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Ménière’s disease

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judy2018
judy2018

Someone told me to take Niacin for my ear, does that help. I keep getting dizzy spells . My bad ear will fill up and then comes on all the bad symptoms . Prednisone only seems to work

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  • david2salsero
    david2salsero judy2018

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    Hi Judy. Yes, Niacin has worked for some MM sufferers. Can you provide more background about your own condition? For example, are you engaged in a low sodium diet yet?
    • mowmow
      mowmow david2salsero

      Posted

      What does niacin do for MD? I was diagnosed with it in 2012 I think! I have had the surgery and many injections since. I, still have the dizziness and balance problems! The surgery did help me with the veritgo! Thank you!
    • judy2018
      judy2018 david2salsero

      Posted

      I was diagnosed with MD about 2014  because of hearing loss, only had one vertigo attack then not realizing it was MD, my son just got married about a month a go and I guess the stress really started it up and now my mom is passing so I keep having attacks . They have me on prednisone , Meclizine and triamterene. And my ear will still fill up and the spinning begins. I can’t shake, someone with MD told me to take niacin. I can’t imagine that working but I will do anything for releif, I hate this disease with a passion I just want it to go away. Thanks for getting back to me. Any help would be appreciative 
    • judy2018
      judy2018 david2salsero

      Posted

      Oh and yes ever since my attacks I hardly have any salt. I lost 10 lbs because of that
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