Recently I discovered just how much of a role balance plays in my life and my health. In the past, I brought up dizziness with my Neurologist. He said I was experiencing vertigo associated with my Migraines, and he left it at that. I figured dizziness and feeling off-balance was just something I would have to live with, so I paid less attention to it. My Neuro may have been lazy for brushing my symptoms aside, but I was wrong for settling for his answer.
It was a reminder that even though I've come a long way in advocating for my health, I was still allowing a person with fancy degrees on the wall, and a white coat, to tell me they know me (and what I need) better than I know myself.
I'm sharing this life lesson so that you won't make the same mistake. If you have dizziness, or something just feels off (I've described my dizziness as a fuzzy, out there sensation at the front of my head) I urge you to discuss your symptoms with your doctor.
For more information about balance, visit the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA)
If you're not all caught up on my recent journey of discovery, here's a recap:
The Vestibular System Part I and Part II.
Diagnostic Testing Part I and Part II.
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