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Abby1975
Abby1975

Just wondered if anyone can tell me if menieres disease is classed as having a disability? Thanks

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  • elaine31332
    elaine31332 Abby1975

    Posted

    All depends how bad your MD is if you have a lot of drop attacks go to your doctor and see what they say.

    I suffer really bad with MD to the point I have had operation to help still get fullness of ear.

    Hope all works out for you xx

  • sarita68311
    sarita68311 Abby1975

    Posted

    Hi Abby I have md and have hadn't it for eight years. It's changed my life big time! Most days I have vertigo, my balance is bad and I dint leave the house on my own, cause of the attacks. I'm always having them outside which is scary. I live in the U.K. And I now claim disability but had to fight for it, but won x

  • jacki999
    jacki999 Abby1975

    Posted

    According to my legal advisor in the work place - yes this is classed as a disability. 

     

  • nina75421
    nina75421 Abby1975

    Posted

    I have not formally diagnosed, but.....any feeling of constant imbalance and dizziness SHOULD be classified as a disability!  Thankfully I am retired, but know that i could not perform my duties as a teacher with this condition...

     

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