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(Message started by: Marta on May 1^st, 2005, 7:53pm)

Title: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by Marta on May 1^st, 2005, 7:53pm

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone else has a really bad sense of balance during CH? During the last week or so I've noticed that I've had to take major care of myself when walking, in a straight line has been interesting (hey, no alcohol required) and not walking into people. Could it be the trex shots?

Any ideas?

Cheers

Marta

Title: Re: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by Sean_C on May 1^st, 2005, 8:15pm

It could be a side effect of something your taking, however I would definately consult with your doc.

Sorry I wasn't much help

Sean...........................

(sp)

Title: Re: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by Marta on May 1^st, 2005, 8:21pm

Hi Sean,

Thanks for your post, I'll make an appointment. Good idea.

Marta

Title: Re: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by Joanie on May 1^st, 2005, 10:30pm

Hi Marta,

Definitely check the meds you're taking. Don't know if you're taking it or not, but when I was taking Lithium for the CH they messed up my legs pretty bad.

When I wasn't rolling around with the CH pain, I was falling down from the Lithium.

Hope this helps...Good luck!

Joanie

Title: Re: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by taraann on May 1^st, 2005, 11:52pm

I second the call to the doc. I have balance probs, but due to other illnesses

Title: Re: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by Gator on May 2^nd, 2005, 10:48am

I don't have balance problems as much as I just can't really see where I am going while dancing with my hand pressing in on one eye and the other one filled with tears from crying due to the pain. I tend to walk into door facings once in a while as I pace through the house.

If it's bad, maybe you should check your meds and call your doc.

Title: Re: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by Margi on May 2^nd, 2005, 11:05am

Marta, that's not a usual symptom - you really should get it checked. It could very well be due to meds. Or, it could be the normal congestion that a clusterhead gets - your ears can also get congested and that can definitely cause a balance problem, if your inner ear is full.

Title: Re: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by Karla on May 2^nd, 2005, 11:56am

It sounds like vertigo, which can be an inner ear infection. The very first time I got hit with ch It started with a week of vertigo. Crawling on my knees everywhere. I doubt if they are related but you should have your dr check you out.

Title: Re: Sense of balance.....lack of
Post by ccbiggsoo7 on May 5^th, 2005, 10:02pm

Verapamil makes me a little wobbly. Especially when I stand up from a sitting position real quick!