't take care of herself. Her mind is sharpe but medicine ruined her body. I get it, when you are in are in severe pain it's easy to take the drugs. I've been there! I respect a doctor that doesn't prescribe with out a visit. However I can understand your frustration. Hoping you won't have more episodes. It's frustrating seeing life pass you by. I've dealt with that a lot due to pain. In the end we can only do what's best for us and in our own speed.