Wednesday, October 10, 2007

DIZZY

Ruther just told me that he is home from work. Apparently, he suffered some dizziness this morning and decided to just have some rest today. I'm kind of worried about this dizziness. When we were in Japan last year, he also had vertigo while we were at the gym and he said he felt kind of weak. I noticed that this happens intermittently, like every 4 months or so but I'm worried that it might be something more serious. I want him to take a thorough physical examination when he gets back so that we could find out if these are truly dizzy-ing spells only or if it's a symptom of something bigger. I just don't want to be complacent about these things. As always, prevention is so much better than cure and I don't want Ruther to keep having these bouts of vertigo. It's really quite alarming. =(

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Hot day today.

I have been trying to keep Nikki's itching to a minimum but it's quite difficult because for kids, it's like an involuntary action. Every once in a while, I say "Nikki, don't scratch!" and really, he's quite fed up of that reminder. But well, it can't be helped because I really don't want his impetigo to spread to Ethan.

With regards to the antibiotic-taking, we're doing okay so far. We haven't missed a dose and Nikki is getting better in taking the medicine everytime. The first time he tried to drink it, he gagged. So I told him to take the medicine in 2 sips. I taught him how to sip half of the medicine in the cup then drink a bit of water then take the remaining medicine and drink water again. Now he's not too bothered about the medicine. I just remind him that if he takes the medicine regularly, his booboos will all go away then we could go play in the bouncy castle again. He's really looking forward to that now. =D
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Becky said...

It is a good idea to go in and make sure it's nothing more serious, and to rule out more serious things like blood pressure or heart trouble.

I read once that some people can get vertigo from damaged (torn or punctured) ear drums, after a loud concert for instance), and even from traveling with plugged up ears (as from a cold or bad allergies) on an airplane.

But a lady I know had this same thing happen (dizziness) from time to time, and eventually (after going in for thorough examinations with her regular doctor then with an Ear, Nose and Throat specialist) learned it was a recurrent, serious ear infection. In her case, it was caused by some sort of 'fungus' she'd gotten from regular lap swimming at a local heatlh club, and was quite difficult to get rid of (a couple of courses of super-strong antibiotics and regular irrigation of the ear with hydrogen peroxide, and some sort of inner ear drops as I recall). And of course, she now wears ear plugs when swimming.

From what I understand, some folks are more predisposed to such things if their ears have a little pocket of space where liquid can settle in their ears (which never gets throughly dry).

Anyway, just a thought for you. It must be hard having hubby sick when he's away from home, and then having the kids going through what they are...I'll be praying for you, girl!

P.S. Don't feel you have to post this comment (I know it's long and rambling) I just thought you might appreciate the info in the event it might help out. ;0)

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 4:18:00 PM
:P said...

oh i appreciate your post, becky! thanks for telling me the story about the lady. i told Ruther that we might have to go to the EENT doctor when he comes home. I just want to rule out any other causes, you know. i don't want this hanging over our heads.

thanks a bunch! =D

Wednesday, October 10, 2007 6:19:00 PM

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