Meniere's disease (or syndrome, since its cause is unknown) was first described by French physician Prosper Meniere in 1861. It is a balance disorder of the inner ear.
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I am trying to understand all this I've been diagnosed with this apparently due to some fistula repairs that i had done to my left ear. I truly don't have vertigo , what i mostly feel is a slight imbalance. I've had testing done and due have a reduced reponse on the left side, but according to my vestibular therapist my right side has almost fully recompensated. What I do have is a moderate to severe hearing loss in the left ear, to the point where my hearing aid is not doing me to much and i just got it 2 months ago. I've read that in the late stages of this disease is when the hearing really goes and if that is the case why don't I experience vertigo. Believe me I am grateful that I don't I'm just confused. If any body has any input would greatly appreciate it thanks.
Posted on 12/30/07, 09:12 pm |
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There are three forms of menieres. One can involve the only the hearing or cochlear area and the other affects the vestibular area or the balance. The last is the worst and what I have which has both areas affected. You can also be unilateral which is one ear only and a few of us unlucky victims have bi-lateral or both ears affected. One thing I've heard about having a hearing aid even if it isn't helping you hear is that it may decrease the tinnitus which can drive you to madness at times. Hope this helps. 
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Ditch the hearing aid.
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