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40 Hours in New York City

I'm back and more or less in one piece after what may have been the briefest and most intense, physically and emotionally demanding trip I've ever taken. First off, the weeks leading up to it were intense. Will I go? … Continue reading

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Together We May Balance

The last few days have been a blur of medical facilities, babysitter finding, insurance wrangling, and boy-struggling. I'm pretty tired by all of it. But that has been the theme of the whole summer hasn't it? I think I work … Continue reading

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new, improved diagnosis

Yesterday I went to the Cleveland Clinic to see this new doctor, a wonderful woman who I think can make my life much, much better. She's the Head of the Vestibular and Balance Disorders department within the Head and Neck … Continue reading

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I bought a cane

This is surely a premature milestone in my life. I'm wavering between being incredibly depressed that it has come to this, and being all (sing it) "I am strong… I am invincible… I am WOOOMAAAN!" I'm not going to let … Continue reading

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sun, waves (and dizziness)

We just got back yesterday from our sojourn to the wonderful south. I'm getting so fond of the whole region, and it's not just the grits and sweet tea. The Inn where we stay has become a second home to … Continue reading

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the unreliable car in my head

this is a nice short explanation of Meniere's disease:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-b91ughElY 

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Visually Dependent

So here's the latest 411 on my favorite vestibular disorder. Yesterday I went to this vestibular therapist– it's a sub-specialty of Physical Therapy that is focussed on balance and inner ear issues. I had hoped that she could work wonders … Continue reading

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the honey bandit strikes again

Unbelievable. And yet. I think the amazing part of the story, really, is that I let my guard down yet again. I… maybe I've been a bit preoccupied by my new life with Meniere's disease. Maybe I've been a little … Continue reading

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The Dizzy Lounge

If this keeps up, I'm going to have to create an off-shoot blog, tentatively titled "Half A Bubble Off: My life with Meniere's Disease." So yesterday I went to see the Ear Nose Throat guy. This is the appt I've … Continue reading

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Chronic

Just yesterday I was so incredibly happy– almost borderline euphoric– because I felt SO normal! I didn't feel dizzy at all. I did wildly risky things, like bending down to get something from a low cupboard, and standing on a … Continue reading

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