Hi all,
Here is some more info on vestibular disorders. I feel that they are
way too misunderstood and overlooked. These do exist outside of Dr.
Levinson's world. A lot of people with learning disorders like
Dyslexia,Dyspraxia and conditions like AD/HD,Aspergers have these
problems.
I have a history of Dyslexia,Dyspraxia
Possible Symptoms of Vestibular Disorders
The human balance system depends on the inner ear, the eyes, and the
muscles and joints to transmit reliable information about the body's
movement and orientation in space. If the inner ear or other elements
of the balance system are damaged, the result may be vertigo,
dizziness, imbalance, and other symptoms.
With vestibular disorders, the type and severity of symptoms can vary
considerably. Symptoms can be frightening and difficult to describe.
People affected by certain symptoms of vestibular disorders may be
perceived as inattentive, lazy, overly anxious, or seeking attention.
They may have trouble reading or doing simple arithmetic. Functioning
in the workplace, going to school, performing routine daily tasks, or
just getting out of bed in the morning may be difficult for some
people.
The following is a list of symptoms that have been re****ted by people
with vestibular disorders. Not all symptoms will be experienced by
every person with an inner ear disorder, and other symptoms are
possible. An inner ear disorder may be present even in the absence of
obvious or severe symptoms. It is im****tant to note that most of these
individual symptoms can also be caused by other conditions, unrelated
to the ear.
Vertigo and dizziness
Balance and spatial orientation
Vision
Hearing
Cognitive and psychological
Other
Vertigo and dizziness
=E2=96=AA Spinning or whirling sensation; an illusion of movement of
self or the world (vertigo)
=E2=96=AA Lightheaded, floating, or rocking sensation
=E2=96=AA Sensation of being heavily weighted or pulled in one
direction
Balance and spatial orientation
=E2=96=AA Imbalance, stumbling, difficulty walking straight or
turning
a corner
=E2=96=AA Clumsiness or difficulty with coordination
=E2=96=AA Difficulty maintaining straight posture; tendency to look
downward to confirm the location of the ground
=E2=96=AA Head may be held in a tilted position
=E2=96=AA Tendency to touch or hold onto something when standing, or
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to
touch or hold the head while seated
=E2=96=AA Sensitivity to changes in walking surfaces or footwear
=E2=96=AA Muscle and joint pain (due to difficulty balancing)
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Vision
=E2=96=AA Trouble focusing or tracking objects with the eyes;
objects
or words on a page seem to jump, bounce, float, or blur or may appear
doubled
=E2=96=AA Discomfort from busy visual environments such as traffic,
crowds, stores, and patterns.
=E2=96=AA Sensitivity to light, glare, and moving or flickering
light=
s;
fluorescent lights may be especially troublesome
=E2=96=AA Tendency to focus on nearby objects; increased discomfort
when focusing at a distance
=E2=96=AA Increased night blindness; difficulty walking in the dark
=E2=96=AA Poor depth perception
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Hearing
=E2=96=AA Hearing loss; distorted or fluctuating hearing
=E2=96=AA Tinnitus (ringing, roaring, buzzing, whoo****ng, or other
noises in the ear)
=E2=96=AA Sensitivity to loud noises or environments
=E2=96=AA Sudden loud sounds may increase symptoms of vertigo,
dizziness, or imbalance
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Cognitive and psychological
=E2=96=AA Difficulty concentrating and paying attention; easily
distracted
=E2=96=AA Forgetfulness and short-term memory lapses
=E2=96=AA Confusion, disorientation, difficulty comprehending
directions or instructions
=E2=96=AA Difficulty following speakers in conversations, meetings,
etc., especially when there is background noise or movement
=E2=96=AA Mental and/or physical fatigue out of pro****tion to
activity
=E2=96=AA Loss of self-reliance, self-confidence, self-esteem
=E2=96=AA Anxiety, panic
=E2=96=AA Depression
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Other
=E2=96=AA Nausea or vomiting
=E2=96=AA "Hangover" or "seasick" feeling in the head
=E2=96=AA Motion sickness
=E2=96=AA Ear pain
=E2=96=AA Sensation of fullness in the ears
=E2=96=AA Headaches
=E2=96=AA Slurred speech
=E2=96=AA Sensitivity to pressure or temperature changes and wind
currents
http://www.vestibular.org/vestibular-disorders/symptoms.php
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