Guest guest Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Dear Bobby, You are such a comforting soul, allowing Barb to have wine and Vodka. LOL. According to the Meniere's handbook, it most commonly affects men and women between 20 and 50, so you should not be getting it. LOL. The handbook also says that eliminating alcohol, coffee and salt may help make attacks less frequent and eliminating tobacco and stress may make them less severe. Medication can reduce the symptoms and several surgical options are also available. When I had it, the surgery also left you deaf. Meniere's is an abnormality of the inner ear causing a host of symptoms, including vertigo or severe dizziness, tinnitus or a roaring sound in the ears, fluctuating hearing loss, and the sensation of pressure or pain in the affected ear. The disorder usually affects only one ear and is a common cause of hearing loss. Named after French physician Prosper Ménière who first described the syndrome in 1861. More information you can't live without: When your head moves, endolymph moves, causing nerve receptors in the membranous labyrinth to send signals to the brain about the body's motion. An increase in endolymph, however, can cause the membranous labyrinth to balloon or dilate, a condition known as endolymphatic hydrops. Typically, the attack is characterized by a combination of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss lasting several hours. People experience these discomforts at varying frequencies, durations, and intensities. You can read more here: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/balance/meniere.asp#diagnosed I sympathize with both you and Barb, if that makes you feel any better. xoxoxox Lottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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