Not to hi-jack Danny G's post, but I wanted to respond to Ed. BTW, my equalibrium is pretty good -- no major problems. In any case, Ed, I get that shock feeling also when I look down and I spoke to my radiation oncologist about it a couple of weeks ago. He said it's a standard after-affect of the radiation treatment, although I don't remember the name of the syndrome. He also said to give it a year or so and there's a good chance it will go away. I've kind of gotten used to it -- one of the many aspects of the new "normal."

-Brett

Hello Everyone
My husband is experiencing the same equilibrium problems, Doc gave him some drugs for Vertigo which did not help much. Another Doc recommended an antihistamine as he seems to keep a lot of fluid in his ears, helps... a little.No one has ever mentioned the carotid artery to us..we will be sure to ask at next visit. Thanks for the info.
On the MRI stories, I always ask for an "OPEN" MRI
these have columns at each corner so you are not completely enclosed. If that is not available I take a face cloth with me and pop it over my face before going in the tube..what I cannot see is not there!