Thursday, July 28, 2011

Lesson learned 2.0

My sister is in town visiting her son and grandbaby.   Of course, there was celebrating.  Nick hosted a bbq at his house w brats, burgers and dogs.  
I checked out the package of brats and one contained 800 mg Na.  Wow.   So I stuck with the burger.   While Nick was cooking, I noticed him shaking a bottle of seasonings on the meat.   Never checked it out but suspect it was "seasoned salt".   Even without a salty burger, I did indulge in some chips and a bit of cheese dip.    That was Saturday.
Fishing on Monday and more chips.     Come tuesday morning and time to go to work, I woke up with nausea and a bit of vertigo.   Immediately went to the meclizine and phenergan, then sat in a chair for 45 mins.    The meds worked and I was able to go to work.   A crappy day as I was tired all day from the meds.   Three days later now and I have been flushing with lots of water and my diuretics.   No further symptoms since Tues. 

The meeting with HR and my manager regarding my ADA accomodations went unexpectedly well.   I was expecting a confrontation.  Discussed the ADA process at Memorial and what specific accomodations I might need.   In the end, I really just need an amplified phone.  That doesn't require a federal ADA case.   HR was going to look into what equipment was available that is compatible with the phone systems in the hospital. 

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

First dr visit since the steroid injection

My hearing has improved since my last visit both subjectively and per the hearing test. I was happy where I was with my hearing. Dr H showed me my initial audiogram from last year and my latest is still not back in the low ranges. He also did some testing w a tuning fork that showed a hypersensitive left ear-a sign that there is still some inflammation. He is having take a second dose of diamox in the afternoon. I'm pretty happy with the results so far but if doc thinks it can get even better, then I am going along.
Meeting this week w HR & my manager to discuss ADA accommodations.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

A symptom free vacation

I had a lot of worries about suffering a vertigo attack while in Dominica. It never happened. I was careful with salt intake and my wife & family kept a close eye on me.
I've gotten into routine of the diuretics. This feels like a chronic disease state.