My Story

Before you read my story I would like to say that I am 99% better. One thing that I cannot stress enough is to never stop trying to find the diagnosis when dealing with severe dizziness. This is my journey of finding my diagnosis almost 4 years later.

I was a very healthy female who loved being very active until I got a illness that took out a nice chunk of my 20's.

I was first diagnosed with Labyrinthitis- which is an inner ear disorder that affects balance, memory, vision and hearing. 

I wrote this blog simply because there is not enough information out there. I struggled to find answers and wouldn't want anyone else to go through this alone. It's not cancer, but it changes your lifestyle and relationships.

After a very very stressful year work became taxing. I started getting night sweats, anxiety and other fun bowel problems. A few months passed and I started having horrible balance and social problems. This was a BIG problem since my job was moving around talking to people all day long. 

About a year goes by and I awoke with Vertigo. The room was spinning to the right really fast for 5 days. I went to ER and was told I had Otitis Media from allergies. I rested and resumed work. I then woke up not being able to hear anything. I resumed work and noticed words were jumping around on my computer and going double also lights were really me making me even more nauseous. Went to the Dr. and was told I may have Meniere's. I tore my meniscus in my Knee an sprained the opposite ankle. I was a mess. My eye muscles hurt sooo bad everyday on top of all this. I quit my really good job and had to find something less taxing. 

My whole family thought I was going crazy with this "invisible illness". I finally went to an ENT and got diagnosed with Labyrinthitis low and behold.... chronic anxiety comes with it. I was so relieved to have a diagnosis from a specialist!  

Thought I would be better any day. Welp... I woke up with numb legs and still had dizziness every other day for the next year. 

It has been over a year since I have updated my blog. Take a look at my updates to follow the diagnosis.