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» loveisjoy - Vertigo at the Movies

My problem with vertigo began in an innocent way. My husband and I decided to see Brad Pitt's latest movie, Babel. I wasn't feeling well since I had awakened with a sinus headache and my balance seemed to be off more than usual. But, I popped some Tylenol and we decided it would be good for me to get out of the house.

Well, I have to tell you that sitting in the dark theater, watching that movie made me sicker than I have been in a long time. The darkness of the theater, coupled with the bright lights of the screen, and my ongoing headache made me feel like the whole theater was spinning. There were a few scenes set in Japan where the characters were in a night club, and the pulsing neon lights were just too much.

I ended up absolutely sick to my stomach and I'm still horribly dizzy a day later. It's Christmas Eve, and I'm supposed to be hosting dinner for my daughter and grandson. I have no idea if I'll be able to do much with them. Right now it's hard to keep my eyes open.

I have had MS since 1993, and I've had double vision, incoordination, and bouts of vertigo in the past, but never to this extent.

Has anyone ever had vertigo triggered by a trip to the movies? I'm afraid to go back to the movies at this point...

-- posted by loveisjoy