So, here I sit, awaiting the nurse in Univ. of Maryland's spanking new ER. The rest of the family is getting ready to go to children's mass (Izzy is playing an angel) and I'm here because the room keeps spinning. This is known as vertigo as opposed to being dizzy. And as I've learned today, there is a distinct difference.
I suppose I can actually type without too much trouble is that the screen is close and as long as I'm staring right at it, things are somewhat stable. But, sorry to share details, I can feel the expected nausea creeping into my stomach and actually looking at the computer may be the cause. I think the best thing to do is chill-out, stop my 'hey, look at me' behavior and just close my eyes.
So, the diagnosis was definitely an inner ear problem. The surprising, at least to me, prescription was not anti-vert but Valium. Christmas Eve and I'll either be a total zombie and asleep or just oh so mellow.
Happy Holidays to all. Pics from this visit to come tomorrow or later tonight.
Posted by robdesign at December 24, 2004 05:44 PMAnd then what happened?
Posted by: 2b at December 28, 2004 11:21 PM