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josan ([info]josan) wrote,
@ 2008-07-10 12:55:00

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No, I'm not dead.

No, I'm not hibernating.

No, I'm not pissed off at some of the negative responses to my Snarry.

Hmmm, let me see: I think that covers all the email questions I've been getting.

What I am is wiped out. Not only was the end of the year a real 'treat', but I've come down with something called "benign vertigo". Mind, my definition of benign doesn't seem to be that of the person who so named this aliment.

It's like walking on the deck of a ship. On good days, the sea is calm and there's just some gentle rocking. But on the bad days, the ship is in the middle of that so-called perfect storm and I need a cane to stay upright and stable.

Rapid eye movement (like reading) can set it off as well as patterned flooring and wallpaper. So can a sudden turn of the head. Or moving my sight back and forth, or up and down. (No tennis games permitted!)

Right now, today is a good day, but I can only watch a screen for a very limited amount of time.

There are more good days than bad these days, but I don't want to set them off, hence I am avoiding LJ, IJ and all the other Js.

And that's what's up with me.

I've been told that once I go a whole week without trouble, the BV will probably be over. It's been 7 weeks and the bloody thing is hanging in for dear life.

So that's what's happening to me. :-)

Hugs to all. I miss you.

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[info]undinae
2008-07-10 05:05 pm UTC (link)
I completely symphathise. I suddenly got virtigo after a bout of flu a couple of years ago. For about 2 weeks I got around by desperately clutching onto walls, chairs, railings, etc. This gradually got better, but even 3 months later I was getting occasional spells where everything would suddenly slip sideways. Now I am pretty much completely better, but if I am very tired I can still feel light headed.

Hope you feel better soon.

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[info]lilithilien
2008-07-10 08:13 pm UTC (link)
You poor thing! I have occasional bouts of labyrinthitis, that dizziness is the most disorienting thing in the world. Avoiding the computer screen helps me, and also stay hydrated, over-hydrated. I really hope it gets better soon!

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[info]leela_cat
2008-07-10 10:29 pm UTC (link)
We miss you too. But we'll still be here when you're back and feeling better.

Take care of yourself.

*hugs*

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[info]freddie_mac
2008-07-11 12:26 am UTC (link)
Dont'cha love it when your body decides that life's too quiet? My body got bored and attacked itself (auto-immune disease), which took me a year to recover from/stabilize. Been there, and sometimes all you can do is tie a knot at the end of your rope and hang on -- things will eventually get better, its just the getting there that's a pain.

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[info]tootiredtosleep
2008-07-11 12:28 am UTC (link)
So glad to know you are okay. I too have had inner ear issues resulting in vertigo. Sucks big time. Take care of yourself. We miss you and want you well soon.

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sorry...
(Anonymous)
2008-07-14 12:17 am UTC (link)
I had unexplained vertigo once, years ago. It was a miserable experience. I couldn't drive, ride my bike, I was off work for a week. It eventually went away (slowly!) and I haven't had any problem since. I hope yours does the same. And I LOVED your last snarry. Albus ending up with Mei-Ping was perfect! The story was so original and fresh! Your characters are always interesting and believable. Hope you feel better!

Allisan Rekrula...(who has never opened an insanejournal account)

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