Odd "vertigo" problem...

[VaBusa]

...don't know what else to call it, to be honest...

I get this unbelievable feeling in my gut, like I was on a rollercoaster getting ready to fly downhill. It takes my breath away; I can't speak. It's happening in the car, when the car is slowing, I suddenly feel like we won't slow or stop in time to make the turn. It started as a passenger-only-problem, but lately, it's happening when I'm driving myself. It happened today, but hasn't ever occurred when I'm on the Busa, thank goodness...

I know this is so vague, but I honestly don't know how to describe it, nor would I even begin to know how to tell a doc

Oh, and it seems to happen at the same location each time; I find that very odd...it's after maybe 7 miles of 55 mph, slow to make a left...no biggie, not a bad spot to turn, nothing. Why would I develop a panic-type of feeling when slowing there to make the turn? It all started maybe 10 years ago, when I was pregnant; at that time, I just blamed pregnancy...it lingers still and seems to be making a come back lately...

Anyone have any clue what I'm feeling here? I can't imagine anyone would, but just in case, I thought I'd share...put a name to what I've got going on... lease:

 

[Rainbow7]

Hmmm....rather than try to analyse the source of this feeling, are you able to teach yourself to enjoy that sensation, rather than be alarmed by it?
My wife hates rollercoasters, because she doesn't like that feeling of weightlessness. I, on the other hand, LOVE that feeling, which is why I enjoy things like skydiving.
If you are able to consciously choose to make your feelings pleasurable, well, problem solved.

 

[Busa1166]

Congratulations



I think

 

[kromdom]

P t s d?

 

[mr8ball]

Are you pregnant again?? Sounds Odd to me Maybe something happened in your other life, Just a thought if not the latter

 

[captain]

hey people pay big money for that sensation, as long as you dont puke learn to like it

 

[riccoh]

can you make a right on that section?? problem solved

 

[semi]

oh my, i think the girl is in love

seriously though, sounds like an inner-ear issue

 

[VaBusa]

You guys...hysterical

I'm a rollercoaster fanatic, so it's not a fear of rollercoasters or that sensation.

I'm NOT pregnant Whew...

If it's inner-ear, you'd think I'd have it all of the time and no matter where I am. It's happening on this one road, at this one particular turn. It's so frickin' odd, I know. I feel silly posting about it, but I can't put a name to it

I'm afraid it will happen when I'm on the Busa; I don't think that'll be a good sensation since I almost have to close my eyes and just breathe through it. It wasn't horrible when I was just a passenger, but now that it's happening when I'm driving, 'eh, I'm a little confused and concerned...

I think I'm just special...

 

[VaBusa]

can you make a right on that section?? problem solved

 

[mrsBusawhipped]

Has work been done on the road recently. Maybe theres a little dip on that turn making you more senstive. I personally can't stand when I am driving and crest the top of a hill and feel like I am in a Dukes of hazzard car chase scene and then my stomach catches up. OH lordy!!! I hope you find out what it is soon.

 

[Snakers]

Vision...?

 

[dk55belair]

Has work been done on the road recently. Maybe theres a little dip on that turn making you more senstive. I personally can't stand when I am driving and crest the top of a hill and feel like I am in a Dukes of hazzard car chase scene and then my stomach catches up. OH lordy!!! I hope you find out what it is soon.

I'm with you, there is a stretch of I-26 for about a mile that makes my truck weave. I first thought my tires were low, so I checked and it happens everytime I drive through there. I hope you figger it out.

 

[F=MA]

Have you asked your doctor about it Michelle?

If not, I would...and ask what his/her opinon is about referring you to an Otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat specialist).

I agree with semi that the ear is the best place to start looking for issues.

If you have seen a specialist and still have the problem, try eating a small snack before you drive or ride. It's counterintuitive, but food in the stomach is a preventative measure for motion sickness. Take this from someone who used to teach people how to fly airplanes.

 

[VaBusa]

Has work been done on the road recently. Maybe theres a little dip on that turn making you more senstive. I personally can't stand when I am driving and crest the top of a hill and feel like I am in a Dukes of hazzard car chase scene and then my stomach catches up. OH lordy!!! I hope you find out what it is soon.

They are always and forever working on roads here...I drive this stretch every day to work and back. It's exactly that sensation though - like you've just crested a hill unexpectedly, but it'll start before I'm even slowing down. It's like anticipation takes over, yet I'm not even thinking about it. I'm listening to my music, doing whatever, then I feel it. It's not every time either. It's so odd, I just can't explain it...

I'm mental :cookoo:

 

[VaBusa]

Have you asked your doctor about it Michelle?

If not, I would...and ask what his/her opinon is about referring you to an Otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat specialist).

I agree with semi that the ear is the best place to start looking for issues.

If you have seen a specialist and still have the problem, try eating a small snack before you drive or ride. It's counterintuitive, but food in the stomach is a preventative measure for motion sickness. Take this from someone who used to teach people how to fly airplanes.

I haven't...I wouldn't know what to say to 'em LOL I guess since it's not every time, nor is it in other areas, they'd just say "you're nuts" and I already know that

Ughh, flying...that's another time I get this feeling, when the plane banks and I think I'm going to die. Perhaps I'm having panic attacks? But why?!

Perhaps there's a vortex there, to a parallel universe...it's close to Civil War battlegrounds...

"Is there anyone that would like to speak with me?" LOL I'll call Ghost Hunters

 

[VaBusa]

Omar says he thinks I have "a fear of slowing down"

 

[chrisjp]

my coworker was having the same problem and what it came down to was a deficiancy in specific vitamins he now takes a suplement and hes good. ill ask him hun for the name of it so you know it as something to mention

 

[racerV]

I think you have been hanging out too much with BusaJules.

 

[VaBusa]

my coworker was having the same problem and what it came down to was a deficiancy in specific vitamins he now takes a suplement and hes good. ill ask him hun for the name of it so you know it as something to mention

Oh wow, how odd...hrmmm...yeah, if you wouldn't mind asking, so I can at least research it some lease: