I Have Vertigo (Day 3362 - 2/7/19)

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The vlog starts out with Stephen saying that he had tried to start the vlog in the parking lot of the ENT office and in the parking lot of Chick Fil A, but couldn't continue because he was feeling too sick. Stephen said that after he ate some food from Chick Fil A he started to feel a little bit better. He says that the ENT he went to go see was very thorough about examining him and she told him that what he had was actually paroxysmal vertigo. The ENT told him that his ear looks red, but it was never fully infected. Stephen then talks about how he didn't know that vertigo was something that you could have since he thought it could only be a symptom of something else.

He also said that he got a hearing test for the first time since the ENT wanted to check his hearing before doing the Epley maneuver. The ENT told him that there might have been a chance that the ear infection occurred at the same time as the vertigo since the bacteria from the ear infection can affect the nerves in the ear which can lead to vertigo. Stephen explains that the ENT and another nurse then tried to undo the vertigo by having him lie down and then moving his head in certain positions (the Epley maneuver). Stephen was told by the ENT that he had to keep his head straight for next 48 hours which meant that he couldn't move his head up or down or lay his head down. The ENT then told him to do the Semont Exercises daily in order to help with his vertigo. Stephen says that the vertigo was in his left ear while the supposed "ear infection" was in his right ear. He was also told to continue taking the antibiotics to clear up the bacteria in his right ear. Stephen said that after he left the ENT office he felt so sick from the doctor doing the Epley maneuver. Stephen then explains that his vertigo is caused by these small calcium particles called otoliths (which Stephen calls "crystals") in his ear that were loose.

The video then transitions to end of day where Stephen talks about how the past 10 days have been very difficult to the dizziness. Stephen says that he felt even more sick because of the Epley maneuver which the doctor said would make him terribly sick. He said that he even has to move his head side-to-side very slowly.

Kit Kat Flavor Tried: I ♡ FRUITS: Raspberry Kit Kat

Stephen said that he really needed something good on a day like today in order to bring up his spirits. Both Stephen and Mal said that it tastes really good. Mal says she still prefers the taste of the Pistachio Raspberry Kit Kat better. Stephen said the I ♡ FRUITS: Raspberry Kit Kat was really tangy.

Stephen then tries to figure out how he is gonna sleep sitting up.