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Meniers variant

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carol04816
carol04816

I joined this group because I was told that I have Meniers variant and bppv. Just recently, I was told I have hypothyroidism. Since being put on medication for this, I still have tinnitus but my dizziness has cut way back. It makes me wonder if I truly have the Meniers and bppv?

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  • Hayhue
    Hayhue carol04816

    Posted

    I have hypothyroidism as well. It is possible that menieres can be secondary to other illnesses. Maybe hypothyroidism is one?
  • Tunsc1963
    Tunsc1963 carol04816

    Posted

    Hi Carol

    I have had tinnitus for around 5 years I was diagnosed with MD earlier this year I also have a disfunctional Eustachian tube which is very annoying. My MD attacks come and go initially I had them every day for around 9 months but then they started to subside. I had stopped having salt not sure if this has helped. People with this condition suffer differently and to different degrees. I'm sure if your specialist has diagnosed you it will be correct. Take care 

    • carol04816
      carol04816 Tunsc1963

      Posted

      I just had doubts because I have a coworker with severe meniers and she ends up in the ER.  She is also deaf in the affected ear. 
    • Tunsc1963
      Tunsc1963 carol04816

      Posted

      Hi Carol 

      I am also partially deaf in both ears. I have found this site and it's members extremely helpful it's nice knowing we are not suffering on our own. I didn't realise there were so many sufferers until I joined. 

       

  • lana56327
    lana56327 carol04816

    Posted

    I think your diagnosis is probably correct.  I also have hypothyroidism.  I've read that they think there can be a connection between thyroid issues and Menieres for some people.  Who knows!  But after I got medicine for my thyroid, the vertigo episodes practically stopped.  But that may have been due to the diuretic, which I started at around the same time.  It is always hard to know what thing exactly helped with the vertigo and what exactly triggers them.

    • carol04816
      carol04816 lana56327

      Posted

      That is interesting,I had not heard of this. And I also take a diuretic. I started that last year and the thyroid med this year. The tinnitus continues.  At least no vertigo. 
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