saitaina: (Depressed - Never Perfect)
Saitaina ([personal profile] saitaina) wrote2010-03-30 08:32 pm
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Sadness

I saw the ENT the other day (my hearing's getting worse and the ringing in my ears is actually getting painful)...he couldn't fix any of that (he claims my hearings perfect...maybe because the audiology exam is geared towards that, but that's a different issue), and unfortunately he confirmed something I really, really didn't want to hear.

My balance will never come back, and will in fact (as I've noticed) get worse.

Which means any thoughts of going back into gymnastics or dancing (even as an amateur), riding a bike (bicycle or motorcycle), basically anything really that requires balance, is lost to me. Which kind of crushes a few dreams. I always wanted to take up gymnastics and dance again, re-learn what was once muscle memory and pick up where I left off...

...And I always dreamed about owning a Harley. Granted, I can own one, but unless said Harley comes with training wheels, it won't be going anywhere.

So, that's that.

The technology has not caught up enough to reverse Meneres Disease yet, and I will probably not be a candidate by the time it has.

I've always had poor balance thanks to my inner ears (also the reason I get carsick), but now that it's getting worse, it's kind of sad, all the things I won't be able to do anymore. And just to give you an example, I can't even do a handstand (my balance says I'm straight, but I'm not), nor can I do a cartwheel properly, I end up off course (diagonal or falling over instead of straight). It's those small things you miss.

I would give up a lot, just to do a cartwheel...

[identity profile] inquisitorial.livejournal.com 2010-03-31 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
i know they make motorcycles with three wheels

[identity profile] marsdejahthoris.livejournal.com 2010-03-31 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
You might not. Big fat chopper trikes can be just as impressive as two-wheelers. Look for something in the layback position, which is like sitting in a chair...

[identity profile] marsdejahthoris.livejournal.com 2010-04-01 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
Well, I fell away, due to some personal issues, and then I always SUCK at trying to catch up on things I've fallen away from. It's not that you lost me... more I kind of lost myself.

[identity profile] marsdejahthoris.livejournal.com 2010-04-02 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
You know me, I'm PhntQueen or Heitech2008. PhntQueen is usually invisible. Just hail me if you want to talk, even if I don't look like I'm on.

[identity profile] lumy12.livejournal.com 2010-04-01 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
Awww :(

If it makes you feel any better, I've never been able to do a cartwheel...? :D? (okay, well, it was worth a shot)

[identity profile] lumy12.livejournal.com 2010-04-01 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
LOL - I can't do it at work anymore, remember? I have to catch up on everything at home so I'm slower. Besides, if it takes you weeks, I figure I can take a day :D

[identity profile] lumy12.livejournal.com 2010-04-01 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
Oh that's not unfair or anything :P :P :P

'k I'll reply before bed. Pluto's pretty much dead so I don't even log into Palps' LJ more than a couple times a week now.

[identity profile] notfromajedi.livejournal.com 2010-04-01 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
I'm too anal for that! Must switch! :D