The Big Adventure

hanging_on_in_there...

Hi there and sorry to hear about the grommet issue. It sounds as though you don't really want to have this done. Does this condition worsen over time
I wonder?

Goldiegirl

hanging_on_in_there... wrote: »

Hi there and sorry to hear about the grommet issue. It sounds as though you don't really want to have this done. Does this condition worsen over time
I wonder?

It is a progressive condition - but very difficult to predict. It's possible that I'll lose more hearing in the affected ear, eventually the vertigo tends to disappear, but you can end up being generally unsteady, or it can spread to the other ear. Or it might not - they can't really say.

But you are right, I'd rather not have the grommet, at least not at this point. I'd much rather try lifestyle changes first, such as the low salt diet, avoiding stress etc, especially as I'm not very debilitated at the moment.

I will be seeing him again before any operation, so I will have to ask these questions

Karmacat wrote: »

Best not to rush into it, GG - thats a good idea to have had a look at a forum. Is there any research on anything else that can help? Exercises? My very elderly auntie had balance problems after one thing and another, and she had exercises that started off with looking to one side, turning head to one side, eventually standing on one leg, and I think there was also moving the leg you were holding up! A grommet might give no trouble ever, but it *is* a foreign summink or other in your body ... it'd be great to manage without it.

Sorry you felt carp tho

There are exercises that can be done, the doctor is proposing physio after the operation, to retrain my balance system. I'm more than happy to have physio - I think it's because I'd feel in control of what I'm doing - in the same way i feel in control of my diet and lifestyle

You are right - a foreign object in my ear seems like a last resort situation, when there are other things that can be tried first, including drugs ( which I'm not keep on either, to be honest!).

Off to bed now, I intend to have a good nights sleep, as it's been a tiring day what with one thing and another.

I want to be alert tomorrow, as we have our appointment at the solicitors to get our wills sorted out.

What fun I am having !! :rotfl:

gallygirl

What fun I am having !!

Best get all the boring stuff out of the way before you retire

Karmacat

Yep, what GG said ^^

You're doing stuff like the will on purpose, remember :rotfl: but its okay to be narked by it as well

misscousinitt

Hi GG

Just catching up...wow...what alot of things happening.

I am sorry about the health issues, but I am sure that that you will be able to work through them.

But, the big news....your 'early' early retirement...that's absolutely brilliant - so pleased for you both.

MCI

hanging_on_in_there...

Lots going on in your world at the mo & I Hope it all settles down soon, funny how the unexpected knows when to tag on ....
Good luck with your life style changes. just doing what your comfortable with sounds a good idea.
Also Hope your solicitors/will - making appointment goes ok. I found it all very upsetting, especially telling the kids what we had put in place and why. Nothing untoward I must say, it was just the sense of my/our own mortality I guess.
best wishes, have a lovely evening,
Bo xx

hanging_on_in_there...

Ps. Re the workplace leak about your retirement plans... it's the same in my workplace! Nothing's sacred!
Might add well stand on a chair and make a grand announcement in our office!

Great news though, I so wish I could leave at year end!
Now wheres my lottery numbers??!!! ;-)

Goldiegirl

Hello everyone, thanks for dropping by




We went to the solicitors this morning, and gave our instructions for the will, which will be drafted out for our approval. So another thing is under way.


Didn't have time to mention yesterday, it was a bit of a bumper week on eBay, with 12 items sold, mostly items belonging to my friend. I've transferred a portion of my share of the proceeds to the HAF (£20) along with this months HX reward of £5


I've looked at the low salt diet situation.


From the information that I've gathered, I need to aim for around 4g of salt per day ( normal recommended amount is 6g, most British adults actually consume about 9 - 11 g )


This year, as I've begun to make more things from scratch, at least gives me a head start, but there is still a lot of work to be done, as salt is everywhere. I've found some low salt stock cubes online that'll I'll need to get, and will research low salt recipes online.


As I make my own bread, this means that it's less salt per slice than a shop bought loaf, and I'll try to reduce it a little more, but I think jacket potatoes will have to make an appearance for lunch, rather than ham sandwiches


I think I'm going to have to tell the DVLA about all this.... hope it doesn't mean I lose my driving licence


To be honest, none of all this is really sinking in. I suddenly appear to be a person with a chronic health condition, but I feel fit and healthy!

Secret_Saving_Squirrel

Hello,

Is it worth asking for a second opinion? Might not be Menieres. Either way I agree that making the lifestyle changes will make a difference and the grommets might not be necessary. Good luck!

Squirrel x

Goldiegirl

Secret_Saving_Squirrel wrote: »

Hello,

Is it worth asking for a second opinion? Might not be Menieres. Either way I agree that making the lifestyle changes will make a difference and the grommets might not be necessary. Good luck!

Squirrel x

Hi SSS

From all the reading I've been doing, my symptoms certainly sound like Menieres, and when he was moving my head around apparently the way my eyes were reacting implied Meneries. But I will be getting an appointment for more detailed test, so there should be more confirmation.

He did say he treats Menieres 'aggressively', which probably explains his rush to get a grommet in, but I will get a chance to discuss this with him before any operation.

I'm having fruit for supper, so no more salt for me today. My intake is 4.522g for the day, which isn't a bad place to start from.