10/18/11

Vertigo

There's nothing like an ambulance in the church parking lot to stir things up a little. Sunday as I was walking towards the Bishop's office for a setting apart, and as I was just greeting someone, I lost my step and staggered. Luckily she caught me. Recovering with the help of this startled sister, my legs could not support me. What was happening? The room was spinning and I was only vaguely aware of anyone or anything around me. I remember thinking about that youtube clip where David asks "is this going to last forever?". Someone provided  a much needed chair and cold paper towel. A doctor in the same setting apart was immediately at my side. Everyone sounded like Charlie Brown's teacher.


Much to my protestation, an ambulance was summoned and before long I was plugged into some monitors determining if I were having a stroke. Someone commented on my handbag. Another suggested that they call my husband. I was quite certain I was not having a stroke - you'd feel that wouldn't you - certainly my confused speech and dizziness suggested otherwise. There's nothing like a need to bring out the goodness of the Saints. Someone  draped a coat over my legs. Two sisters flanked me and kept me upright. A priesthood blessing was administered. And all the time, I felt like I was in a bubble that kept spinning out of control and that muffled all the sound around me. The paramedics determined I wasn't having a stroke but before they released me they needed to make sure that I had all the health care information recorded in their book. I found that so funny with one guy asking all the medical questions and being concerned about how I felt while the other guy kept asking for the medical card and my address and my phone number. I teased him about his bed side manner. Before long I was able to go home to rest. The headache that followed continued until the next day. And then just as quickly as "it" came, I felt completely normal last night. My mind was clear. My energy returned. But the dizziness persists. I'll see a doctor next week to explore the vertigo and this recent drama.

2 comments:

Kathy said...

SCAREY, Bonnie. I'm so glad you are alright, and hope that this never happens again. Much love - K

Louise Plummer said...

I think you're pregnant.