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A place to start when researching vertigo

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mistibluey
mistibluey

Hi everyone. I just came across a newspaper article on possible causes of vertigo. I think it might be a good place to start if you are newly symptomatic and trying to arm yourself with information.

I'll try to post a link to the article as the first post in this thread and I'm hoping the moderators will not delete it.

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  • mistibluey
    mistibluey

    Posted

    This is the link to the guardian article.

    Mods please note that it's a very respected British newspaper and not selling any products or services.

    https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/may/29/vertigo-migraines-dizziness-ear-infection-health-guide

    • christine_35821
      christine_35821 mistibluey

      Posted

      The article was very interesting especially since my extensive research to find a neuro-otologist finally lead me to the clinic in Charing Cross hospital. I feel more confident about making an appointment now. I wonder though just how rare Meniere’s really is. I have quite a small circle of friends and acquaintances and know 4 people with Meniere’s. Thanks for the article. 
    • mistibluey
      mistibluey christine_35821

      Posted

      Hi Christine

      I'm glad you found the article interesting.

      I know what you are saying about how rare it is. Articles about MD always call it a rare disease but I've read that it affects about as many people as does Multiiple Sclerocis, and while MS is not commons as such I would not call it rare.

      Most people have heard of MS but only those affected by it , either having it or knowing someone with it, seem to have heard of Meniere's, which, I think, shows that it has been neglected in terms of research and publicity.

      Good luck at Charing Cross, I hope they can help you there

      Misti

  • mistibluey
    mistibluey

    Posted

    OK, well maybe they will print it later. In between times feel free to private message me for the link or just google

    everything you ever wanted to know about vertigo (but were too dizzy to ask)

    and it should take you to the article.

    Good luck and good health to all forum members

    M

    • christine_35821
      christine_35821 mistibluey

      Posted

      I didn’t realise that links were moderated. That explains why my reply didn’t get posted when I included a link to a book. 
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