Before I knew I had an acoustic neuroma I was having a terrible time with my balance. I found a new clinic that specialized in poor balance problems. I went to a therapist weekly for several months and my balance improved greatly. Eventually she felt I was ok to end therapy as my balance improved and she had taught me how to do exercises to do on my own if I began to have more problems. Even though I did my exercises as she had taught me faithfully, eventually my balance started to get worse again over a short time. I was checked out by an ENT and was told I had an AN.
I don't do my exercises now because it bothers my head too much. Even after surgery to remove my AN a few years ago. My balance still gives me problems expecially if I am standing in one spot trying to carry on a converstation with someone. I feel very embarressed as I stand there and begin to sway, I am afraid they will think I am on something.
Also a big problem for me is walking down a hallway in the dark.
Most ANer's I talk with say they have balance problems, unfortunately.
Sonshine
