I had the first of four treatments for my Meniere's disease this afternoon. It really wasn't too bad - the worst part was having to lie still for 20 minutes afterward - it was more like 45 minutes because the nurse forgot me! The four treatments are given over two weeks and then we wait and see if I need any further sessions. The doctor is going slow in order to preserve what hearing I have in my left ear. At this point I would gladly sacrifice the hearing in order not to have any more vertigo episodes.
The trip to Egypt and Jordan was great and I am glad I went because the older I get the less likely I am to be able to travel let alone survive 16 hour plane rides. My three half days with Ben were the highlight. Every one knew Dr. Ben and were only too happy to show us around their particular dig or site. I got to see the Queen's tomb (a pyramid) which was only discovered 6 weeks ago - and a dentist's tomb that was found nearby. I also spent 2+ hours in the Cairo museum with Ben showing me (and explaining) the best items. The museum is a hodge podge, badly lit with sparse explanations. I had spent 2 1/2 hours with our tour group and still only touched the surface. I had studied a catalogue before I went so I knew pretty much what I wanted to see. A portion of the King Tut stuff was in Dallas and I had been to see it before I left also.
Petra was the site to see in Jordan. Unfortunately the horse and cart Edie and I rode in collapsed after a few feet - falling over and hurting Edie's leg and I bumped my head and knee. The horse got up after a few minutes and seemed okay. Edie went off to the hospital but I went on in another cart - fearing another collapse every minute. Not as great as the pyramids but definitely worth the trip.
I am putting together my pictures, brochures, postcards etc. and it should be a hefty tome. I bought very few souvenirs - trying to be a good cheap sister - and I don't have room for more stuff. I bought a galabeya (dress), stone necklace, papyrus scarab painting, enamel frog and tons of postcards. I never saw any scarab bracelets like mine and everyone wanted to know where I got mine.
I'm glad to be back. I will write more as things occur to me.
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"lie still for 20 minutes"? Isn't that, like, SLEEPING?!? How can you complain about that?!?
ReplyDeleteI didn't post a comment yesterday but I was thinking the same thing myself. Personally, I have finally identified my super powere as sleeping.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the continued vertigo problems, Momcat. Do you know when one is coming on, so if you are driving you can stop and if you are standing you can sit? How long do they last?
ReplyDeleteRe: sleeping as a superpower. Yes, all of us seem to be very lucky in that regard. It's amazing how many people are crippled by insomnia. My other superpower is that I poop like a champ. TMI? But it's true! Insomnia and constipation are, I think, the two most common of life's chronic miseries, and I think we have all always been safe from both.
I had my second treatment yesterday, and so far, so good. The doc said the vertigo incident and dizziness after the first treatment were to be expected. i.e. I still have the disease, just working on reducing the symptoms. I have some warning and would have time to pull off the road and/or sit down.
ReplyDeleteI went to Alan's this a.m. to get the info for his March billing, then spent 2 hours ordering pictures. I downloaded some 430 and Ben sent his cd with probably 300 more. I think I will have enough for two albums. My new camera wasn't that much (if any) better than my old one but I got some good shots, I will also get copies of Edie's pictures where I am in them.