Carolyn's Vertigo Strikes Again

Glen Rose, Texas
In 2004, we took a six month trip through the western part of the US. While we were in New Mexico, Carolyn began suffering from a severe case of vertigo. The doctors could not come up with a cause for the problem, and eventually the condition got better on its own. Early last year, the vertigo struck again, and the doctors still had no success in finding the cause. It eventually got better, and we went to the southeastern US to take care of the final affairs of my mother and visit family. After the family obligations were completed, we made our way north into Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. While in North Carolina in August, the vertigo affected Carolyn again, and seemed to be connected to altitude changes while traveling in the mountains. By October, we had made our way to Glen Rose, Texas where our doctor and dentist are so we could have our physicals and dental checkups.

We thought we would be finished with the doctors and dentists in a month or less, and then resume our travels. Well, here it is almost four months later, and we are still in Glen Rose. Carolyn's doctors discovered what was causing her vertigo and she has been undergoing treatment and therapy that seemed to be helping. Yesterday, the vertigo struck again, causing dizziness and nausea. As can be imagined, Carolyn is disappointed.

At this time, we plan to leave this area in two weeks. Of course, that departure time is dependent on how Carolyn is doing. She is a strong lady, and is ready to see some new country. If there is any way possible, she will be ready to go. She is doing the exercises that have been prescribed for the vertigo, as well as taking her medicine.

On another note, the weather has been cold. The last several nights have seen the temperature get down into the mid 20s, and tonight, it is expected to go down to about 23 degrees. Yesterday, we had snow and sleet that fell off and on all day. Today was clear but cold, with the high only reaching about 40 degrees. Brrrr! Too cold for this southern boy. I'm ready for some warm weather.

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