I turned the calendar to the new year and started a plan of action.
I called my optometrist for my annual check up. It seemed like some of my triggers were vision related, or moving between light and dark environments at the very least.
I called my dentist for a check up and a consult. I figured it's all head related, right?
Then I called my ENT. "I'm sorry, Dr. K. is no longer with the practice." I remembered the Botox infomercial playing in the office waiting area. "Could I speak with his colleague? Dr. K. told me he would refer me for an MRI and I'd like to get that on the schedule."
Later that day, the other ENT in the practice called. "I won't send you for an MRI unless I've seen you. I need to get you in here, but I'm booked up for weeks in advance."
Discouraged, I booked and kept appointment with the optometrist and dentist.
The optometrist did a thorough exam. "Here's a picture of your eye," Dr. B. said. I looked at the orangy-red sphere. "There's no problem here. I had a friend who had an Acoustic Neuroma, that was found by a neuro specialist ENT. Find a specialist."
The dentist did a thorough exam and showed me xrays. "I see some dental work we need to take care of, but frankly, you've got to get a handle on the vertigo. I know of nothing related to your dental health that would contribute to it. Seriously, you need to find a specialist, or someone who can quarterback this treatment for you. You shouldn't be doing it all on your own."
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