Granny's gone and done it again

[Granny Hatchet]

It's called Tinnitus. May be side effect of meds.

yes, I couldnt think of the right word. He is on a lot of meds.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Did you get any water in your tank?

 

[Wishing4Wings]

I'll be back latter maybe as I just can't deal currently.

Hope you find her. Praying for you.

 

[Wishing4Wings]

We'll, I went in for BVD testing. . I have it. Now..I have a very smart eye Dr. I had told him the medication that I'm trying now. Amitriptyline. Told him I'm noticing .. better days..with the amount that I've worked up to. After telling me about the prism glasses.. and cost .. around 1,000 dollars, he asks me to do some considering before I decide. Since I'm seeing some improvement with the medication, why not give it a month while I'm working up to full dose to see how I feel. Says maybe I'll decide I don't need the glasses. One important fact of getting them ordered.. He says there is no guarantee that they will work..for me. He's had some patients put them on and go..wow! Others taking a few weeks or a couple of months, others, not working for them at all. So before I go spend a grand on glasses, see how the meds are working first. I can do that. Especially since it's started to work some. I guess I'll know in a few more weeks. I can tell you one thing about the testing too. It sure left me with eye pain, clear across from temple to temple. And, way dizzy after. I just went home and relaxed. Whew, what a journey this Vestibular thing is. Yes, Vestibular Migraines are associated with BVD..or is it the other way around? Anyway, they are found together often. Now I want to go to a hearing specialist. I still have to wonder if I have Menieres. Maybe he'll finally order a CT Scan. No one has looked at my inner ears. An MRI almost three years ago. Been a while. This ringing in my ears is insane! Plus I'm losing more hearing in my left ear. So..one side.

Well, not exactly an easy fix, but at least you have some answers about what the problem is.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

How was your day Wishing?

 

[Wishing4Wings]

How was your day Wishing?

Long and unproductive.
How about you?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Long and unproductive.
How about you?

Pretty much the same. I have 3 packs of smokes left. Tom gave me $20. in change to put away for Christmas. I think its gonna be an early Christmas.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

We'll, I went in for BVD testing. . I have it. Now..I have a very smart eye Dr. I had told him the medication that I'm trying now. Amitriptyline. Told him I'm noticing .. better days..with the amount that I've worked up to. After telling me about the prism glasses.. and cost .. around 1,000 dollars, he asks me to do some considering before I decide. Since I'm seeing some improvement with the medication, why not give it a month while I'm working up to full dose to see how I feel. Says maybe I'll decide I don't need the glasses. One important fact of getting them ordered.. He says there is no guarantee that they will work..for me. He's had some patients put them on and go..wow! Others taking a few weeks or a couple of months, others, not working for them at all. So before I go spend a grand on glasses, see how the meds are working first. I can do that. Especially since it's started to work some. I guess I'll know in a few more weeks. I can tell you one thing about the testing too. It sure left me with eye pain, clear across from temple to temple. And, way dizzy after. I just went home and relaxed. Whew, what a journey this Vestibular thing is. Yes, Vestibular Migraines are associated with BVD..or is it the other way around? Anyway, they are found together often. Now I want to go to a hearing specialist. I still have to wonder if I have Menieres. Maybe he'll finally order a CT Scan. No one has looked at my inner ears. An MRI almost three years ago. Been a while. This ringing in my ears is insane! Plus I'm losing more hearing in my left ear. So..one side.

Oh my, Cynthia! I hope yr doctor(s) get to the bottom of all this and get you some relief...ASAP!

 

[Cynthia12]

well (insert bad word here) Will your insurance pay for any on the glasses? Is there a pair floating around out there somewhere you could try?

No, insurance won't pay. I'm hearing others now saying that they paid a lot less. 300 being the highest. It makes a difference if you need certain prescriptions I guess.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

No, insurance won't pay. I'm hearing others now saying that they paid a lot less. 300 being the highest. It makes a difference if you need certain prescriptions I guess.

It pays to shop around!