i ended the year... being SICK

wah... got more suay one anot... just when i was soooo busy rushing to review the files before the assts happily go on a long CNY break, i have to fall sooooo sick...

Woke up on Thursday morning feeling nauseous and giddy... after bathing, i puked... tot i would feel betta after more sleep.. intended to go office after lunch... BUT.. i practically "fainted" on the bed for the whole day... !!! can't walk... can't eat... i was basically unconscious... Ahhhhh...

Wasn't feeling quite well on Fri, but I still dragged my feet to work… need to rush out an FS for a super-irritating-neva-complain-will-die client…
*pui*

After I rushed the FS out to the typing pool, went to see doc..

The diagnosis – Positional Vertigo

Did some research on it… see below:

INTRO
Vertigo is the sudden sensation that you are unsteady or that your surroundings are moving. You may feel like you're spinning around on a merry-go-round or that your head is spinning inside. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common form of vertigo.
The condition is characterized by brief episodes of intense dizziness associated with a change in the position of your head. It may occur when you move your head in a certain direction, lie down from an upright position, turn over in bed or sit up in the morning. Moving your head to look up also can bring about an episode of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
Vertigo usually results from a problem with the nerves and the structures of the balance mechanism in your inner ear that sense movement and changes in the position of your head.
Although benign paroxysmal positional vertigo can be a bothersome problem, it's rarely serious. You can receive effective treatment for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo during a doctor's office visit.

The signs and symptoms of BPPV may include:
· Dizziness
· A sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving (vertigo)
· Lightheadedness
· Unsteadiness
· A loss of balance
· Blurred vision associated with quick head movements
· Nausea
· Vomiting

CAUSES
BPPV most often is a result of aging (What the hell !!!!!). It also can occur after a blow to your head. Less common causes of BPPV include a virus affecting your ear, or the combination of trauma to your ear during ear surgery and prolonged positioning on your back (supine) during the procedure.
Doctors usually can determine the cause of BPPV. It may require a consultation with an ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist or a doctor who specializes in the brain and nervous system (neurologist). However, sometimes no cause can be determined.

COMPLICATIONS
Although BPPV is uncomfortable, it rarely causes complications. If severe, persistent BPPV causes you to vomit frequently, you may be at risk of dehydration.

SELF-CARE
If you experience dizziness associated with BPPV, consider these tips:
· Be aware of the possibility of losing your balance, which can lead to falling and serious injury.
· Sit or lie down immediately when you feel dizzy.
· Avoid sleeping on the side of your affected ear.
· When getting out of bed, do so slowly. Sit on the edge of the bed for a minute.
· Avoid bending down to pick something up. Don't extend your head back, such as when getting something from an upper cabinet.
· Be careful when getting up from lying back at the dentist's office, beauty parlor or barbershop, or during activities, such as yoga or massage.
· Use two or more pillows at night to avoid lying completely flat.
· Use good lighting if you get up in the night.
· Walk with a cane for stability. (what the hell !!!!)
· Work closely with your doctor to manage your symptoms effectively.

COPING SKILLS
Living with BPPV can be challenging. It may affect your interaction with friends and family, your productivity at work, and the overall quality of your life. You may find encouragement and understanding in a support group. (What the hell !!!!!)
Although support groups aren't for everyone, they can be good sources of information. Group members often know about unique coping skills and tend to share their own experiences. If you're interested, your doctor may be able to recommend a group in your area.

Sobz sobz…
This is like some sort incurable disease..
Friends.. Pls be nicer to me :(