could this be Menieres?

Problems started last Oct with a feeling of imbalance that came on fairly suddenly. I rang the go and was told probable labyrinthitis. Over a few days it got worse and I had a bad few days. It slowly improved over a couple of weeks. No ear symptoms during this time. I was then fine for around 4 weeks before the imbalance creeped in again and after about a week worsened and I was off work for 2 wks. It slowly improved over a few wks and I managed part time back at work. Seen a specialist during second episode who thought probable labyrinthitis with second episode a decompensstion. Had an mri done which was apparently normal. Hearing test showed bilateral mid frequency loss (cookie bite) but specialist felt this was probably congenital and unconnected. Fast forward about 6 wks after feeling well the dizziness creeped back in and I experienced a drop in hearing in my left ear with a full feeling lasting around 48 hrs before subsiding and leaving me with a low rumbling tinnitus (like a car engine in the distance). I seen gp during the hearing loss and he couldnt see anytging my ear. He used a tuning fork and I could hear it better at the front than back of ear. Ive woke today ( 1 week after first hearing loss) and my hearing has reduced in my left ear again and sound seems to be reverberating in it. Any ideas? I don't seem to have the well defined vertigo episodes that Menieres sufferers seem to get. I've arranged to see my specialist again.thanks.

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