Sucktastic health issues, vent/whine post

TundraGirl · April 2014

This is definitely a sucktastic time right now. I've had with some health issues for a while but had been doing well for a long time.

Then last Friday showed up. I developed severe vertigo and landed in the ER (I've had it once before but never like this). Got some meds and had some PT. Can't drive, can't carry W around. I was able to work some days this week but my second PT session started the spiral (literally) all over again. W stayed with his grandparents last night (first night apart) and I slept the sleep of the very drugged.

I'm feeling very low right now. The PT exercises make it worse (they're supposed to in the beginning) and the drugs make me exhausted. I miss caring for my son. I feel like the worst mommy in the world and there's not a lot I can do to fix it right now. I know there's a "How are you doing" thread somewhere and that's where this should go, but scrolling makes my head hurt. :-(

I know you all can't fix this, but if you've gone through this before and can offer advice, I'd appreciate it.

kmcd23 · April 2014

I am so sorry! I've had mild vertigo and it was awful. Yours sounds much worse so I can't imagine! I hope the exercises start to improve soon.

motang · April 2014

I've never gone through anything like you are, but I hope you start feeling better soon.

mammie · April 2014

I am so sorry you are going through this. I hope things improve quickly.

watuzzigal · April 2014

I'm so sorry, Tundra. No, we can't fix this, but we can be a sounding board. I'm sending you creepy internet hugs.

coffeeandbooks · April 2014

ugh...that sounds awful...I hope you feel better soon...sometimes I think accupuncture or even a chiropractor could help with vertigo.

TundraGirl · April 2014

missk0411 said:
I've had some bouts with BPPV--benign paroxysmal positional vertigo-- and it sucked. What you have sound worse. I did see an ENT doc who did some positioning/head moving that helped, and he showed me how to do them. I did feel better after a few days. Given how woozy I felt, I think it makes total sense to ask for help with W. That makes you a good mommy, not a worst mommy.

I hope this passes quickly for you.

They think that's what I have. Not sure what my neurologist thinks besides the fact that she doesn't seem pleased with my MRI results from last Friday. That's another awesome mess trying to get an appt.

That sounds like the PT I'm doing, plus some new ones that cause everything to get worse before it gets better. I'm so sorry you've gone through this too. It's a slice of hell.

emmy236 · April 2014

I'm so sorry. By no way does this mean you're a bad mom. You are physically ill and you need to get better. By no way does that show weakness or bad parenting. Your LO is probably getting spoiled by grandma and grandpa and having a great time. I really hope that your feel better soon!

Boo0512 · April 2014

I'm so sorry

you're not a bad mom! I hope your health improves very soon.

CuriousGirl 0429 · April 2014

I have no advice but I had a friend who would get vertigo and be out of commission for weeks! Feel better soon!

c-elizabethf · April 2014

I'm so sorry, that sounds awful!

praying everything gets better ASAP

TundraGirl · April 2014

CuriousGirl 0429 said:
I have no advice but I had a friend who would get vertigo and be out of commission for weeks! Feel better soon!

Weeks?! Argh. That scares me a lot.

PumpkinAndThePeanut · April 2014

I'm sorry you're having a rough time. I hope you feel better soon...

SaguaroBlossmom · April 2014

Everything KatieCGC said, I hope you start to feel better ASAP , T&P's...

JoJo716 · April 2014

I am so sorry you are dealing with this! It sounds awful. You are a great mommy because you are doing the best you can (and probably more).

FmrAFBrat · April 2014

I had vertigo constantly this fall. The spins from hell. I had to visit the ER twice to get fluids as I was vomiting for hours on end (last visit I know I had 3 bags of the IV stuff) and had a CT scan and lab work ups. It lasted about a month until I found out it was caused by the mini pill. My OB said a lot of the progesterone only birth control methods used while nursing can cause SEVERE vertigo. It took about a month for it to go away completely.

I felt horrible, I was watching but not interacting with the boys and to top it all off it really tanked my supply and I had to start supplementing with forma. I think it probably didn't help that I had to pump and dump as they gave me Valium in the ER. I had a ton of guilt from all of that.

Anyways... It's a crappy thing to have. I had the option to do PT as well but I didn't need it after stopping the mini pill. Please don't be so hard on yourself. Take care if yourself so you can get back to being the best mom possible. If you are on any form of birth control...check into the hormones in it. If it is progesterone only stop using it or get it removed.

caden1206 · April 2014

I am sorry to hear things aren't going well. I hope they improve.

DiFazette · April 2014

Sorry you're going through all of that. I was diagnosed years ago with Meniere's Disease. It's an inability to remove fluid from the inner ear causing severe vertigo. I learned of my issue after I passed out driving. I was prescribed a medication that helped and attempt to stick to a low sodium diet. I also have pregnancy induced hypertension - pre-e that doesn't go away after birth. One of the meds I'm on for that (hydroclorothiazide) is also good for excess fluids... I hope you're back to yourself in no time. Don't be so hard on yourself...

Lolalipsy · April 2014

I'm so sorry. I have no advice but just want to say you're not a bad mummy. Stay strong. I hope that things get better ASAP.

bumpuser3155624 · April 2014

Hope that you feel better soon. Don't feel like a bad mom you are taking care of yourself now so that you can be with LO more later.

Ed-typos

TundraGirl · April 2014

missk0411 said:

TundraGirl said:

missk0411 said:
I've had some bouts with BPPV--benign paroxysmal positional vertigo-- and it sucked. What you have sound worse. I did see an ENT doc who did some positioning/head moving that helped, and he showed me how to do them. I did feel better after a few days. Given how woozy I felt, I think it makes total sense to ask for help with W. That makes you a good mommy, not a worst mommy.

I hope this passes quickly for you.
They think that's what I have. Not sure what my neurologist thinks besides the fact that she doesn't seem pleased with my MRI results from last Friday. That's another awesome mess trying to get an appt.

That sounds like the PT I'm doing, plus some new ones that cause everything to get worse before it gets better. I'm so sorry you've gone through this too. It's a slice of hell.

Ugh, I didn't have to deal with the MRI--the ENT diagnosed me by tipping me back in a chair and watching the nystagmus in my eyes. I was able to do the head positioning exercises hanging my head off the edge of the bed while holding on to the bed frame for stability. The awful dizziness got better within a few days. I was mildly dizzy/lightheaded but functional for a few weeks after that, and I've only had one recurrence in about 2.5 years, and I was able to "treat" it by doing the exercises again. I didn't find the medications helpful.

I really had no idea how bad vertigo made you feel until I had it. I can't imagine trying to take care of A while it was active, so really and truly, try not to feel guilty about bringing in the grandparents.

Sorry for the long quote but I don't know how to cut the tree.

The MRI was to make sure it wasn't another health issue or a stroke. The physical therapist was the one to see the eye thing. I hope that my vertigo gets milder and allows me to function soon!

TundraGirl · April 2014

FmrAFBrat said:
I had vertigo constantly this fall. The spins from hell. I had to visit the ER twice to get fluids as I was vomiting for hours on end (last visit I know I had 3 bags of the IV stuff) and had a CT scan and lab work ups. It lasted about a month until I found out it was caused by the mini pill. My OB said a lot of the progesterone only birth control methods used while nursing can cause SEVERE vertigo. It took about a month for it to go away completely.

I felt horrible, I was watching but not interacting with the boys and to top it all off it really tanked my supply and I had to start supplementing with forma. I think it probably didn't help that I had to pump and dump as they gave me Valium in the ER. I had a ton of guilt from all of that.

Anyways... It's a crappy thing to have. I had the option to do PT as well but I didn't need it after stopping the mini pill. Please don't be so hard on yourself. Take care if yourself so you can get back to being the best mom possible. If you are on any form of birth control...check into the hormones in it. If it is progesterone only stop using it or get it removed.

Holy wow, your experience sounds awful! I'm very glad that you are doing better now and they found out why you were experiencing vertigo. I was allergic to the mini pill (broke out in hives) so am not on any bc now.

They think mine is positional vertigo but I haven't heard much from my neurologist. I'm doing the therapy but started the Meclizine again yesterday too (it helps a lot but makes me feel quite drugged up).

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you went through that!

TundraGirl · April 2014

Thank you all for being so supportive. You can blame the drugs for my ooey-gooey-ness to come. Yeah- I'm bringing all the rainbows and puppies and some rambling too.

You gals are such an amazing group of women. It is such a blessing to know that you're out there somewhere if I need advice, opinions, a slap upside the head (please refrain from that until I can function off of the drugs), etc.

If I knew how to gif, I'd post a cute pic or something describing how awesome you are, but if I couldn't gif before the drugs, I don't think I can now. Maybe our crack-addicted mayor could help me ... Lax, where are you? Can we have a Lax signal for situations like this?

lizziebooper · April 2014

Hope you get back to your old self soon. On Wednesday I had an episode of the spins or vertigo or something. I couldn't get out of bed till 3 pm. It was like I was on a 8 hr spinning ride at the fair that wouldn't end. I still feel a little lightheaded from it. I saw the dr on Thursday and she didn't have any real answers for me other then some fluid in my ears could have been the cause or it was a case of vertigo and gave me some pt sheets to try if it comes back.

pnutg · April 2014

Prayers for you!

TundraGirl · April 2014

lizziebooper said:
Hope you get back to your old self soon. On Wednesday I had an episode of the spins or vertigo or something. I couldn't get out of bed till 3 pm. It was like I was on a 8 hr spinning ride at the fair that wouldn't end. I still feel a little lightheaded from it. I saw the dr on Thursday and she didn't have any real answers for me other then some fluid in my ears could have been the cause or it was a case of vertigo and gave me some pt sheets to try if it comes back.

That sounds awful. I'm sorry you went through that. I can't believe the doctor just sent you off with some PT sheets and nothing else. :-( Did they give you a referral anywhere?

I hope you feel better soon!

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