Once again, I am a bad blogger! It has been a while since I updated…. I have been trying NOT to think about it!
I finally got to see my specialist, Dr. John Rutka at the beginning of the month while I was back home for my long awaited trip and very good friend’s wedding! The trip was great, and for the most part I felt pretty good while I was there. I had to excuse myself form a couple of events early, and was sick in the middle of the might one night, but happily I managed to avoid any major spells… yay! I am always a little bit unsure when it comes to travel, as between the change in both routine and altitude, as well as the fact that I am likely more tired than usual, I know I am more likely to have a spell (I find too that both negative stress and positive stress seem to leave me more susceptible to a spell – my body doesn’t know the difference!). I try to keep care of myself as best as possible while travelling, and I think that helped me.
As for the specialist appointment… I made a small amount of forward progress. I reported my symptoms, including increased hearing loss, tinnitus, and ongoing spells. Dr. Rutka outlined the three options that I have, which I was essentially already aware of (gent. injections, steroid injections or a small device with a handheld component that helps with aural pressure). He could not suggest which might be best, as I need more, and updated, testing. He is to refer me to a dr. much closer to where I now live who can do the testing for me, which I am actually looking forward to. I have yet to hear back from this referral, but am planning to follow-up if I don’t get a call back next week. I know these folks are busy, but it has been nearly a month!!
While I didn’t get any real answers or solutions, it is nice to be on what seems like the right track. I have read some review on the doctor that I have been referred to, and they range for horrible to absolutely glowing. I like to make up my own mind about people, but I certainly found this interesting!
I did forget to ask Dr. Rutka about prescribing me a medication to help me sleep/stay asleep when I am having a spell. Gravol used to work wonders, but I think that I am getting somewhat immune to it, taking it so often. I know that a lot of patients in theUS
I had a spell yesterday, and had to miss work, as well as an interview with the local newspaper for a writing position. I was very disappointed to miss this interview, as I had been really looking forward to the opportunity. Unfortunately, I do not have another change to interview right now, but maybe in the next few months. I can’t help but feel like my Meniere’s kept me from this opportunity, which makes me feel very frustrated. At the same time, I suppose everything happens for a reason, and maybe this just wasn’t meant to be. Trying to stay positive, even though I am having a bad day today... I just feel like things have been boiling up lately - feeling frustrated with work, some relationship' stuff' , and of course always battling Meniere' s. Today I just felt frustrated, especially when a few things at work made me really frustrated... kind of reached a boiling point. I am feeling a little bit better now, and hoping to go and enjoy some nice warm weather and sunshine soon : )
I finally got to see my specialist, Dr. John Rutka at the beginning of the month while I was back home for my long awaited trip and very good friend’s wedding! The trip was great, and for the most part I felt pretty good while I was there. I had to excuse myself form a couple of events early, and was sick in the middle of the might one night, but happily I managed to avoid any major spells… yay! I am always a little bit unsure when it comes to travel, as between the change in both routine and altitude, as well as the fact that I am likely more tired than usual, I know I am more likely to have a spell (I find too that both negative stress and positive stress seem to leave me more susceptible to a spell – my body doesn’t know the difference!). I try to keep care of myself as best as possible while travelling, and I think that helped me.
As for the specialist appointment… I made a small amount of forward progress. I reported my symptoms, including increased hearing loss, tinnitus, and ongoing spells. Dr. Rutka outlined the three options that I have, which I was essentially already aware of (gent. injections, steroid injections or a small device with a handheld component that helps with aural pressure). He could not suggest which might be best, as I need more, and updated, testing. He is to refer me to a dr. much closer to where I now live who can do the testing for me, which I am actually looking forward to. I have yet to hear back from this referral, but am planning to follow-up if I don’t get a call back next week. I know these folks are busy, but it has been nearly a month!!
While I didn’t get any real answers or solutions, it is nice to be on what seems like the right track. I have read some review on the doctor that I have been referred to, and they range for horrible to absolutely glowing. I like to make up my own mind about people, but I certainly found this interesting!
I did forget to ask Dr. Rutka about prescribing me a medication to help me sleep/stay asleep when I am having a spell. Gravol used to work wonders, but I think that I am getting somewhat immune to it, taking it so often. I know that a lot of patients in the
I had a spell yesterday, and had to miss work, as well as an interview with the local newspaper for a writing position. I was very disappointed to miss this interview, as I had been really looking forward to the opportunity. Unfortunately, I do not have another change to interview right now, but maybe in the next few months. I can’t help but feel like my Meniere’s kept me from this opportunity, which makes me feel very frustrated. At the same time, I suppose everything happens for a reason, and maybe this just wasn’t meant to be. Trying to stay positive, even though I am having a bad day today... I just feel like things have been boiling up lately - feeling frustrated with work, some relationship
