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Balance dizziness

I had surgery 7 weeks ago.  I notice some days my balance and dizziness changes.  I feel some days I'm getting better and than others worse.  Is this a normal feeling?
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620923 tn?1452915648
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  I  know  it  is  very  frustrating....hang  in there, expect  the ups  and  downs  and do  not  let it  get  you  down,,,,it is all "normal"  and  typically  at  3  months  post  op  many  get  depressed  as  some  symptoms thought  to be  gone  may resurface...not  as  strong  as  b4  or  last  as  long  but  it is the nerves  healing....and  many  will lessen in time...this  is where  keeping  a journal  helps  as  you  can  see when  certain  symptoms  came  back  and  when  they  leave.....you  can measure  your  progress  from the journal  better  then from  how  you are  feeling....

Keep  positive <3
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Thank you I have been in physical therapy. It going OK just get frustrated with myself
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I am almost 7 months post op and I had really horrible balance issues. There were some good days and a lot of bad days but over time my balance got a lot better. I still get dizzy and I'm definitely not 100% yet but Things are much better than they were. I did a few months of physical therapy because I was anxious to get my strength and coordination back. If it's available to you and your doctor thinks it's a good idea I would recommend giving it a try. Good luck and hang in there!
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620923 tn?1452915648
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   Yup,....it  can  seem  like  a roller  coaster   ride  at  times....just relax and  take  your  time  in doing  daily  activities....

   Weather  and  what  you  do can  affect  how  you feel....so  be  aware if you  are  doing  too much your body will  let  you know.
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