RE: [Paddlewise] Vertigo

From: degamo <degamo_at_mindspring.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2004 08:34:05 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
Mitch,

I also have had a couple of bouts with vertigo, both on and off the water.  The ENT had no idea what caused the spells.  Once I was on the water, paddling hard pass a barge and it hit me hard.  No balance, world was swirling.  Made it to shore...lucky I was in a double.  It passed slowly within a few hours.

Another time I was in the grocery store check-out line.  I was down for more than 10 days.  I wasn't safe to drive.  They still had no idea what was the cause.

I feel comfortable on the water, rolling, surfing, but I stay away from twirling rides at the Fair.

Good luck and I'd like to know what excercises you do in therapy.
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