Vestibulra Nerve Damage

[LadyKuanYin]

Most recently I was diagnosed with a 90% loss fo balance from the right vestibular nerve.  Though I have done well in compensating, I still have a constant jello like feeling in my head.  Is there anyone else that is experiencing something similar?

[Wear/a/Jimmy]

Golf is also reported to be a good execise for the vestib system...

90% eh, I wonder who pulled that number out of the air?

[Nancy T]

Yeah, I have constant low-level dizziness too. My head never feels normal, but I'm mostly able to ignore it and function well. Ballroom dancing is probably great for keeping your balance system "tuned up." I work in a very busy library, so I'm constantly walking, turning, bending, etc.--which you'd think would be enough to compensate totally--but I still have that feeling in my head!

(Not from VN, though; the cause of my dizziness is unknown.)

I don't drink alcohol (don't like the taste), but if it works for you, great! Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant (I believe), so maybe that's why it calms your balance system.

[LadyKuanYin]

Thank you Nancy.  Yes, I have been through it all...balance retraining, et al.  I also ballroom dance for balance enhancement.  However, I still have that odd feeling in my head.  The only thing that calms the nerve, is a glass or two of red wine each night!  What also contributes to the problem is that I have cervical neck problems, which can also cause balance problems.  Kind of a double whammy here. But thank you for your help!  Have a great holiday.

[Nancy T]

Lots of people, I'm sure... did you have vestibular rehab therapy? That can be really helpful (if you get it from a therapist who specializes in vestibular disorders).