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john_20092
john_20092

Hi all, 

Thanks for taking your time to read my message.

I have been suffering with vestibular problems in terms of debilitating migraine and dizziness, the latter causing nausea and lasting days.

However, a friend of mine who is a medical professional said it couldn't possibly be menieres because I would " feel" the dizziness attack coming on as opposed to it being sudden.  

So I know that I'm not going mad, what are YOUR symptoms to know when you're having an attack, do your ears hurt and feel pressure etc? 

Feel like I'm going mad with no one to talk to! 

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  • bobby1001
    bobby1001 john_20092

    Posted

    Hey john..i to feel like I have nowhere to turn...my symptoms vary depending on the weather but my 1st sign is scratchy throat then I feel pressure around my eyes and head an when I feel like water is in my ears I'm done I would push that hard every time ..im very frustrated with my doctor right now..ive been to a lot of doctors in the last 10 years..your medical professional friend if he doesn't have mineres it's hard for him to really know because many doctors don't know a lot about mineres they go by stats an I've learned that if your symptoms aren't listed for triggers they don't think it should be a problem...so be careful what you believe because I'm in bad shape from not knowing an it's taking over my life I don't hunt or fish or practice ball with my grandkids anymore it makes for a miserable few days ...id like to know if anybody has or knows of anybody with consistent lightheadedness that doesn't go away

  • JMJ
    JMJ john_20092

    Posted

    Dear John,

    Rest assured that you're not going mad!  It sounds though, that you need to see an ENT or Otolaryngologist as soon as you can, in order to begin a workup and arrive at a diagnosis. You didn't mention experiencing any vertigo, which makes me wonder if perhaps you're suffering from one of the many other related vestibular disorders.  Typically, the vertigo is a hallmark symptom of MD.

    "The criteria for Meniere's Disease includes: The observation of an episodic vertigo syndrome associated with low- to medium-frequency sensorineural hearing loss and fluctuating aural symptoms (hearing, tinnitus and/or fullness) in the affected ear.   Duration of vertigo episodes is limited to a period between 20 minutes and 12 hours. "

    During your workup, you'll likely be given a hearing test (audiogram) and an MRI (in order to rule out other causes for your symptoms.)

    I hope you'll find your way to seeing a specialist soon. I know how horrible it is to live with those symptoms.  There's a lot available out there in terms of treatment options.  I wish you the very best of luck!  Take good care of yourself...

    J-

     

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