We decided to try and get to Ludington today (26 miles south), but with SW winds, not sure - on a good day, could be rough let alone dealing with vertigo. Well, it was not pleasant so we turned around and came back into the municipal marina.
Mark had looked into "urgent care", "prompt care", or "walk-in clinic" which was listed for the hospital here in Manistee.(3.5 miles away) Thru the "Looper" association, some towns have "harbor hosts" to assist those doing the Loop with whatever they may need. There was one listed for Manistee, so Mark called Kevin and he came and took us to the "walk-in clinic" which does not exist. Arghhhh - I had to go thru the ER for Munson Healthcare - several buildings on campus but no "walk-in" place even though Google and their website gives a specific address.
Mark and Kevin talked "boats"and he and his wife plan to do the Loop in the future. Long story short and 1.5 hours later, I had a Rx for Meclizine and a print out for the Epley maneuver. Dr. Stull diagnosed me with BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo).
Kevin came back to get us, we stopped at Meijer for the Rx and on back to the marina with big thanks to Kevin. I was feeling pretty good so we walked downtown to TJ's Pub (great lunch again). Then back for naps and a quiet afternoon. Meclizine makes me drowsy.
Mark did the Epley maneuver late afternoon but boy, my head was spinning every which way - vertigo is soooo awful. I've never been in a clothes dryer, but that's what it feels like when the vertigo is happening and I'm spinning outta control.
Other big news - our new grand dog, "Graham" arrived today at Erin and Ryan's. We hope he'll bring them many years of joy and adventure. Welcome to the family, Graham!
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