I already have prisms which aren’t really helping & the exercises I have been doing haven’t worked either so I think that is why I’ve been referred. I’ll let you know when i’ve seen them…long waiting list no doubt. 
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Hello Ann,
I’m sure the loveliest lady meets the loveliest lady.
I wouldn’t know what to suggest, other than the therapist here in Italy I’m seeing later today says that walking in the pool is very good for regaining balance. Of course it may have nothing to do with your dizziness. Hope you find answers soon,
ciao, Roland
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Hi there I have the same experience every time I see my dr . He uses the line it’s all stroke related. I’m sure he has a point but it doesn’t help the symptoms. Eventually I paid to see an osteopath who really helped wx my mobility in my arm! I think it’s bad they don’t suggest other things to try. Regards suzywong
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Thats very kind Roland @pando
The pool is a great place for physio stuff. I have to say i’m not a great pool person but do dabble in phases. Hope you’ve had a great time in Italy.
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It does get frustrating when you get fobbed off with the same thing. I think there comes a point where we perhaps have to accept that they’re right but only once all avenues have been explored.
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Hi, Ann ; last day of holiday today… but it’s windy. I had physio in the pool today and highlight was walking on tip-toes (balls of feet) for challenge with proprioception. Physio was a little out of her depth with me, but stunned with my arm movement, and now my pelvic floor aches after the hard session. Must always remember to get stroke-physios otherwise a bit a damage is inflicted. I often get that with yoga, massage and other physios if they are not stroke-qualified
In conclusion, I’m neutral about pool, but think it has good potential if we use it wisely. Personally I have always been a water enthusiast
ciao, Roland
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Hi I do appreciate that a great many of my aches and pains are stroke related but I would at least appreciate an examination and some ideas of things I could do to help.regards suzywong
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Absolutely they should check & not just assume. We are all still liable to get other things wrong with us that are not stroke related & it should be ruled out begore saying it is stroke related.
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Hi Mrs5K I am Norma Jean do youremember me I am in the same boat as you totally. My double vision has gone but I still suffer with this peculiear feeling in my head and I have seen ear nose and throat specialists and neurologists still suffering and my stroke was in 2017 I cannot do anything in the house as looking up is out of question and turning my head from side to side I have to turn my body round to speak to someone who is sittingatthe side of me. I feel dreadfully sorry for you as the other thing ie nobody understands what you are going through and always say I look well. Please get in touch with me if you can and we can pass on any useful information.we have to one an other.Norma Jean
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@Norma_Jean_K great to hear from you. I’m sorry to hear you are still suffering as much as you were. It’s no fun is it. I am pleased i got checked by ENT but i never really expected they could help.
I’ve been reading a little bit into a condition called PPPD and I’m wondering if this is what I have. I don’t know if the link below is any use to you but might be worth a look.
I’m trying to push through my symptoms so I can live a little but that’s not always possible. Like uou say as people can’t see it they don’t understand how we feel.
Sending my best wishes
Ann x
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