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Life in a Spin

Dizziness.  Giddiness. Vertigo.  Lightheadedness.  Wooziness.  Disequilibrium.  Unsteadiness.  Faintness. Whatever word you choose to describe it, dizziness is defined as "having or involving a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance." It is also a symptom that I have lived with since early childhood.  The reasons for the dizziness is as a result of my neurological condition; a long-standing brain stem lesion.  Although we know the cause of the dizziness, we are unsure of the reason why the dizziness and vertigo occurs,...

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I’m supporting Balance Awareness Week! Will you?

Every year in September VEDA (Vestibular Disorders Association) aims to raise awareness for vestibular conditions.  They also aim  raise money for research into these disorders which causes dizziness and affects the balance system. According to the VEDA website: The goal of Balance Awareness Week is to reduce the time it takes to diagnose a vestibular disorder. We help patients recognize the symptoms of a vestibular disorder and urge them to seek help from a professional specialist. We also encourage family and friends...

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  I would just like to wish all the reader of my blog - both new and old a very Merry Christmas and hope it brings everything you wish for and much more.  I would also like to wish everyone the most wonderful New Year and hoping 2014 is an amazing year for everyone. But most of all I hope everyone has a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year celebrations. Take care Rhiann xx    ...

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