Meniere’s Disease
Hello John
I was hoping you could advise which would be the best remedy for me to try and will give you a bit of background on my “story”.
I met with a ENT surgeon about a week ago and he confirmed that I had tinnitus – mainly in the left ear. However, as the ringing is not constant, he did not consider it to be serious enough to warrant further investigation or treatment for the time being. I find this totally unacceptable! I mean why make something worse before taking action??!! I have had hearing/audiometry and ear pressure tests and those were all fine.
I think my problem is mainly related to ongoing stress to my body.
Since September 2006, I have had a operation on my right leg to remove varicose veins, then developed lower back problems because I was unable to go to my gym classes as a result of my operation and since July of this year, I have had a frozen shoulder!! The back problems are much better due to osteopathy treatment and pilates exercises and my frozen shoulder is also improving with regular treatment.
Also in mid September this year, I had some dizzy spells which was why I ended up going to see the ENT surgeon. He advised the dizziness was being caused by BPPV or positional vertigo for short!
Apparently some of the microscopic particles which are normally in the fluid in your inner ear, make their way to the outer ear and this causes the imbalance. In order to correct this, they have to do what is referred to as the Dix-Hallpike manouver. I had this treatment performed and don’t get dizzy anymore. However shortly after the dizzy spells began, I started to get the ringing in my ears!
I take glucosamine and silica supplements for general health and eat plenty of vegetables, fruit etc. Would be grateful for your advice.
Kind regards
Kuldeep
Hello Kuldeep
I would suggest that your symptoms are those of Meniere’s disease. Meniere’s Disease is an inner ear disorder that causes one to experience periods of vertigo, dizziness, nausea, ear pressure and tinnitus. It is a chronic condition and often leaves you feeling exhausted.
A typical attack of Meniere’s Disease may be preceded by ear pressure, (a feeling of fullness in the ears) or aching in one or both ears. Hearing fluctuation and loud tinnitus noises may also precede an attack.
Once the dizziness and nausea have stopped, or are no longer being experienced all the time, the tinnitus remains – and this seems to be the case with you.
We have lots of information about Meniere’s disease which you can access by clicking on the link provided.
Also be advised that you can treat this condition quite well by following the correct diet. You will find all that info at our dedicated Meniere’s disease information page.
Hope this helps and remember you can always call Ellen on out toll free number 1 800 314 2940 for any tinnitus help and advice.
John Currie
