After a long day yesterday, a little down time in the motel and a good nights sleep I started this morning with the vestibular therapy session at 8AM. Before starting the therapy he told me that 92% of the vestibular nerve on the left is damaged, leaving only 8% to try to communicate with the right side of my brain. Any wonder I am having problems with balance. It is amazing how observant the therapist was and picked up on the major problems I was having with my balance in standing and walking. We went through about 6 exercises & tips to start with to train my brain on the right side to compensate for the deficit on the left. I "quickly" started doing the things he told me because I am ready to get my brain "trained"!! He said I should see significant improvement in about a month. I will be looking for a PT in our area but if I can't find one I can call him for more exercises. The exercises are simple and short in duration but should be very effective. He said the biggest mistake I can make is to "over due". That doesn't sound like me, does it??
The second appointment was very interesting in the Behavioral Medicine Clinic. (Psychology and Psyciatry). I really was hesitant to keep that appointment but was glad I did. It is part of the diagnosing and team concept in patient care. I talked with the PhD psychologist; he was very pleasant and very informative. He had reviewed my file and the testing I had yesterday along with the doctors notes from the Dizziness and Imbalance clinic. After reviewing the questionaire I filled out and speaking to him, he is certain I do not have CSD; part of yesterday's diagnosis. That is good news because I don't have this cycle to break. Gotta love having so many eyes looking over my case! Monday is my last appointment with Dr Eggars, the neurologist. I still have the issue of the continuous pain on my left side.
It is so uplifting to have so many praying and helping me through this journey. God has blessed my greatly!
Is. 41:13 For I am the Lord your God, Who takes hold of your right hand and says, " Do not fear; I will help you."
Blessings to all,
Jeanne
Jeanne, I really like Lynne at the PT office here in Custer. She has done an amazing job for me. I've been to her several times in the past several years. Jim, the head of the PT office here is also a really good physical therapist in my opinion. Glad to hear you have answers! Praise God!
ReplyDeleteA nother day of reasonable good news so glade they are pointing you in the right direction and we are praying that you are able to get back to normal. (when you reach the normal point please let me know so I might be able to see if I can get there:), )
ReplyDeleteLove ya both Butch
Praise God for some answers! You can't "fix" what you don't know! I know you are a motivated patient, which is good... but don't do more than you should!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you made it to Rochester safely, because I know what the roads were like that morning. Take care - our love to you both. We'll talk soon.