Since May 9th I have began the following treatments: Started doing the Meniett device at least twice a day, started taking 16mg of Serc (betahistine hydrochloride) three times a day, started allergy densensitization injections on a weekly basis.
Since around May 15th, I have had one Meniere's attack that was brought on by my bad behavior - I drank coffee, even though I know I'm not supposed too!
Other than that attack, I have had no Meniere's symptoms in my bad ear related to hydrops and my tinnitus has improved drastically to the point where it is barely audible and my hearing has gotten quite a bit better.
The Meniett seems to help keep a general state of equilibrium going in the ear and I believe the Serc is helping with excess fluid as well and is a big part of the tinnitus improvement. I don't know how long this will last or whether or not for sure which treatments are helping most, but I thought this update may be helpful.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Treatment Steps for Unilateral MM - A Summary
The PDF file located HERE is intended as a basic summation of the traditional steps of treatment for unilateral (in one ear only) Meniere's Disease. The steps included do not list alternative treatments such as accupuncture etc...
This resource is intended as a discussion point you can bring with you to your doctor, and is not intended as a complete list of ALL available treatments, just the most common.
Visit http://www.menieresinfo.comfor more information on Meniere's and the steps presented here. Visit www.menieres.org to find a community of folks to discuss these options with.
Bilateral patients may also follow many of these steps, but their path of treatment may vary depending on the severity of their symptoms. I feel bilateral patients will still find a lot of value in reading and considering the steps presented.
This document is open to discussion. I'd love to hear feedback on it so I can improve it. Is there something you consider crucial that is missing? What is it? Do you think something shouldn't have been included? Why?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section of this post.
This resource is intended as a discussion point you can bring with you to your doctor, and is not intended as a complete list of ALL available treatments, just the most common.
Visit http://www.menieresinfo.comfor more information on Meniere's and the steps presented here. Visit www.menieres.org to find a community of folks to discuss these options with.
Bilateral patients may also follow many of these steps, but their path of treatment may vary depending on the severity of their symptoms. I feel bilateral patients will still find a lot of value in reading and considering the steps presented.
This document is open to discussion. I'd love to hear feedback on it so I can improve it. Is there something you consider crucial that is missing? What is it? Do you think something shouldn't have been included? Why?
Please share your thoughts in the comments section of this post.
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