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Vestibular Migraine or Meniere's Disease?

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Remle
Remle

Hi Guys,

I was diagnosed in 2015 with Meniere's Disease by an ENT specialist due to episodic sets of symptoms such as low frequency hearing loss, ear fullness sensation, tinnnitus and dizziness. However, seek opinion from a Neurologist and his diagnosis is Vestibular Migraine. MD maybe possible but VM is most likely as per neurologist. I'm confused now, which one of these two doctor has a correct daignosis. My symptoms can last for 3 months in average and dissappeared  suddenly. Prior to onset of these 4 symptoms, I have experienced 3 - 5 days of severe headache. Appreciate if someone can enlightened me who has same case as mine. Thank you. 

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  • patricia_82161
    patricia_82161 Remle

    Posted

    Hi, Remie.

    It is frustrating trying to figure out what's going on. I have had similiar symptoms and asked the same question. I was told that hearing loss is the key factor to determining if it is Meniere's. Both MD and VM can be episodic. I found that if I eat too much salt that brings on the Meniere's which is precipitated by the ear fullness. I think they may be related since they both involve the vestibular system. I was told I could have both.The drs don't know much about either so we pretty much have to make our own diagnosis. I adjusted my diet, started on a bunch of supplements to curtail the migraines and watch the salt. Drink plenty of water and try to manage/reduce stress. 

    I empathize with you and had to write since your situation sounds so similiar to mine. Hope this helps. 

    Take care.

    • Remle
      Remle patricia_82161

      Posted

      Hi Patricia 82161,

      Thank you for sharing. Your episode or symptoms also lasts for few months? My symptoms started last March until now and one vertigo attack so far.

  • michelle61725
    michelle61725 Remle

    Posted

    Hi I was diagnosed with meniese disease about 8 years ago , unfortunately the migraines are part of the illness I found , I have never suffered from headaches or migraines , occasionally had the odd episode , but OMG when I had attacks of meniese my head felt like my brain was going to combust , they were horrific , I could not believe the pain , I was so scared I kept going back to the doctors telling him I couldn't cope with the pain in my head , I thought something else was going on inside . After a cat scan put my mind at rest thinking I had the big C , the doctor just prescribed sting pain killers along with my beta histamine , and I found it to be one of the symtems in my case that I get eveytime I have an attack of meniese is the horrific head , along with all the other symtems that go with it . I have just had to ride it and except it's part of the illness . Hope that has helped as I know it can be horrific to deal with . Regards Michelle .
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