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How do you live with this?

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Hayhue
Hayhue

This is a serious question.

I have Ménière's. I'm dizzy every day. I can't even walk around a store, 90% of the time, without feeling as if I might pass out. Or being so off balance that I can barely walk. Or the fluorescent lights and sunlight bother my eyes so much that I can't walk straight; it's as if being blinded. I get dizzy when I drive from staring at everything whooshing by.

Like am I ever going to be independent again? I feel like I'm 29 going on 89. I'm over this.

Does vestibular therapy help at all? It's my only hope I have left.

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  • angiegirl
    angiegirl Hayhue

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    Hiya  I think I know how you feel with walking and I use crutches to aid my balance when out, I hate using them they are hard to shop with and they drive me potty but they did keep me walking straightish !  They are good for the balance. Go see a physio about things they might be able to help you and get your eyes checked.   Have you seen your DR about how you are and feel.
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