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Vestibular testing. I can't take it anymore!

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Participants restlessgull82Daniel Edwards11
restlessgull82 restlessgull82 NewcomerOP
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#1 ·
Well, just like the name implies, they sent me in for vestibular testing and—get this—I actually passed out during the first round. Then it happened again on the second attempt... By the third try, I managed to hang on for about a minute before I just had to bolt from the room. I simply can't handle it! My doctor mentioned that there are people out there with similar issues, which is a bit of a relief, I guess? But now I’m left wondering: what comes next? How am I supposed to figure out if something is actually wrong with my Center for Equilibrium? Should I be looking into getting an MRI?
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Daniel Edwards11 Daniel Edwards11 Newcomer
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You’re better off getting an MRI. It gave me such peace of mind to see that everything looked fine there, even if my balance is still acting up. Are you dealing with that sensation of water in your ears? If so, I can't tell you how many times I've been through it. Honestly, it wasn't as bad as I expected, though I suppose everyone handles it differently... I'm not sure if you've visited the Audiology clinic yet—you probably have, since that's their specialty—but they also perform other tests. I can't recall the exact technical term, but the staff there used to call it a Bear... Anyway, they just put headphones on you and play various sounds. It's perfectly fine. It takes a bit longer, but it isn't nearly as unpleasant as the water sensation. In any case, ask your doctor, your primary care physician, or even the folks at the Audiology clinic what other tests might be available to you. Good luck

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