On 2014-02-12 13:31:48 +0000, Spider said:

On 11/02/2014 22:36, Sacha wrote:
On 2014-02-11 22:28:37 +0000, Spider said:

On 11/02/2014 18:23, sacha wrote:
On 2014-02-11 12:49:47 +0000, Spider said:

On 10/02/2014 22:59, Sacha wrote:
On 2014-02-10 22:31:30 +0000, Spider said:

On 10/02/2014 17:10, Nick Maclaren wrote:
In article ,
Spider wrote:
On 10/02/2014 12:20, kay wrote:
'Pete C[_2_ Wrote:
;998437']
You garden bare foot??

If you go around barefoot (which I used to do as a child,
gravel and
holly leaves notwithstanding), you pay a lot more attention to
what
your
feet are telling you. Even though I normally wear shoes now, I'm
more
sure-footed than the rest of m family, much less likely to trip
over
things or step on breakable or obnoxious stuff.

I agree. I used to go barefoot a lot in my youth and still am
fairly
sure-footed. It helps having 8 of course ;~).

Whereas I find it much easier to go barefoot because I am quite the
opposite of sure-footed! With no vestibular (semi-circular canal)
balance, I balance almost entirely by touch through my feet and
proprioreception. But, when I would lose feeling because of the
cold, I simply HAVE to wear boots :-(

But, I quite agree with the attention point - not just consciously,
but in terms of reflexes.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.




What a tricky condition to live with. Clearly, you've found a way,
but it must be hard in winter - now, in fact.
In spite of being generally sure-footed, I do suffer with a mild form
of 'vertigo' and can suddenly become dizzy. Heights are tricky, too.
I can get dizzy just standing at the kerb waiting to cross a road.
I suppose we all have our little cross to bear.

Spider, I too suffer from the sort of vertigo you describe and it's
all
down to my neck vertebrae. If you haven't seen a good osteopath,
may I
suggest you do. With regular treatment, my vertigo is mostly kept at
bay. Do email me if you'd like to know more.



Thank you, Sacha. As you'll see from my further response to Nick, I
recognise problems with both my neck and my ears. I do know a very
good sports physio chap who usually works on my back, so I could ask
him about it. He is very experienced and informed and I trust him
(hugely important). I've seen a couple of osteopaths who've worked on
my neck, but it seems to inflame my migraine so I have to be really
careful. I can't have Acupuncture either, unfortunately, which
friends have suggested. I had it once and it was so painful I went
into shock! Never, ever again :~((.

It's possible the neck/ear thing is connected. I'm trying to remember
the name of the cure for the ear problem but very basically (and I
haven't had this treatment) an expert in the subject moves you from one
position to another very quickly. From what I remember being told, it's
something to do with dislodging crystals inside the ear that cause the
giddiness. I used to get my neck 'clicked' regularly but stopped that
when I felt that the positioning of my neck before the click was making
me giddy in itself. That was quite alarming! The person I go to once a
month now is a combination of osteopath, deep tissue massage and Swedish
massage. I feel as if I've been run over by a truck afterwards - but in
a good way!




Oooer! That sounds a bit aggressive. I suppose I shall have to talk
to my GP and cover all the details. I would prefer a once-only cure
so I never have to see a doctor again. Doctors and medics in general
increase my blood pressure, so I see mine no more often than I have
to, but needs must.
Thanks anyway, Sacha. I shall if I can find out what that treatment
is called and do some research.
I'm pleased to hear your treatment is helping.

I don't think it's aggressive because (aiui) no wrenching is involved.
It's a quick change of position. Having looked a bit further, I *think*
it's called the Hackville manoeuvre. I see my osteo once a month and
the treatment she gives is so 'deep' that this seems to be enough.



Having done some research, you're clearly referring to the Hallpike
Test and Epley Manoeuvre. It doesn't look too horrendous. It's
certainly something to think about. I will mention it to my physio next
time I see him and see what he thinks. He also does deep massaging and
manipulation, so he may well be able to do something. Thanks for
mentioning it.

Epley! That's it. Whether that is likely to be helpful to you depends
on what your physio thinks is causing your problem. Otoh, as it's
non-invasive and doesn't wrench your neck about, the physio or you may
well think it worth a try.
--

Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.com
South Devon
www.helpforheroes.org.uk