Thanks for your comprehensive outline on Meniere's Syndrome Dr Rose . Here's a few of my experiences with this debilitating syndrome. An injection of gentamicin into the inner ear will make you completely deaf in that ear and virtually destroy the balance system on that side. It's a procedure of last resort. Taking diuretics to limit inner ear pressure will have you visiting the toilet so frequently that might as well just stay there for most of the day. Salt, sugar, stress and processed foods especially should be avoided, by this I mean foods laced with chemicals. Fresh foods, fruit and vegetables should be the focus for regular nutrition. Coffee, 3 to 4 cups a day has no adverse affects on me. I prefer black coffee. Too much milk may affect your symptoms. If at a restaurant specify low to no sodium in your meal and if they can't oblige (most will accomodate your requirements) don't eat there. Discipline and self management is a key issue to controlling Meniere's Syndrome. Salt (sodium) intake should be limited to 1500 mg or no more than a teaspoon a day. Read the labels on any processed foods, you will be surprised how much sodium is contained. It all adds up. Try and be aware of the effects different foods have on your body. If you are sensitive to your body's response you can remove these foods from your diet. Some prescribed medications have very negative side effects. Diuretic drugs gave me the sensation of insects buzzing in my head...not my inner ear. The one size fits all type of medication is a fallacy. I'm 70 years of age and take no medication for meniere's syndrome but do pay strict attention to the foods I eat. I am virtually totally deaf in my right ear. Hearing loss in that ear has been progressive for years. When I had my first severe meniere's attack (vertigo, vomiting resulting in unconsciousness for 3 to 4 hrs) my wife thought I was having a heart attack. I was unconscious on our kitchen floor after eating pistachios. These nuts were heavily laced with salt. Lesson learned! An ambulance was called. I was carried out and taken to a general hospital and placed on a bed in an observation cubical. Over a 12 -15 hour period I was observed by several doctors. None had a clue as to what caused my seizure. I was discharged after the stay and caught a taxi home none the wiser. Interestingly my wife (a teacher) had worked with a colleague who suffered from meniere's syndrome all her life and on occasion they would discuss the condition. This was a recollection from 32 years prior. On the basis of my wife's remembrance of her friend's symptoms she did some basic research and was able validate the symtoms I was experiencing. This was later confirmed by an ENT specialist. The local GPs at our medical clinic had no idea. To finish, I was initially affected for a period of 3 months. During this time I was virtually unable to digest and hold down any food. I lost 10 kgs in weight. Physically I became quite skeletal. I could easily count my ribs. Tried a series of medications. All a complete fail. Clean, fresh food, regular low impact exercise, (walk to a cafe and back 1 hour) coupled with regular sleep and the avoidance of a stress inducing lifestyle has been the key component to restoring my health and wellbeing. I hope this assists those suffering from this syndrome. Beware the cocktail of drugs and side affects the pharmaceutical industry will have you on. Do your own research.
I've got it , deaf in my left ear, but got tinnitus constantly, been ill with M D then I started falling smashing my head off the ground knocking myself out then coming to with big tea plate auras, I was seen at the falls clinic and I had the epliley test done, this was after being tilted on a table like bed about 4 foot off the floor, then hey I felt great no more M D , I've still got the tinnitus though, the doctor said the deafness was due to Labratitus,, an illness which destroyed my ear,,,,
I was suffering with menieres FOR about 10years . Long stort short i EVENTUALLY found a specialist who injected gentamicin into my L ear . Result was instant improvement quite significant in scope. All good but still loud buzzing n ringing and mild occasional dizzy spells. After 7 months i experience a further attack which whilst not as severe as once was it was enough for me to contact the specialist who again treated me with gentamicin a second time. 12 months later only very mild occasional bit of vertigo. There has been no hearing loss beyond what I all ready lost from military service years ago.My audiologist confirmed this with further testing..I am forever grateful to Dr Black MY LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER THESE DAYS.
No one talks about the cognitive issues associated with Menieres. The hearing loss and disengagement that goes a long with episodes, especially when it’s been occurring for a long time, is very real. Also, the depression, anxiety and dependency is difficult for the sufferers and caregivers Thanks for this video Maybe do a part 2 with things I mentioned above
Absolutely! Thank you for the suggestion! I can certainly attest to this. I have been at this for 12 years now so I am coping better at this point. Thank you again.
You are so right ....😌🙏🏽 I’m 30 and recently finding out I’m having hearing loss along with vertigo is debilitating and frustrating. Especially as a new mom.. The cognitive issues have been consistent for years but now I realize I most likely had an undiagnosed ear issue. Would have never guessed ! I’m just glad to finally get some answers 🙏🏽
Hi, I'm 67 years old and have experienced symptoms since early teens. It was mainly short attacks of vertigo that sometimes led to nausea and vomiting. By the time I was 30 I was experiencing the fullness and hearing loss with periodic vertigo and vomiting blood. The hearing loss was temporary and always returned to normal after a month or so and sometimes some discharge. This continued into my 60's and I was pretty severely disabled. The vertigo seemed to stick with me for longer periods. Mild mostly with more severe vertigo leading to vomiting blood every several weeks to months. I was diagnosed at about 60 years of age but given no real options for treatment. A few weeks ago on the 23rd of June, I decided to try a carnivore diet. I immediately went on a high saturated fat, no carb diet. It took a week to wean myself from sugar but I started noticing results after the second day. Every single symptom that I had been experiencing for 50 years + had totally disappeared. I have remained on carnivore and have been symptom free for 50 days. It seems miraculous and I am feeling better than I have felt for 30+ years. Absolutely NO dizziness or vertigo. I feel rock solid. Everything feels new to me and I am looking forward to putting on some weight and recovering completely. I'm sure I'll carry some PTSD around for a bit but I feel I have a much better life ahead. I had read that the carnivore diet knocks out auto-immune diseases. I hadn't heard anything specifically about Meniere's but I was becoming increasingly desperate to find some relief. It seems to have worked for me and I hope and pray that it works for others. Best wishes!
Incredible! I've been eating a carnivore diet for almost 2 years to keep my Meniere's from moving to my other ear. I had a labyrinthectomy in 2014 after living with it for 16 years.
I had full on Meniere's disease for 3 years - I tried everything they threw at me and nothing worked. The episodes of vertigo were extremely debilitating, and my life closed in around me as activities and events (esp loud noises), driving, things that I could do before, were dwindling down to the walls of my house being as far as I wanted to go. I opted for the full dose gentamicin treatment delivered into my inner ear and I did that twice. Yes, I lost 80% hearing in that ear (remedied with hearing aid) but you know what? I haven't had a vertigo attack in 10 months since that treatment. I have my life back, I drive, I plan activities, I have confidence that I can come and go and not be knocked down with a sudden, unexpected vertigo attack that left me on my hands and knees praying for death. Pros of gentamicin are no more vertigo, the cons are you lose significant hearing in that ear and you will have balance issues (you can work on that) - I chose to do the injection in exchange for being able to live my life freely without fear again, I do not regret it one bit.
Thank you for sharing. Everyone's journey is different and very personal. There is nothing wrong with your choice and I'm so glad you have a better life now :).
@@HuskerRed11 Yes, I still have balance issues. The loss of most of my hearing in one ear and balance issues are the price I paid, kind of the lesser of two evils, I just could not deal with the vertigo and how it rendered me useless ... not a viable state with my responsibilities! I had another gentamicin injection one year after my first one and all good - as good as can be, at least no more vertigo. It's a hard choice, I've seen people say they don't want to lose hearing and have (minimal) balance issues and try every homeopathic, medical, chemical cure they can think of to subside the vertigo but in the end, they are subject to it's whim, wherever, whenever it feels like rearing it's ugly head. The balance issues are remedied over time and consistent training to overcome it. I walk a straight line, I only bang into walls occasionally...lol. I can't tell you what to do, you have to make your own choice based on what you can endure.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear Thank you for providing a forum where I can share my experience! I wish I known what I know now about this disease, would have saved me years of suffering!
thanks for this! ive recently been diagnosed with meniere's and havent been able to find any support groups or much information from other patients so this really helped. I hope youll do more soon!
This is such an extremely informative video. I wish I had come across it 25 years ago when I was first diagnosed. I am bilateral and have had the labrynthectomy on my left side which alleviated most of the vertigo. Got my cochlear implant last year. My biggest problem was finding any doctors that could help. Most just repeated the same things over and over expecting a different result. Some doctors acted as if it was just something I had to deal with on my own. And be aware of possible side affects of medications. One of my diuretics caused horrible gout. No one warned me of it and even my doctor told me it wasn’t related. But I found other doctors and pharmacists that confirmed it was the diuretic. Stopped taking it and the gout went away immediately. The last thing you need is yet another debilitating illness on top of Meniere’s. Luckily, I found an excellent Otologist and Audiologist then finally made some progress. But it took moving across the country to do it. So while there is hope, it’s really up to you to make it happen. If you don’t see any result, keep trying with someone else.
Hi, I have suffered from Labyrinthitis for years but on this occasion when I went to see the doctor she suggested I may have Ménière’s disease. My symptoms were that my ears felt full and warm, headaches,eyes achy, and would feel dizzy most days but with more severe attacks where I have to stay still for about 20min but last Tuesday I had a 3 hour severe attack in bed, I was sick and it made it slightly better to where I could sleep. Then at 5am Yesterday morning I had an attack and again this morning at 3:30am it was a bad one and I was sick but didn’t bring anything thing up as my stomach was empty. I never had an dizzy episode wake me up before, it’s horrible. I have a family to support and I want to live a normal life, this gets me depressed about my future and I worry about how will I manage financially.
Please look for Meniere's and Migraine Associated Vertigo groups on Facebook. It is very helpful to connect to people going through similar things. Hopefully your Otologist can help you become more stable no matter what label you get. Good luck and hang in there.
My husband is 58 and was just diagnosed with this. He is having a really hard time with it. He can’t work, drive or walk without losing his balance. We are frustrated with the whole situation . He is now deaf in his left ear.
So sorry to hear that, it it’s a brutal disease I have it for roughly 30years one thing that I would recommend is to check the diet, your husband is gonna have to check for triggers that bring out more of the symptoms for example some of my triggers for me are coffee , liquor, things that contain lots of sugar or salt quantities so he’s gonna have to give out the triggers that he’s got in order to maintain symptoms under control, tell him to hang in there it’s a tough disease but you have to be strong to put the good fight.
Make sure to ask about autoimmune testing if there is fluctuation that could possibly be in both ears. If it was a sudden one time loss in hearing, this is not Menieres. Balance therapy can help the brain with vestibular compensation if the cause was viral. CROS systems are helpful for the deafened side. Best of luck to him!
**update*** the hospital doctor misdiagnosed him and was treating him with medication when he needed surgery. He was diagnosed by an otolaryngologist with peri lymphatic rupture. He will be having surgery at Duke University after thanksgiving. He is also totally deaf in his left ear now and that will never heal. We hope the skin grafts work.
I have exactly the same symptoms as you. I've recently started feeling pain in my ear as well. Taking beta histeine didn't help much... Thanks for the video!
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear thank you so much for answering. I did and he detected nothing. The pain is around my mandibula and usually gets better with ice. Might be related to the tmj as well
I have symptoms of tintus, hearing loss, and vertigo all chronic, since 1994, been to doctors year after year and it's something I'm living with, from a injury from the service, related blast explosion, and it's seems. More related to meniere's disease,
That is a very good question. I will be sure to address this in my next AIED video. For now, it seems in the literature they are seperate diseases and can occur at the same time. They think there are seperate causes for the two different diseases. More research is needed.
I have had Meniere's for about 20 years now, my symptoms are exactly in order as you described you have, sodium, caffeine, alcohol and stress and excess intake of water are triggers, I was discussing with my doctor about the excess water, when you have excess sodium the body try's to balance by holding excess water, but the same can happen when you have excess water, the body will hold more sodium keeping excess fluid throughout the body including the inner ear.
Hi I’m in uk 🇬🇧, I’ve had 21 years of being told it’s anxiety and stress n all in my head , then they did a ct scan , cholesteotoma and menires disease , not one apology from the nhs that misdiagnosed me all this time x
Gina I completely understand, I have suffered severe pain in my ear for over 30 years. April I was diagnosed with meniers and put on steroids for one week and water pill to take when needed. I have been mostly pain free and seldom ever need to take the water pill. Blessings to you my friend and I hope you get relief soon.
I was diagnosed with meniere's when I was 17. Suffered massive vertigo and hearing loss. I Lost 90% of hearing in my left ear because they never tried prednisone. Now at 38 it's started on my right ear. I'm having Fluctuations in hearing I'm fighting with steroids. Just recently had another bad vertigo attack. Hopefully getting a cochlear implant this year for my deaf ear. My right ear its funny you say follows the low to Normal to low loss you described. Thanks for all the info. Helps me have hope in fighting this.
My next video will be about the emotional aspects of Meniere's that no one really talks about in the media. Stay tuned and best of luck on your hearing journey. Thank you for subscribing, it keeps me going. I just got a new camera so everyone please hang in there while I figure it out.
I know u posted this comment a year ago but I think I might have Ménière’s disease and I’m now 18 years old. What is prednisone? Does it help with hearing? What was your early symptoms?
@@presleyduffy3362 prednisone is a steroid. It suppresses your immune system. So for me, I have autoimmune hearing loss, it was almost instant in restoring my hearing. You can ask your family dr to give you some to see if it helps your hearing. If it gets better you need to see an ent to check for autoimmune hearing loss
If all else has failed search John of Ohio supplement regimen, it is informative and offers some a way out of the nightmare. My Meniere's is not severe and low salt and diuretics will do, I'm one of the lucky ones.
Never tried it but I hear good things. Everyone with Meniere's symptoms should start with an otological assessment by an ear physician and go from there.
For the last 11 years the John of Ohio regimen has controlled all my symptoms. I praise God every day for helping out of the hell of the suffering from this horrible disease.
For me it seems to help to stay slightly dehydrated…I always thought the excess fluid somehow was too high in the inner ear making the vertigo go crazy..my tennitis started in my teens, but the vertigo didn’t start until my 40s. Honestly if I keep my water intake low this seems to help me the best….maybe this will help someone
It's so hard to get diagnosed with anything. I've been dealing with dizzyness for like 8 years and no one's been able to figure it out. I just bought some otc vertigo meds cause idk what to do at this point
About 12 years back there was a left ear low frequency loss after a ear infection .I had slight vertigo,imbalance & unsteady gait after a year & after a few years I had tinitus after wearing loud headphones.The hearing never declined & has now improved .A month back I had a bout of vertigo lasting a few seconds when a friend was driving.Doctors are still unable to diagnose if its BPPV or menier’s . The nausea feeling had been lingering on & off & feel weak on my nerves & a bit stressed.
did you get some remission from cochlear hydrops, before developing meneire ? i've just been diagnosed with cochlear hydrops and was hoping for remission.
My hydrops went into remission for 6 month stretches between years 7-9. Everyone is different. I really do believe that finding out what your triggers are and being tested for autoimmune disease is key to staving off the vertigo attacks. But again, everyone is different. We all have similar symptoms in what seems to be a variety of similar diseases.
Thank you for this my doctor hasn't offer the shot yet but I was told no from doctor for a hearing aid seice there a chance it can clear up but it's been years seice I had clear hearing last do I'm a little frustrated 😢
Thanks for the suggestion. Keep in mind this video is over a year old. Please feel free to link a Meniere's specific study with this type of treatment and I will be happy to review it in a new video.
I woke up 1 morning in March with tinnitus and hearing loss. About 4 weeks later, off and on for 4 days dizziness, none since. Keeping hydrated water only seam to help. I've been avoiding salt alchohol and caffeine. I think what triggers it is sugar. Ice cream is the worst. Non caffeine pop 2nd, within a half hour I get the fullness. Today I had some watermelon an hour later fullness and now tinnitus. This isn't any symptom I've read I've been to doctors, blood tests and MRI. I wonder if covid had anything to do with it
Yeah, l think covid must be a reason of it. My wife just got it and all of a sudden her left ear is 100% damaged. It’s been 2 years you wrote this. How are you now? How did you or how are you coping with vertigo, buzzing and ear loss?
First starts with loud ringing in my ears right I can't stand to have anybody talk to me because it hurts my ears. Then I get off balance sometimes my vision gets distorted and then I have a full session of non-stop throwing up for at least two to three hours sometimes longer. I have an episode at least once a year. But this time I'm in it right now for the last 10 days. I finally had to go to the ER to get some medication to end the nightmare. Diuretic some Valium some zofran some ear drops wish me luck
Hello, my initial symptoms 3 years ago was that i felt dizzy if I kept looking down in the kitchen for long time cutting vegetables or while looking down while having a meal. Last year I had kept my head back for few hours during a prolonged meeting and my head started spinning, the surroundings did not spin but I felt that I was moving and my symptoms have not fully gone yet..Still have residual light headedness and I also have a feeling always that my ears are filled with liquid. Rarely tinnitus symptoms but I get it few times in one ear and I get pain behind that ear if I work with my laptop for more time. Should I go to my ENT or Vestibular PT for this?
Hi Dr, just want to ask my vertigo came after my loss of a bit hearing, can hearing aid reduce my vertigo, would be so happy to hear from you, thank you very much.
What is it when you get real fullness in your ears and severe tinnutus but no dizziness or other symptoms but i feel the mastoid bone is swollen and sore once this settles down the fullnes in my ear subsides and so does the tinnutus anybody had that. Wish everbody with menaires or other ear problems all the best praying you can all find a solution
Have been newly diagnosed with minieres and so far have had, vertigo, hearing loss, a sense of falling or losing stepping surface and motion sickness when driving, the symptoms got worst if I was driven any where and are worst also with my allergies, or if I don't lie down during the day so I don't get the lasting 24hr attacks as mine seem like forever since it started as when one symptom is reduced the other kicks in, to the point where I felt like I was going crazy when it looked like my steps were moving in the early stages but have stopped since I have not done as much driving around and thankfully the medication for motion sickness is working
It is a terrible thing to have. Hopefully you can work with your physician to mitigate your symptoms. Good luck to you and thank for subscribing to my channel, it means a lot to have your support.
Sadly, no. It will go into "remission" for some, can be months to years long but sooner or later you'll be standing at the fridge and your whole world starts to spin (as it happened with me after a year long "remission". I finally opted for the gentamicin treatment - it works for vertigo.
Just show her you care and let her know you are aware it is a very real and serious condition. Give her hope that she will find her triggers and ailments.
@@dorisbilly2787 the ent doctor said it’s definitely not meniers disease, and I do not take any drugs at all. There seems to be so many herbs and different vitamins and things that I just gave up on trying to figure anything out about it. I’m probably going to stay this way for the rest of my life.
@@Rileys_dad Mike, have you had an MRI? An acoustic neuroma can mimic the symptoms of Meniere's, but diagnosis/treatment is more time-sensitive. Best of luck to you.
@@Rileys_dad I would encourage you to see another asap! I saw an ENT a while ago who told me what I was experiencing was like a muscle spasm and that it would go away and I shouldn't treat it... well that guy is a nut and a terrible doctor. I found out from a much better doctor that I in fact have Meniere's. I agree with the other guy... they also did an mri for me to make sure it wasn't a tumor. Could have been either. Don't let a bad doctor keep you from going to get some help! See another asap! I can not get back that hearing that was damaged while I suffered.
Urgent care did nothing for me except refer me to an ENT. I have to wait 6 months to see the ENT. I get recurring low frequency hearing loss in one ear with tinnitus and dizziness.
Hello doctor I've doubt do ear nerve damage in one ear causes vertigo and drop attacks or it's minieres I'm in confusion that wether I've minieres or not
I herniated 4 disc's 2 in neck 1 mid 1 low. I always had bad allergies my whole life. Doctors put me on meclizine. It helps alot. Now I'm healing up but still vertigo happens. When it does I clear my sinuses and get fast relief. Blood work was fine. Have a appointment with ENT next week. The vertigo started 24/7 15 minutes after neck injury. Now my discs are bulging. Yet I still have to be on first generation antihistamine. I believe after 9 months of this, that my muscles in neck and head get so tight its causing vertigo. What are your thoughts please? When I get dizzy I get tinnitus as well in left ear. One thing you should know is after it started in june I went sugar free gluten free dairy free coffee free and low sodium. It didn't change it. It feels like sinuses are not working properly. Side note: vertigo wasn't 24/7 until chiropractor in August. This started june 26. MRI showed c6/7 bulging 3mm c4/c5 2mm t4/t5 4mm L2/L3 3mm. As of late January. Mobility returning strength returning balance issues still here
I have the same symptoms as you as you take about “the combination of events”. Where after the tinnitus and vertigo as sort of the grand finale and then everything is back to normal. How long would you say the whole process lasts? Hours? Days? Thank you for this video
Menieres is a set of symptoms. It is not a disease. Mold infection and specifically their mycotoxins are the primary cause if inner ear inflammation. There are natural protocols to eliminate these side effects by targeting the foreign germs such as mold.
Actually, syndromes are a collection of symptoms. Disease is when there is a disorder of a structure or function with a distinctive group of symptoms, signs or anatomical changes. And the exact cause of Meniere's disease is still unknown.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear hi thanks for advice I've been on all medication the next is injection in the ear I just want to have a bit of normality but I'm always light headed so dear not go out
I've just been diagnosed with this.... I'm scared, I have already got a debilitating neurological brain condition chairi malformation and horrendous headaches & migraines that are constant daily and have been now for over two years, I can't have something else, oh and diagnosed with osteoporosis in my neck to.... 😢
One day at a time. Chiari is something we learn about that can develop hearing conditions. I would find a Facebook group so you can have similar people to you to converse with and maybe get a therapist to help you through the emotional aspects.
Hi Rose, thanks for all explanation, my doctors are not sure yet if i have labyrinthitis, mineres, Vestibular migraine, what i know is that i had tinnitus and SSHL. Are you on facebook or messanger, i can share more details...
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ruclips.net/video/MJkbZQAa380/видео.html hi, my partner is going through all this and am doing lots of research - this video is very good at describing the difference between vestibular migraine and merniere’s..
first i got hearing loss for 2 days and then comes the vertigo, until now, its been a month since then, i still have a continuous vertigo attack, and i dont know what to do,.. i went to the doctor every week, 🥺🥺😔
Hearing Humans are all walking a fine line of "normal hearing". When we have a sudden loss it is more traumatic and often times more severe. People going through sudden hearing loss have a critical time window for medical assessment and treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions to a T and find support on social media groups, counseling, or place of worship. Socials are a great place to find people like you who have a similar path. Good luck.
I have meniere's. I had the 3 injection done to my left ear. I already lost hearing in that ear prior to having these done because the water pill and low to no sodium wasn't helping. I was having a vertigo attack at least once a week. Before having the first one done. Had the first one on 5/19/21 no dizzy spells second one done on 5/26/21 ended up having an attack on 5/30/21 that attack lasted 18 hours. I went to the hospital after 6 hours into the attack. Nothing they gave me helped. I had my 3rd injection on 6/2/21. On 6/8 an 6/9/21. Had attacks but with out the dizziness. It's weird. I am lightheaded and feel off balance nausea hot eveeything but dizzy. Took all my meds still no relief but still not dizzy. I started to feel better for about 30 minutes then another attack started. I go back on the 16th. I know for mw I can't deal with this much longer. I was originally diagnosed in 2014 I went years with no attacks other then the hearing loss and tinnitus in my left ear. As soon as we went from fall to winter in 2020 the attacks started again.
Dr Rosie,thank you I think my ent has incorrectly diagnosed me.I take 3 tablets a day of 16mg of betahistine dihydrochloride,and 4 weeks ago had an "Meniere's Disease" episode went for 5 days eyes rolling,nausea,staggering walk. I got an MRI done and said generally all good,but had evidence of "mild chronic small vessel ischaemia". Is this all tied in with Meniere's or Vertigo? Somewhat concerned because Mum died of dementia,and Dad has Parkinsons?
This is a good question for your neurologist. Sorry I cannot comment on individual questions due to HIPPA. Thank you for watching/subscribing. Good luck on your hearing journey. 🦻🏼
Hey okay so last year I had water inside my ears and never got it check cause ome time the water just drains out normally and I always had optimistic it was going to somehow happen but now I just think its stuck. What should I do to get it fix? Or who should I see?
Very good info, thanks! I’d be interested to know if anyone has tried natural ways of reducing inflammation. Maybe things like ginger, turmeric, etc? I am guessing that staying well hydrated helps dilute the sodium in the body and might help. I wonder if exercise, like running or walking would help rev up circulation and therefore move accumulated fluid out of the inner/middle ear? These are just things I wonder about.
Hi! I am trying the Mediterranean diet which is known to help with inflammation. Yes, hydration helps the body release sodium but some people need help with this medically through meds that specifically help the kidneys get rid of sodium, not just an OTC diuretic. Cardio exercise is super helpful for circulation which helps the inner ear get blood flow and nutrients, it curbs stress which helps us retain less sodium by not eating bad. I am not a medical doctor and you should speak to one before starting any new exercise routine. Hope this helps!
Vestibular migraine does not always have hearing related changes. MAV can also be triggered by movement such as long tall isles at the store or driving. There are objective tests done by the Audiologist to tease them apart using rotary chair and Audiogram testing to name a couple. Ask for a balance test from a center that does rotational chair testing using SHAs (Sinusoidal Harmonic Acceleration testing).
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear thanks for the feedback unfortunately I did all these tests through my vestibular therapy they give all the symptoms but they don’t give you the specific diagnostic .I have drops of vertigo , I have tinnitus and hearing loss in my left ear I have fullness and sound sensation l felt on the floor many time I feel that my eyes get foggy and the sound in my left ear get loud before the episode I see myself that I have meniere desease but my ent diagnosed me with a vestibular migraine
@@sunshinesal6204 vestibular therapists are not necessarily Audiologists. The Low frequency SHAs will have an abnormal phase lead. This is MAV. Your next step is to get a second opinion.
ruclips.net/video/MJkbZQAa380/видео.html hi this video has helped me work out for my partner what is going on a bit better - it explains the difference between merniere’s and vestibular migraine.. good luck
Is There A Cure For Meniere's Disease? No. Three years after a labyrinthectomy, I still have constant balance issues. The violent vertigo and vomiting are gone, along with the rest of the hearing in that ear.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear Yes, I watched it. I was replying to the video title. HTZ stopped all symptoms completely, for 5 years. They told me that it would come back and it brought hell with it. So, endolymphatic sac decompression surgery later, no help at all. Nine months after the ESD surgery, we went for the labyrinth- including the vestibule. I opted out of the cochlear implant. I feel so bad for anyone that has to endure these attacks. My remaining ear has poor vestibular response so I'm fairly unsteady. I'm now disabled.
I go over that there is no cure in the video. It is more of a rhetorical title. We do need two ears to process where we are in terms of balance. So yes if you take out one ear it is hard for the other ear to work for both. And sometimes it can affect both ears. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hi human, this video is almost two years old. I based the symptom differences off of the references I posted under the video description. Evidence does change with time, maybe you can comment your source for others to investigate. Education the key to learning new information. Thanks!
Surgery to cut the nerve is the best. Why suffer for the rest of your life. Once diagnosed that is vertigo from an inner ear. The pharmaceutical industry is making tons of money
Thank you for the advice. I was diagnosed with meniers disease on 01 April 2020. I have been to the ENT clinic since that time for steroids injections. After 6 injections I was all good to go. One month later I went for my first shot of the vaccine. After that my meniers symptoms started all over again. I am not sure if I want to go for my second shot.
Thanks for your comprehensive outline on Meniere's Syndrome Dr Rose . Here's a few of my experiences with this debilitating syndrome. An injection of gentamicin into the inner ear will make you completely deaf in that ear and virtually destroy the balance system on that side. It's a procedure of last resort. Taking diuretics to limit inner ear pressure will have you visiting the toilet so frequently that might as well just stay there for most of the day. Salt, sugar, stress and processed foods especially should be avoided, by this I mean foods laced with chemicals. Fresh foods, fruit and vegetables should be the focus for regular nutrition. Coffee, 3 to 4 cups a day has no adverse affects on me. I prefer black coffee. Too much milk may affect your symptoms. If at a restaurant specify low to no sodium in your meal and if they can't oblige (most will accomodate your requirements) don't eat there. Discipline and self management is a key issue to controlling Meniere's Syndrome. Salt (sodium) intake should be limited to 1500 mg or no more than a teaspoon a day. Read the labels on any processed foods, you will be surprised how much sodium is contained. It all adds up. Try and be aware of the effects different foods have on your body. If you are sensitive to your body's response you can remove these foods from your diet. Some prescribed medications have very negative side effects. Diuretic drugs gave me the sensation of insects buzzing in my head...not my inner ear. The one size fits all type of medication is a fallacy. I'm 70 years of age and take no medication for meniere's syndrome but do pay strict attention to the foods I eat. I am virtually totally deaf in my right ear. Hearing loss in that ear has been progressive for years. When I had my first severe meniere's attack (vertigo, vomiting resulting in unconsciousness for 3 to 4 hrs) my wife thought I was having a heart attack. I was unconscious on our kitchen floor after eating pistachios. These nuts were heavily laced with salt. Lesson learned! An ambulance was called. I was carried out and taken to a general hospital and placed on a bed in an observation cubical. Over a 12 -15 hour period I was observed by several doctors. None had a clue as to what caused my seizure. I was discharged after the stay and caught a taxi home none the wiser. Interestingly my wife (a teacher) had worked with a colleague who suffered from meniere's syndrome all her life and on occasion they would discuss the condition. This was a recollection from 32 years prior. On the basis of my wife's remembrance of her friend's symptoms she did some basic research and was able validate the symtoms I was experiencing. This was later confirmed by an ENT specialist. The local GPs at our medical clinic had no idea. To finish, I was initially affected for a period of 3 months. During this time I was virtually unable to digest and hold down any food. I lost 10 kgs in weight. Physically I became quite skeletal. I could easily count my ribs. Tried a series of medications. All a complete fail. Clean, fresh food, regular low impact exercise, (walk to a cafe and back 1 hour) coupled with regular sleep and the avoidance of a stress inducing lifestyle has been the key component to restoring my health and wellbeing. I hope this assists those suffering from this syndrome. Beware the cocktail of drugs and side affects the pharmaceutical industry will have you on. Do your own research.
I disagree, Gentamicin does not take ALL of the hearing from that ear - I had the treatment, I speak from experience.
I've got it , deaf in my left ear, but got tinnitus constantly, been ill with M D then I started falling smashing my head off the ground knocking myself out then coming to with big tea plate auras, I was seen at the falls clinic and I had the epliley test done, this was after being tilted on a table like bed about 4 foot off the floor, then hey I felt great no more M D , I've still got the tinnitus though, the doctor said the deafness was due to Labratitus,, an illness which destroyed my ear,,,,
Ps drugs did nothing to help me, in fact the doctor said throw them out, after I had the epliley done,, hope this helps,
I was suffering with menieres FOR about 10years . Long stort short i EVENTUALLY found a specialist who injected gentamicin into my L ear .
Result was instant improvement quite significant in scope. All good but still loud buzzing n ringing and mild occasional dizzy spells.
After 7 months i experience a further attack which whilst not as severe as once was it was enough for me to contact the specialist who again treated me with gentamicin a second time. 12 months later only very mild occasional bit of vertigo.
There has been no hearing loss beyond what I all ready lost from military service years ago.My audiologist confirmed this with further testing..I am forever grateful to Dr Black MY LIFE IS SO MUCH BETTER THESE DAYS.
No one talks about the cognitive issues associated with Menieres. The hearing loss and disengagement that goes a long with episodes, especially when it’s been occurring for a long time, is very real. Also, the depression, anxiety and dependency is difficult for the sufferers and caregivers
Thanks for this video
Maybe do a part 2 with things I mentioned above
Absolutely! Thank you for the suggestion! I can certainly attest to this. I have been at this for 12 years now so I am coping better at this point. Thank you again.
You are so right ....😌🙏🏽 I’m 30 and recently finding out I’m having hearing loss along with vertigo is debilitating and frustrating. Especially as a new mom.. The cognitive issues have been consistent for years but now I realize I most likely had an undiagnosed ear issue. Would have never guessed ! I’m just glad to finally get some answers 🙏🏽
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I had memory issue after this and cognitive issues
Hi, I'm 67 years old and have experienced symptoms since early teens. It was mainly short attacks of vertigo that sometimes led to nausea and vomiting. By the time I was 30 I was experiencing the fullness and hearing loss with periodic vertigo and vomiting blood. The hearing loss was temporary and always returned to normal after a month or so and sometimes some discharge. This continued into my 60's and I was pretty severely disabled. The vertigo seemed to stick with me for longer periods. Mild mostly with more severe vertigo leading to vomiting blood every several weeks to months.
I was diagnosed at about 60 years of age but given no real options for treatment.
A few weeks ago on the 23rd of June, I decided to try a carnivore diet. I immediately went on a high saturated fat, no carb diet. It took a week to wean myself from sugar but I started noticing results after the second day.
Every single symptom that I had been experiencing for 50 years + had totally disappeared.
I have remained on carnivore and have been symptom free for 50 days. It seems miraculous and I am feeling better than I have felt for 30+ years. Absolutely NO dizziness or vertigo. I feel rock solid.
Everything feels new to me and I am looking forward to putting on some weight and recovering completely.
I'm sure I'll carry some PTSD around for a bit but I feel I have a much better life ahead.
I had read that the carnivore diet knocks out auto-immune diseases. I hadn't heard anything specifically about Meniere's but I was becoming increasingly desperate to find some relief.
It seems to have worked for me and I hope and pray that it works for others.
Best wishes!
Incredible! I've been eating a carnivore diet for almost 2 years to keep my Meniere's from moving to my other ear. I had a labyrinthectomy in 2014 after living with it for 16 years.
This disease is brutal Dr. Rose, thank you for being uplifting and both realistic and hopeful.
This is such a sweet comment, thank you 🥰
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear yes, it is brutal
I had full on Meniere's disease for 3 years - I tried everything they threw at me and nothing worked. The episodes of vertigo were extremely debilitating, and my life closed in around me as activities and events (esp loud noises), driving, things that I could do before, were dwindling down to the walls of my house being as far as I wanted to go. I opted for the full dose gentamicin treatment delivered into my inner ear and I did that twice. Yes, I lost 80% hearing in that ear (remedied with hearing aid) but you know what? I haven't had a vertigo attack in 10 months since that treatment. I have my life back, I drive, I plan activities, I have confidence that I can come and go and not be knocked down with a sudden, unexpected vertigo attack that left me on my hands and knees praying for death. Pros of gentamicin are no more vertigo, the cons are you lose significant hearing in that ear and you will have balance issues (you can work on that) - I chose to do the injection in exchange for being able to live my life freely without fear again, I do not regret it one bit.
Thank you for sharing. Everyone's journey is different and very personal. There is nothing wrong with your choice and I'm so glad you have a better life now :).
Hello. How's it going now so far since you had the gentamicin shot? After you first got the shot, & up to now, any balance issues?
@@HuskerRed11 Yes, I still have balance issues. The loss of most of my hearing in one ear and balance issues are the price I paid, kind of the lesser of two evils, I just could not deal with the vertigo and how it rendered me useless ... not a viable state with my responsibilities! I had another gentamicin injection one year after my first one and all good - as good as can be, at least no more vertigo. It's a hard choice, I've seen people say they don't want to lose hearing and have (minimal) balance issues and try every homeopathic, medical, chemical cure they can think of to subside the vertigo but in the end, they are subject to it's whim, wherever, whenever it feels like rearing it's ugly head. The balance issues are remedied over time and consistent training to overcome it. I walk a straight line, I only bang into walls occasionally...lol. I can't tell you what to do, you have to make your own choice based on what you can endure.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear Thank you for providing a forum where I can share my experience! I wish I known what I know now about this disease, would have saved me years of suffering!
@@laragon4175 now what about the condition after Gentamycin treatment
thanks for this! ive recently been diagnosed with meniere's and havent been able to find any support groups or much information from other patients so this really helped. I hope youll do more soon!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! The Facebook group is in the description. Maybe I will make one on low sodium diets 😁.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear I look really look forward to it! thanks a lot :)
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear Yes! Please do one on diet :)
@@dorisbilly2787 I am interested in the information but don't do Facebook are there other websites that you can recommend.
I have had Menerier's since July of 2012 .
This is such an extremely informative video. I wish I had come across it 25 years ago when I was first diagnosed. I am bilateral and have had the labrynthectomy on my left side which alleviated most of the vertigo. Got my cochlear implant last year.
My biggest problem was finding any doctors that could help. Most just repeated the same things over and over expecting a different result. Some doctors acted as if it was just something I had to deal with on my own.
And be aware of possible side affects of medications. One of my diuretics caused horrible gout. No one warned me of it and even my doctor told me it wasn’t related. But I found other doctors and pharmacists that confirmed it was the diuretic. Stopped taking it and the gout went away immediately. The last thing you need is yet another debilitating illness on top of Meniere’s.
Luckily, I found an excellent Otologist and Audiologist then finally made some progress. But it took moving across the country to do it.
So while there is hope, it’s really up to you to make it happen. If you don’t see any result, keep trying with someone else.
Hi, I have suffered from Labyrinthitis for years but on this occasion when I went to see the doctor she suggested I may have Ménière’s disease. My symptoms were that my ears felt full and warm, headaches,eyes achy, and would feel dizzy most days but with more severe attacks where I have to stay still for about 20min but last Tuesday I had a 3 hour severe attack in bed, I was sick and it made it slightly better to where I could sleep. Then at 5am Yesterday morning I had an attack and again this morning at 3:30am it was a bad one and I was sick but didn’t bring anything thing up as my stomach was empty. I never had an dizzy episode wake me up before, it’s horrible. I have a family to support and I want to live a normal life, this gets me depressed about my future and I worry about how will I manage financially.
Please look for Meniere's and Migraine Associated Vertigo groups on Facebook. It is very helpful to connect to people going through similar things. Hopefully your Otologist can help you become more stable no matter what label you get. Good luck and hang in there.
I laughed at "buckets," because it's so true. I carry a plastic bag in my purse too.
Thank you for your excellent information and the words of encouragement.
My husband is 58 and was just diagnosed with this. He is having a really hard time with it. He can’t work, drive or walk without losing his balance. We are frustrated with the whole situation . He is now deaf in his left ear.
So sorry to hear that, it it’s a brutal disease I have it for roughly 30years one thing that I would recommend is to check the diet, your husband is gonna have to check for triggers that bring out more of the symptoms for example some of my triggers for me are coffee , liquor, things that contain lots of sugar or salt quantities so he’s gonna have to give out the triggers that he’s got in order to maintain symptoms under control, tell him to hang in there it’s a tough disease but you have to be strong to put the good fight.
Make sure to ask about autoimmune testing if there is fluctuation that could possibly be in both ears. If it was a sudden one time loss in hearing, this is not Menieres. Balance therapy can help the brain with vestibular compensation if the cause was viral. CROS systems are helpful for the deafened side. Best of luck to him!
My low sodium video is super helpful! If you would like new ideas 🫶🏻
**update*** the hospital doctor misdiagnosed him and was treating him with medication when he needed surgery. He was diagnosed by an otolaryngologist with peri lymphatic rupture. He will be having surgery at Duke University after thanksgiving. He is also totally deaf in his left ear now and that will never heal. We hope the skin grafts work.
I have exactly the same symptoms as you. I've recently started feeling pain in my ear as well. Taking beta histeine didn't help much... Thanks for the video!
You're so welcome! Pain is a sign of possible infection. You should see an ear doctor as soon as possible. Thanks for watching.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear thank you so much for answering. I did and he detected nothing. The pain is around my mandibula and usually gets better with ice. Might be related to the tmj as well
I have symptoms of tintus, hearing loss, and vertigo all chronic, since 1994, been to doctors year after year and it's something I'm living with, from a injury from the service, related blast explosion, and it's seems. More related to meniere's disease,
Very helpful information. Thanks so much!
Thank you for all you do. I found this very helpful. I am wondering about the difference between autoimmune inner ear disease vs menieres disease.
That is a very good question. I will be sure to address this in my next AIED video. For now, it seems in the literature they are seperate diseases and can occur at the same time. They think there are seperate causes for the two different diseases. More research is needed.
I have had Meniere's for about 20 years now, my symptoms are exactly in order as you described you have, sodium, caffeine, alcohol and stress and excess intake of water are triggers, I was discussing with my doctor about the excess water, when you have excess sodium the body try's to balance by holding excess water, but the same can happen when you have excess water, the body will hold more sodium keeping excess fluid throughout the body including the inner ear.
I have exactly the same. First, hearing loss, than vertigo, than hearing is back
Hi I’m in uk 🇬🇧, I’ve had 21 years of being told it’s anxiety and stress n all in my head , then they did a ct scan , cholesteotoma and menires disease , not one apology from the nhs that misdiagnosed me all this time x
Gina I completely understand, I have suffered severe pain in my ear for over 30 years. April I was diagnosed with meniers and put on steroids for one week and water pill to take when needed. I have been mostly pain free and seldom ever need to take the water pill. Blessings to you my friend and I hope you get relief soon.
@@bettydamnboop3030 huge hugs , awful ain’t it x
I was diagnosed with meniere's when I was 17. Suffered massive vertigo and hearing loss. I Lost 90% of hearing in my left ear because they never tried prednisone. Now at 38 it's started on my right ear. I'm having Fluctuations in hearing I'm fighting with steroids. Just recently had another bad vertigo attack. Hopefully getting a cochlear implant this year for my deaf ear. My right ear its funny you say follows the low to Normal to low loss you described. Thanks for all the info. Helps me have hope in fighting this.
My next video will be about the emotional aspects of Meniere's that no one really talks about in the media. Stay tuned and best of luck on your hearing journey. Thank you for subscribing, it keeps me going. I just got a new camera so everyone please hang in there while I figure it out.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear luckily I've had awesome results from methotrexate!!
I know u posted this comment a year ago but I think I might have Ménière’s disease and I’m now 18 years old. What is prednisone? Does it help with hearing? What was your early symptoms?
@@presleyduffy3362 prednisone is a steroid. It suppresses your immune system. So for me, I have autoimmune hearing loss, it was almost instant in restoring my hearing. You can ask your family dr to give you some to see if it helps your hearing. If it gets better you need to see an ent to check for autoimmune hearing loss
@@presleyduffy3362 hey, how are you hearing ability?
If all else has failed search John of Ohio supplement regimen, it is informative and offers some a way out of the nightmare. My Meniere's is not severe and low salt and diuretics will do, I'm one of the lucky ones.
Never tried it but I hear good things. Everyone with Meniere's symptoms should start with an otological assessment by an ear physician and go from there.
For the last 11 years the John of Ohio regimen has controlled all my symptoms. I praise God every day for helping out of the hell of the suffering from this horrible disease.
For me it seems to help to stay slightly dehydrated…I always thought the excess fluid somehow was too high in the inner ear making the vertigo go crazy..my tennitis started in my teens, but the vertigo didn’t start until my 40s. Honestly if I keep my water intake low this seems to help me the best….maybe this will help someone
thank you for this great video! Is using a hearing aid ideal for patients with disease like this?
It depends on the severity and fluctuations. See a doctor of audiology for the best treatment amplification plan.
Love your info
It's so hard to get diagnosed with anything. I've been dealing with dizzyness for like 8 years and no one's been able to figure it out. I just bought some otc vertigo meds cause idk what to do at this point
Have a VNG test at an Audiologist who specializes in balance.
Lots of good info, Doc. With the imbalance, how safe are we from flying?
I was just diagnosed yesterday. I've actually had vertigo for 3 months now it just seems it won't go away.
😮 try taking Dramamine, the motion sickness drug. I take it daily to avoid vertigo attacks. Also, try a vitamin B complex & D3 with K2.👍
About 12 years back there was a left ear low frequency loss after a ear infection .I had slight vertigo,imbalance & unsteady gait after a year & after a few years I had tinitus after wearing loud headphones.The hearing never declined & has now improved .A month back I had a bout of vertigo lasting a few seconds when a friend was driving.Doctors are still unable to diagnose if its BPPV or menier’s . The nausea feeling had been lingering on & off & feel weak on my nerves & a bit stressed.
Ask the be evaluated for MAV. Migraine associated vertigo. Rotary chair and VNG testing can help diagnose this.
So your low frequency loss came back after that long?
did you get some remission from cochlear hydrops, before developing meneire ? i've just been diagnosed with cochlear hydrops and was hoping for remission.
My hydrops went into remission for 6 month stretches between years 7-9. Everyone is different. I really do believe that finding out what your triggers are and being tested for autoimmune disease is key to staving off the vertigo attacks. But again, everyone is different. We all have similar symptoms in what seems to be a variety of similar diseases.
Thank you for this my doctor hasn't offer the shot yet but I was told no from doctor for a hearing aid seice there a chance it can clear up but it's been years seice I had clear hearing last do I'm a little frustrated 😢
If it's been a year, I would get a second opinion on the hearing aid. ❤️🫶🏼❤️
Please talk about new and upcoming treatments for this disease. Like what Otomagnetics are doing.
Thanks for the suggestion. Keep in mind this video is over a year old. Please feel free to link a Meniere's specific study with this type of treatment and I will be happy to review it in a new video.
I woke up 1 morning in March with tinnitus and hearing loss. About 4 weeks later, off and on for 4 days dizziness, none since. Keeping hydrated water only seam to help. I've been avoiding salt alchohol and caffeine. I think what triggers it is sugar. Ice cream is the worst. Non caffeine pop 2nd, within a half hour I get the fullness. Today I had some watermelon an hour later fullness and now tinnitus. This isn't any symptom I've read I've been to doctors, blood tests and MRI. I wonder if covid had anything to do with it
Yeah, l think covid must be a reason of it. My wife just got it and all of a sudden her left ear is 100% damaged. It’s been 2 years you wrote this. How are you now? How did you or how are you coping with vertigo, buzzing and ear loss?
First starts with loud ringing in my ears right I can't stand to have anybody talk to me because it hurts my ears. Then I get off balance sometimes my vision gets distorted and then I have a full session of non-stop throwing up for at least two to three hours sometimes longer. I have an episode at least once a year. But this time I'm in it right now for the last 10 days. I finally had to go to the ER to get some medication to end the nightmare. Diuretic some Valium some zofran some ear drops wish me luck
Hello, my initial symptoms 3 years ago was that i felt dizzy if I kept looking down in the kitchen for long time cutting vegetables or while looking down while having a meal. Last year I had kept my head back for few hours during a prolonged meeting and my head started spinning, the surroundings did not spin but I felt that I was moving and my symptoms have not fully gone yet..Still have residual light headedness and I also have a feeling always that my ears are filled with liquid. Rarely tinnitus symptoms but I get it few times in one ear and I get pain behind that ear if I work with my laptop for more time. Should I go to my ENT or Vestibular PT for this?
This is a HIPAA question, I cannot answer these. Sorry.
Hi Dr, just want to ask my vertigo came after my loss of a bit hearing, can hearing aid reduce my vertigo, would be so happy to hear from you, thank you very much.
What is it when you get real fullness in your ears and severe tinnutus but no dizziness or other symptoms but i feel the mastoid bone is swollen and sore once this settles down the fullnes in my ear subsides and so does the tinnutus anybody had that. Wish everbody with menaires or other ear problems all the best praying you can all find a solution
Have been newly diagnosed with minieres and so far have had, vertigo, hearing loss, a sense of falling or losing stepping surface and motion sickness when driving, the symptoms got worst if I was driven any where and are worst also with my allergies, or if I don't lie down during the day so I don't get the lasting 24hr attacks as mine seem like forever since it started as when one symptom is reduced the other kicks in, to the point where I felt like I was going crazy when it looked like my steps were moving in the early stages but have stopped since I have not done as much driving around and thankfully the medication for motion sickness is working
It is a terrible thing to have. Hopefully you can work with your physician to mitigate your symptoms. Good luck to you and thank for subscribing to my channel, it means a lot to have your support.
How often is the vertigo?
Are ur medications helping u to control ur vertigo ?
It is an evolving condition and process. My diet helps the most and controlling stress is key.
What's the medication that stops the hearing loss in the first 30 days? Thanks in advance.
See an ear physician if this happens. I am not a medical doctor.
I have migraines. I was diagnosed with meniers several years ago.
Does it ever go away permanently?
Sadly, no. It will go into "remission" for some, can be months to years long but sooner or later you'll be standing at the fridge and your whole world starts to spin (as it happened with me after a year long "remission". I finally opted for the gentamicin treatment - it works for vertigo.
Well said. Many will not need gentamicin though. The severity will differ from human to human.
My best friend in the whole world has this. I want to help her. I love her as family. How do I help her? Please tell me what I can do?
Just show her you care and let her know you are aware it is a very real and serious condition. Give her hope that she will find her triggers and ailments.
This is driving me crazy, I’ve been waiting two years to see an ENT doctor.
Sorry to hear this.
@@dorisbilly2787 the ent doctor said it’s definitely not meniers disease, and I do not take any drugs at all. There seems to be so many herbs and different vitamins and things that I just gave up on trying to figure anything out about it. I’m probably going to stay this way for the rest of my life.
@@Rileys_dad Mike, have you had an MRI? An acoustic neuroma can mimic the symptoms of Meniere's, but diagnosis/treatment is more time-sensitive. Best of luck to you.
@@Rileys_dad I would encourage you to see another asap! I saw an ENT a while ago who told me what I was experiencing was like a muscle spasm and that it would go away and I shouldn't treat it... well that guy is a nut and a terrible doctor.
I found out from a much better doctor that I in fact have Meniere's. I agree with the other guy... they also did an mri for me to make sure it wasn't a tumor. Could have been either.
Don't let a bad doctor keep you from going to get some help! See another asap! I can not get back that hearing that was damaged while I suffered.
Im reversing this condition.
Urgent care did nothing for me except refer me to an ENT. I have to wait 6 months to see the ENT. I get recurring low frequency hearing loss in one ear with tinnitus and dizziness.
Any ENT office should be doing stat appointments for sudden hearing loss.
Hello doctor I've doubt do ear nerve damage in one ear causes vertigo and drop attacks or it's minieres
I'm in confusion that wether I've minieres or not
I herniated 4 disc's 2 in neck 1 mid 1 low. I always had bad allergies my whole life. Doctors put me on meclizine. It helps alot. Now I'm healing up but still vertigo happens. When it does I clear my sinuses and get fast relief. Blood work was fine. Have a appointment with ENT next week. The vertigo started 24/7 15 minutes after neck injury. Now my discs are bulging. Yet I still have to be on first generation antihistamine. I believe after 9 months of this, that my muscles in neck and head get so tight its causing vertigo. What are your thoughts please? When I get dizzy I get tinnitus as well in left ear. One thing you should know is after it started in june I went sugar free gluten free dairy free coffee free and low sodium. It didn't change it. It feels like sinuses are not working properly. Side note: vertigo wasn't 24/7 until chiropractor in August. This started june 26. MRI showed c6/7 bulging 3mm c4/c5 2mm t4/t5 4mm L2/L3 3mm. As of late January. Mobility returning strength returning balance issues still here
have you tried treating the neck?
I have the same symptoms as you as you take about “the combination of events”. Where after the tinnitus and vertigo as sort of the grand finale and then everything is back to normal.
How long would you say the whole process lasts? Hours? Days? Thank you for this video
Depends on the human. I recoemd you establish or follow up with an Otologist and Audiologist right away. 👂🏽🌹👂🏽
There was banner alert on your video stating to get some emds within 30days etc, im in day 20, what is your medication recommendation?
See an ear specialist and they will help you.
Menieres is a set of symptoms. It is not a disease. Mold infection and specifically their mycotoxins are the primary cause if inner ear inflammation. There are natural protocols to eliminate these side effects by targeting the foreign germs such as mold.
Actually, syndromes are a collection of symptoms. Disease is when there is a disorder of a structure or function with a distinctive group of symptoms, signs or anatomical changes. And the exact cause of Meniere's disease is still unknown.
That disease definition was amended from the Oxford dictionary online.
Is there anything that can be done if you have it in both ears please need help
Yes, see an ear physician for a tailored plan. There is hope. Vestibular therapy and maintenance drugs can go a long way. Good luck to you.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear hi thanks for advice I've been on all medication the next is injection in the ear I just want to have a bit of normality but I'm always light headed so dear not go out
I tried all anti vertigo medicine but not working
I've just been diagnosed with this.... I'm scared, I have already got a debilitating neurological brain condition chairi malformation and horrendous headaches & migraines that are constant daily and have been now for over two years, I can't have something else, oh and diagnosed with osteoporosis in my neck to.... 😢
One day at a time. Chiari is something we learn about that can develop hearing conditions. I would find a Facebook group so you can have similar people to you to converse with and maybe get a therapist to help you through the emotional aspects.
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Thankyou, I am a member on a Facebook group. X
Hi Rose, thanks for all explanation, my doctors are not sure yet if i have labyrinthitis, mineres, Vestibular migraine, what i know is that i had tinnitus and SSHL. Are you on facebook or messanger, i can share more details...
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ruclips.net/video/MJkbZQAa380/видео.html hi, my partner is going through all this and am doing lots of research - this video is very good at describing the difference between vestibular migraine and merniere’s..
I have very similar episode of meniere attack
Is the ear "fullness" caused by fluids in inner ear?
That is our best guess.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear does it stay there forever?
Mam ,, i am suffering with vertigo, tinnitus 24/7, Fullfillness,hearing loss,,, please tell me any guaranteed treatment, i am from India 🇮🇳,, please 🙏
I'm sorry it doesn't work that way. You need testing and there is audiology in India. Best of luck to you!
first i got hearing loss for 2 days and then comes the vertigo, until now, its been a month since then, i still have a continuous vertigo attack, and i dont know what to do,.. i went to the doctor every week, 🥺🥺😔
by the way, 2 of my ears loss hearing at the same time,.. and i'm lossing hope too..
hope you can help me,.
thanks doc
Hearing Humans are all walking a fine line of "normal hearing". When we have a sudden loss it is more traumatic and often times more severe. People going through sudden hearing loss have a critical time window for medical assessment and treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions to a T and find support on social media groups, counseling, or place of worship. Socials are a great place to find people like you who have a similar path. Good luck.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear thank you doc. you did help me a lot,
I have meniere's. I had the 3 injection done to my left ear. I already lost hearing in that ear prior to having these done because the water pill and low to no sodium wasn't helping. I was having a vertigo attack at least once a week. Before having the first one done. Had the first one on 5/19/21 no dizzy spells second one done on 5/26/21 ended up having an attack on 5/30/21 that attack lasted 18 hours. I went to the hospital after 6 hours into the attack. Nothing they gave me helped. I had my 3rd injection on 6/2/21. On 6/8 an 6/9/21. Had attacks but with out the dizziness. It's weird. I am lightheaded and feel off balance nausea hot eveeything but dizzy. Took all my meds still no relief but still not dizzy. I started to feel better for about 30 minutes then another attack started. I go back on the 16th. I know for mw I can't deal with this much longer. I was originally diagnosed in 2014 I went years with no attacks other then the hearing loss and tinnitus in my left ear. As soon as we went from fall to winter in 2020 the attacks started again.
My heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry you are not doing well. Hang in there and keep sharing your story to help others like you❤️
Yep same here as soon as it gets colder mine start but I also get headaches above my ears and ear pressure
Hello dr i wanna meet you.....!! From india
What worked for you mam?
Dr Rosie,thank you I think my ent has incorrectly diagnosed me.I take 3 tablets a day of 16mg of betahistine dihydrochloride,and 4 weeks ago had an "Meniere's Disease" episode went for 5 days eyes rolling,nausea,staggering walk.
I got an MRI done and said generally all good,but had evidence of "mild chronic small vessel ischaemia".
Is this all tied in with Meniere's or Vertigo? Somewhat concerned because Mum died of dementia,and Dad has Parkinsons?
This is a good question for your neurologist. Sorry I cannot comment on individual questions due to HIPPA. Thank you for watching/subscribing. Good luck on your hearing journey. 🦻🏼
Hey okay so last year I had water inside my ears and never got it check cause ome time the water just drains out normally and I always had optimistic it was going to somehow happen but now I just think its stuck. What should I do to get it fix? Or who should I see?
Please see an Ear Nose Throat doctor or Otologist. They will be able to assess you.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear thank you! Help me a lot! But should I be worried since I waited that long? Any side effect for me not checking that up?
That you will find out once you get medically assessed. It is not something I can tell over the internet. Good luck!
Betahistine works for me.
Please contact N. Hines. Need your current advice.
What’s the visual disturbance?
Nystagmus from vertigo.
Does smoking also enhance meneire desease ?
Cigarettes and nicotine in general are not good for hearing health. It restricts blood flow and that's not good for the cochlea.
Thank you
Your welcome!
Very good info, thanks! I’d be interested to know if anyone has tried natural ways of reducing inflammation. Maybe things like ginger, turmeric, etc? I am guessing that staying well hydrated helps dilute the sodium in the body and might help. I wonder if exercise, like running or walking would help rev up circulation and therefore move accumulated fluid out of the inner/middle ear? These are just things I wonder about.
Hi! I am trying the Mediterranean diet which is known to help with inflammation. Yes, hydration helps the body release sodium but some people need help with this medically through meds that specifically help the kidneys get rid of sodium, not just an OTC diuretic. Cardio exercise is super helpful for circulation which helps the inner ear get blood flow and nutrients, it curbs stress which helps us retain less sodium by not eating bad. I am not a medical doctor and you should speak to one before starting any new exercise routine. Hope this helps!
Hello dr what is the difference between meunière disease and vestibular migraine I feel that I am misdiagnosed
Vestibular migraine does not always have hearing related changes. MAV can also be triggered by movement such as long tall isles at the store or driving. There are objective tests done by the Audiologist to tease them apart using rotary chair and Audiogram testing to name a couple. Ask for a balance test from a center that does rotational chair testing using SHAs (Sinusoidal Harmonic Acceleration testing).
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear thanks for the feedback unfortunately I did all these tests through my vestibular therapy they give all the symptoms but they don’t give you the specific diagnostic .I have drops of vertigo , I have tinnitus and hearing loss in my left ear I have fullness and sound sensation l felt on the floor many time I feel that my eyes get foggy and the sound in my left ear get loud before the episode I see myself that I have meniere desease but my ent diagnosed me with a vestibular migraine
@@sunshinesal6204 vestibular therapists are not necessarily Audiologists. The Low frequency SHAs will have an abnormal phase lead. This is MAV. Your next step is to get a second opinion.
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear thanks
ruclips.net/video/MJkbZQAa380/видео.html hi this video has helped me work out for my partner what is going on a bit better - it explains the difference between merniere’s and vestibular migraine.. good luck
Will you attack stop if you get a implant
Not usually. We are fluctuations in the electrode impedances and vertigo can still happen.
TQ
No cure ? Oh boy I hope I don’t have this
Is There A Cure For Meniere's Disease? No. Three years after a labyrinthectomy, I still have constant balance issues. The violent vertigo and vomiting are gone, along with the rest of the hearing in that ear.
Thank you for sharing. Did you happen to watch the video? ♥️
@@DrRoseHelpsYouHear Yes, I watched it. I was replying to the video title. HTZ stopped all symptoms completely, for 5 years. They told me that it would come back and it brought hell with it. So, endolymphatic sac decompression surgery later, no help at all. Nine months after the ESD surgery, we went for the labyrinth- including the vestibule. I opted out of the cochlear implant. I feel so bad for anyone that has to endure these attacks. My remaining ear has poor vestibular response so I'm fairly unsteady. I'm now disabled.
I go over that there is no cure in the video. It is more of a rhetorical title. We do need two ears to process where we are in terms of balance. So yes if you take out one ear it is hard for the other ear to work for both. And sometimes it can affect both ears. Thank you for sharing your story.
Other doctors dispute your claim that Meniere’s can only last 12 hours!! You might check out this claim.
Hi human, this video is almost two years old. I based the symptom differences off of the references I posted under the video description. Evidence does change with time, maybe you can comment your source for others to investigate. Education the key to learning new information. Thanks!
Surgery to cut the nerve is the best. Why suffer for the rest of your life. Once diagnosed that is vertigo from an inner ear. The pharmaceutical industry is making tons of money
Thank you for the advice.
I was diagnosed with meniers disease on 01 April 2020. I have been to the ENT clinic since that time for steroids injections. After 6 injections I was all good to go. One month later I went for my first shot of the vaccine. After that my meniers symptoms started all over again. I am not sure if I want to go for my second shot.
Did u happen to undergo this kind of surgery? And does menieres go away? Pls tell us about this surgery if u had it..tnx
Did you get this surgery done..by cutting the nerve?
What's the name of the of the surgery
The Flash