It has been a rough fortnight....]

I went into delayed shock on Thursday after I got to work (yes, it took me that long to react to the news of Jess), and so I got sent home. Drew picked me up as I was in no state to drive the 12 k's home, and by the time we got home, I had passed out & stayed like that til Friday afternoon (barely waking to eat & hydrate myself).

Saturday I was feeling much better, so we took Miss Tori to Gladstone for her birthday, then Sunday spent the day at home with the girls, doing mummy/daughters stuff.

Woke up Monday morning with a 'hangover' feeling and a head that felt like it was moving in the opposite direction to my body. Got ready for work & got Drew to drive me in. By 9am I was nauseous, and couldn't see the computer properly, so went round to the Emergency Department (good thing I work in a hospital) to see a nurse.
The nurse did check me over and then called the doctor for a second opinion, who quickly diagnosed benign paroxysmal positional vertigo... which is combated with Stemital - Unfortunately, I am highly allergic to Stemital so could not be treated with it. Doctor sends me home with Prednisone to take every morning to help with the head spins & 4 days off work.

I am still feeling pretty yuck, although I am spending a fair bit of time in bed as even walking is a mission, as the brain & body still aren't travelling in the same direction. Of course, I am stubborn and find it hard to be in bed for extended periods of time, and feel pretty slack not being at work...

This is the 2nd time in less than 12 months I have had this, and now looks like I will need MRI's etc should it re-present itself.

I just wish I could trade my body in for a newer model, one that isn't falling apart at the seams...

That sounds terrible Bec and quite debilitating. I had a friend who suffers from vertigo as well. I have no idea how she treats it though. I hope that this attack passes soon for you.

Sounds awful Bec, is there much that they can do to help with it? I hope that you mange to get some rest and that the attack passes quickly. Hugs..

That sounds horrible. I hope it passes soon and you are back to your normal self. *hugs*

That sounds awful. I hope you are feeling better soon. Make sure you get lots of rest. Hugs.

HUGS Hope you are able to rest and get back to your normal self soon. Sounds so frustrating.

Wow that sounds awful- hope you are better soon

Hope you're feeling better soon Bec. Hugs.

Sounds pretty awful. Hope you are feeling better soon.

that sounds horrible, i hope it goes away soon.

sounds like a horrible ordeal, hope u feel better soon

Sending you lots of get well vibes.

I do hope that you feel better soon.

Oh you poor thing Bec. Make sure you look after yourself, and I hope that it passes quickly for you.