Just a 5k but making progress

[Beachcomber66]

I didn’t really feel like running last night. My balance was all over the place, again. But….I kept going and managed to complete the run…..and ended up feeling pretty good!

Whilst I am sure that this is a vestibular migraine, I went to the opticians this morning just to check out that there wasn’t another cause for my light sensitivity. Result…clean bill of health, despite the bright light filled visual work out. The amazing thing is that from the moment I stepped out of the opticians, I felt much better. Ok, it is a dull day, but my vision and balance now feel much closer to normal….so hopefully the worst is over. Thanks to supportive/indulgent RBs; time to move on from this episode and get on with what we do best 🏃‍♂️.

Have a great weekend everyone. 🙂

[Oldfloss Administrator]

Everything crossed for that move forward for you...maybe just hearing the, Okay, from the optician lifted a little load off the mind also... it does have the power to really impact us.... hopefully you will find things ease... just curious , do sunglasses help???

Well done on that run.... xxx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks Floss. I have prescription sunglasses (same as my normal glasses) and a cap with a long peak, both of which are deployed on bright days. Just hope it is on the way out!

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

Well done on your run last night BC66 and I am so happy to know that you have a clean bill of health regarding your eyes, I have a small cateract in my eyes but it's not too bad and I can see OK but it might need surgery in a few years time.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks Al. We are not in bad nick for our age are we 🙂

[AlMorr Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

👍 🏃🏾 😊

[GTFC Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

You and King Al are super inspiring 🙌

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Glad to hear that the optician has given you the all clear BC, and you managed a run last night. I’m sure you will continue to take it slowly until you get your confidence back.

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

Don’t worry Dexy5, I will keep my foot off the throttle. I am not confident that this is sorted yet…I need a bright day for a proper test. Just nice to have a good day.🙂

[over61andstilltrying Half Marathon]

'Clean bill of health', what a good thing to hear. Really pleased for you. Long may it continue. 😊🏃🏻‍♂️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks >61. It looks as though it will be cold wet and windy in the morning. No problem!🙂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

That's good news, feeling so much better and having a run

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

It is really odd. It is so debilitating..and then it just seems to disappear by the flick of a switch ….I hope it stays switched off!!

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

Me too

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Nicely done Captain. You’re making progress in the right direction slowly, but surely. Your optician is positive, you’re positive. A bit more of your legendary Sensible traits and you’ll hopefully have seen the back of this annoyance. ❤️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🙂 …minimum of 8 hours sleep is the latest rule….being this sensible is wearing me out 😴

[GTFC Marathon]

You're doing really well BC, remaining out there and getting runs done. All these will pay dividends later 👏👏👏

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

That's 5k more than me 😀 Such a pain for you that it is lasting so long. I do hope you're nearly done with it 🙏

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

☹️ sorry to hear that; physio time? I seem to be improving, but I just can’t trust it ….so every time I wake is “will it/won’t it!” So far so good today. I had to duck out on a run yesterday as we had family over for a walk and dinner. Maybe this evening,

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

I have Meniere's disease with lots of the symptoms you describe, I get proper vertigo attacks too. I'm in remission at the moment, but it can start again for no reason, it really is a pain. I find running helps and my specialist tells me to keep running, helps with spatial awareness apparently.

I hope yours calms down soon. xx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thanks CG2. I have found that some friends suffer too, all seem to be on different medications and they use different physical manoeuvres to try to deal with it. It is like an unwanted unruly visitor with no set date for going away. Stress seems to play a big role with some and getting plenty of sleep seems to help. I need to learn quickly!

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I saw my specialist last year, he gave me exercises, like throwing a ball from hand to hand, and behind the leg. I felt a lot better and he told me to stop the exercises and leave it be.

I try not to turn my head to quickly, and looking down or twisting my head down seems quite bad. I don't turn over too quickly in bed...The weather can affect me too, I can be quite wobbly before a rain storm, then feel better after. Funnily enough, it's been much better since I've been on Levothyroxine for my thyroid, all connected possibly?

It's a horrid thing to have, you feel like you're broken don't you?

Hope you feel better soon xx

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

Thank you so much Cg. All very helpful. Someone on the Isles of Scilly told me that atmospheric pressure changes can bring on an episode….I have googled it and found that there is research which supports that view. I will give the ball thing a whirl …..🙂

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I would be careful about introducing exercises that are not specifically for you, my GP sent me the exercises where you lie down and turn your head to each side - my specialist was annoyed because he said it was inappropriate for me and could have made my vertigo worse (mine is not caused by crystals, the GP just assumed it was)

nevertheless, I can't see this would be bad for anyone..dizziness-and-balance.com/t...

menieres.org.uk/

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Those exercises look good to me, thank you. Oddly, things improve as the day goes on; maybe the glare reduces 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Folkylass]

Excellent news from opticians and clean bill of health for your eyes. Congratulations on your run too👍😂😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Folkylass]

Thanks…I am trying to do exercises and watch Wimbledon at the moment..probably good exercise in itself.

[Folkylass]

It is a bit ! I think Alcaraz might win! And he has! 🥳🥳🥳