Life Update & What I Made in February (& Early March) 🥰 :: Vlog 206

[@catherinecunningham7126]

Sudafed! I would take a half dose of Sudafed (has to be the original with pseudoephedrine in it for it to work) when I would feel the Vertigo coming on. Funny story….. I worked at a grade school and we were having “Pajama Day” so I was wearing pajamas, robe and slippers. I was in the cafeteria supervising breakfast and I suddenly felt tired and dropped. They called an ambulance and took me to the ER, the doctor comes in and starts asking what happened, so I tell him that I was at work and just dropped. He looks at me like I may be a little confused and said “you were at work? Why are you in your pajamas?” Anyway, after many tests and resetting my crystals in my middle ears it didn’t seem to help. A few weeks later I caught a bad cold and perforated my right eardrum so I went to Immediate Care where the doctor put me on Sudafed amongst other things but after a couple of weeks I realized I no longer had Vertigo. It would come back at times so I would take half a dose of Sudafed and it was relieved. It is my go to now. Sorry for the long post! LOL

[@sarahb4330]

Oh Joanna, empathise so much with you, have had vertigo challenges this past couple of years, very tough, so glad you're are doing better x

[@bethpaschal7859]

It’s so good to see you again! Wow, you have really been through it. I’m glad you are trying to take it easy when able. Love those hats! You are a joy Joanna.

[@lorrainelambert9001]

Aww Joanna so nice to see you but so sorry you have been having such a tough time. I know the feeling as I’ve had a hard winter with my health but I power though and only stop when I have to 😊 I hope your at the back end of vertigo, I’ve not had it but know someone who suffers and it’s awful. Your hats are fab, take it easy lovely, sending prayers and love from me to you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@janetjroberson2581]

Hello from Swansea, Illinois.

[@phyllisweaver8204]

Are you doing well? Hope so, sending get well wishes and prayers.

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

The forsythia is gorgeous…..I have been down the vertical trail since age 30…..exactly it is a creeper….exactly My Dear practice what WE preach”…..Stress was and dis my trigger…..love to see pics of the hats on your family….

[@CharleneTaylor-kz8lz]

That I like spring to when the leaves getting on the tree

[@kathleenducharme5749]

I am so sorry to hear about the vertigo. I experienced it last year and it was horrible. Have you seen an ear, nose and throat doctor? Mine did the Epley Maneuver that cleared up the vertigo immediately. It's a non-invasive maneuvering to send the ear crystals back where they belong in the ear. It's basic body and head positioning in a certain sequence. I needed a tune up two weeks later - so two maneuvers and have not had any vertigo since. Hope you start feeling better soon!

[@Intentionallivinghawaii]

Agree. There are videos on KZbin that will guide you through the process. You need to first diagnose which ear is the problem (videos show you how to do this - pretty cool actually- nystagmus) so you will know which way to do the procedure. Sometimes you need to do the process more than once. I have had it get really bad after the first first time but immediately do another round and it will work. Be sure you were diagnosed with BPPV - which sounds like you were. It has saved me many times over the last 20 years. ❤

[@Allsmilesgirl277]

Glad to see you again! I’m so sorry about the vertigo! I’ve only had it once, it was a lovely side affect of the ‘vid. It was AWFUL, so I definitely know the struggle. Take it easy, listen to your body, and tell that vertigo to get outta here!🤣❤️

[@ericallerton809]

❤❤gosh!!!Joanna !!!take care!!what a time!! Love ur hats🎉🎉🎉 Great to see you!!!! Elaine 🏠💗🧦

[@ScrappinwithSabrina]

So glad you’re feeling better! I hope your healing continues, hang in there 💖 The hats are so sweet, I’m sure your sister and nephew love them. Love the shawlyou WIP. I’m finishing up the Felix pullover. I’m not loving the yarn so I’ve been slow knitting it but I’m almost there! Just in time for warmer weather 😅

[@kathycrouch2291]

Glad to see you! Vertigo is something my hubby suffers from. He had a contracted virus in the late 1980's and it killed the little hairs in the inner ear. He went through all kinds of tests before they figured it out. His body has adjusted some but he still has issues from time to time. Hoping yours gets better! Glad you could still do some knitting!

[@sunflowerbluecreations]

So good to see you! With all you have been through you look great!!! Your complexion is glowing and love your hair!😀

[@KaySellsVA]

Wow! You’ve been through a lot! May the rest of the year settle down and I hope the vertigo ends. Life has a way of knocking us around occasionally but everything will be back on track for you soon, I’m sure. Don’t ever worry about taking a break from work if you aren’t feeling 💯percent! We love you and will understand if there is a delay in your videos or shop updates. Just do what you can do! ❤

[@paulamacdonald3222]

Hope you can rid of horrible vertigo completely. I had a mild case and that was bad enough. Looking forward to seeing that beautiful red made up. Paula ❤

[@sunflowerbluecreations]

To avoid looking down at a pattern maybe get a music stand. That way you can adjust the height and it has cuff so your papers or tablet won 't slip off.

[@ruthcomfort4735]

Love the box!

[@MsKarenMR]

So Happy to see you❤!! So Glad you're on the mend. Beautiful yarns. Must check out one of Maas' s series. Happy Spring 😊!!

[@monikaberzins7960]

So good to see you again. I am currently dealing with vertigo and appreciate your experience. I wish my "cloud would lift". This is encouraging for me hear. Love your channel. Wishing you all the best.

[@annegraheck5713]

So glad you are doing better. And back to podcasting. 😊

[@SallysBackyard]

So good to see you, Joanna! Take care of yourself. Vertigo is no joke. Enjoyed seeing all of your projects. Happy Spring! 🌷

[@cathynewkirk6807]

It’s great to see you! I’m so sorry about your vertigo. I had it after a flight and it was miserable. It just takes you by surprise! Glad you’re doing well. I met Gabby at a knitting retreat in Texas this month. She’s a delight! I’m so excited to start knitting with her yarn!😊

[@lesliehamilton6151]

Just wanted to tell you that I’m Loving my large sweater bag. So nice to not struggle putting a sweater WIP in one of my normal bags. And it doesn’t come out looking like the cat chewed it up and spit it out now!

[@thizizliz]

So glad you're feeling better. My husband had that one winter and our PCP twisted his neck a certain way and totally resolved it. I think he's used that method himself at home a couple of times and then it was just gone. I hope you can find a good solution for yourself too. Ugh. Oh I remember that pattern and lusting after it too. I can totally see you rocking it and linen is such a great choice for the heat of summer! I'm picturing it with a pair of white pants/shorts, capris and perhaps the same color tank under or a contrasting white one. I'll bet you'll find a lot of ways to style that top. Best wishes for a healthy spring. Oh - our library has audio books for free through an app called Libby = so available 24x7 cuz we don't always have time on other people's schedules or want to risk being exposed to something when our defenses are already being pushed to their limits.

[@jordanreusser4570]

Omg the ring clicker is genius!!! You may have sold me, I always wanted to read and knit but found it annoying to pause every time I needed to turn the page. So sorry to hear of your health issues, vertigo is no joke. Hope it keeps at bay for awhile/forever!

[@lindashields5939]

So lovely to see you again. I’m sorry to hear about your vertigo episode and very happy, indeed, that you are on the mend. I’ve been working mostly on small projects (socks, cowls, fingerless mitts) - winter seems to want that from me. Now that spring is here I’ll probably start up again on some of the larger projects. (Not quite sure why that seems to be my m.o.) I read my books on the Kindle app on my iPad. I wonder if that super handy little page-turning ring exists for my set-up? I’ll have to explore. Take good care. Until the next time. Salam wa sa’aadah

[@marticote3442]

So sorry about your vertigo, Joanna. I’ve had it before and it’s not fun. I understand needing to take time off to recover, but just know you were missed! Glad you are feeling better. Happy Spring!!!

[@sandyenglund6732]

Glad you are doing better

[@npepperc4437]

🎉 glad to see you back, but I was having vertigo. Also last year from January until August Every time I turned around I was having spells and they kept giving me Compazine and meclizine trying to control it and found out that I may have been having some vertigo, but it was brought on by the fact that I had😢 become diabetic. They thought it was type two but it’s the pancreas just kind of crapped out. I will say it is definitely no fun that feeling is so awful. It’s like you drank way too much that feeling just before you pass out. Awful. God bless you to get better soon.

[@anneellison8188]

Happy to have you back! I am sorry to hear about the vertigo and health challenges. Times can be hard but hopefully you and your family member are coming through and will enjoy Spring together feeling better. I am knitting numerous things right now (sweater, shawl, baby blanket) but really want to find a cross stitch kit to make for my soon to be grand daughter. But I can't find anything just right. But cross stitch is next on my list. Your FO's look great!

[@sherryzimmerman9220]

Oh my WELCOME Back…..

[@StitchingtheHighNotes]

Thank you, Sherry!! It's good to be back! 🥰

[@ruthcomfort4735]

Those are my towns high school colors

[@Yarnchickenfibers_]

Welcome back! Have you looked into the Eply maneuver performed by an ENT? Hope you are feeling better

[@StitchingtheHighNotes]

Thanks! And yes, been doing that maneuver on my own and might need to do physical therapy - will find out at the doc this week! :)

[@joanmachado9063]

Gland your on he mend ,please take care 😊

[@lindaparsons3356]

I know understand about vertigo. I had vertigo. Mine was caused by fluid behind my right eardrum. I had to take allergy relief pills for it.

[@suzannemaitland3267]

How about your new sock pattern, I can’t wait, Friday i am driving with my daughter from Washington State to Colorado Springs to live permanently

[@janetgodshalk1441]

I had a friend tat suffered from vertigo and she found massage therapist that was able to help her a lot

[@treehousefiberarts2694]

Yikes Joanna, you’ve had quite the beginning of the year! Thinking of you - loved all your makes - Rachel

[@StitchingtheHighNotes]

Thank you, Rachel! Much love to you!

[@fayeward4360]

Where did you order your reading ring from? I’m really interested in buying one.

[@StitchingtheHighNotes]

Amazon! I have a link to it in the description box/show notes. :)

[@ramonafirehorse]

I’m so sorry to hear you were felled by vertigo. That is the worst feeling! Hoping you are in the other side of it.

[@StitchingtheHighNotes]

Thank you, Ramona!

[@CarolHall-m2s]

I went to physical therapy to cure vertigo