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posted 10/05/2009, comment (1)

Dizzy or Off-Balance?

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... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/07/2009, comments (0)

30 Things About Jasmine's Invisible Illness(es) You May Not Know

1. The illnesses I live with are: Migraine, Fibromyalgia/CFS, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Vertigo and Obstructive Sleep Apnea2. I was diagnosed with: Migraine around 1991, FM in 2001, MCS around 2003, OSA in 20093. But I had symptoms since: Migraines since childhood - worse at puberty, and transformed into Chronic Migraine around... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/03/2009, comment (1)

Diagnostic Testing Part II

After much anticipation I finally had my follow-up and received the results of my diagnostic tests: Electronystagmography (ENG) and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs).If you're interested in hearing what my exam entailed, this website entitled, Evaluation of Vestibular Function describes it perfectly, along with why each test is used.... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/06/2009, comments (6)

Diagnostic Testing

Next week I'm scheduled for a couple of diagnostic tests: Electronystagmography (ENG) and Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs). The Vestibular Disorders Association describes ENG as "a battery (group) of eye-movement tests that look for signs of vestibular dysfunction or neurological problems by measuring nystagmus (a type of involuntary... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/26/2009, comment (1)

Is hyperacusis leftover symptom of Migraine or permanent?

Full Question: I was diagnosed with vestibular migraines or migraine associated vertigo three months ago. I was put on Nortriptyline for 12 days and my nervous system went crazy. I was told the medication aggravated a migraine. My symptoms were vertigo, ear fullness, tinnitus, severe migraine pain which I hadn't had before,... Read more Chevron

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