Comments on: Living with Vertigo, Tinnitus and Menieres Disease: A new development….

By: Lucy, Kent ~ England

Lucy, Kent ~ England — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:50:48 +0000

I'm in the same position as your DH plus I'm extremely sensitive to ordinary noises, they translate as pain rather than noise.
Dropping a teaspoon on a lino floor would be like a car backfiring on my shoulder.
The hearing aid has been a huge help but so also has special ear plugs that prevent water ever getting into my ears. I didn't realise that washing my hair or having a shower was adding to my problems but it was! Now I wear my earplugs for these things and even in a really bad rainstorm I got caught out in and my balance is better.
I'm wheelchair bound, but balance is still a problem if I have to go up a slope it has to be sideways or the pressure in my skull is like a vice. Anyway the point is I started Tai Chi in my chair and yes it really does help. I suggest your DH doesn't get caught up in the words around the exercises (I think of them as movements) but tries them out in privacy, they could work and that has to be worth it with the hell these issues cause us.

By: Christine

Christine — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:57:58 +0000

I've read once about a maneuvers you can do at home to stop the vertigo (something like put your head between your knees). I am sure it can be googled. Although I am not sure it success rate. Take my comment with a grain of salt.
But tinnitus I have. It was so hard to live with the first 6 months. I couldn't hear myself think especially when I was ready for sleep. Then you get used to it for the most part. I like to run white noise – it helps a lot.
I am so glad you DH is finding some support and relief with the Menieres.

By: Money Beagle

Money Beagle — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:25:17 +0000

Wow, that's a lot to go through but it sounds encouraging with the latest developments. Best of luck moving forward.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:36:41 +0000

eurgh, Menieres disease sounds like the absolute pits, your poor hubby. I'm glad he's found something to help him though and I really hope he continues to get better and better x

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 10:33:32 +0000

That all sounds really positive :). As a sufferer myself, I know how debilitating Menieres Disease can be. Luckily, I've also found a solution to the vertigo attacks and have a hearing aid which helps. I hope he continues to improve. x