Hi Deb, Welcome to the group! I am 50 and am going through what you did many years ago when you were first diagnosed. I finally got Medicaid (our stare...
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the subject. I guess I am in the same position you are and at the mercy of the Medicaid system. I just find it so stupid...
No problem. The only thought that I have on this is that I found out that I can get total disability through VA if I can prove that I can not work and I know...
I'm curious: since I first posted on Dec. 6, 2007, I've seen only four responses to that post. I'm not looking to be noticed -- just wondered if those who read...
I looked in the Yahoo!Group files for our group here but didn't find anything on MM. Can someone explain what that is? Much appreciated. Regards, Jan S....
Hi, Jan - MM is short for Meniere's Moribus, "moribus" being the German word (I think) for disease. Instead of writing out Meniere's Disease a lot of people in...
Hi, Jan - Back in 2002 I went to an acupuncturist for my Meniere's symptoms. Was having a whole lot of deafness then and vertigo. He was trained as an MD in...
Ernest, It does sound like we are in the same boat so-to-speak. We have to do as we are told since we are at the governments mercy. I hope you can get...
Well..... I went to my specialist about a week ago and he basically didn't help me to much this time. The only medicine that changed was I changed from...
Hi, i have a question concerning MM symtoms. has anyone had trouble with the shoulder/neck being sore and tender? it feels sorta like a pulled muscle and...
Thanks for the update Wesley. The allergy medication is called Zyrtec and I am on it as well. The attack after the allergy testing was probably a reaction to...
My right shoulder bugs me too but it's from a car accident where I tore a major tendon. I haven't noticed any similarities with my MM attacks but I'll track it...
Hi, Becky - Sometimes I get a stiff neck/stiff neck to shoulder muscles simply from leaning forward trying to hear what people are saying if I'm out for an...
Hi I just wanted to introduce myself. my name is Lori I am 37 and from Boston, MA I am getting treated at Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary, which is supposed to be...
Hi, Lori - Unfortunately, the gent injections often leave the person deaf or with more of a balance problem. I would suggest you ask your doctor about the...
... having ... China, had ... for 25 ... total ... had completed ... and things as ... my ... symptoms ... treatments with NO ... Hmmm, that's interesting. I...
... Hi Mary, My acupuncturist, who has several allergies, uses the neti pot cleanse regularly and recommended it to me. The liquid stays in the nasal cavities...
... Becky, I've found that the effect runs the opposite way: when I have neck pain or stiffness, it affects my Meniere's ear. Iirc, some of the muscles around...
Hi all, I'm not familiar with acupuncture, in the fact that all I know is that
people stick needles in you. Regarding the treating of MM with it, does it mean...
Hi Lori, I'm Joan from the Salt Lake City area of Utah. I had my first Meniere's attack on December 15th 2005. Yesterday was my worst attack ever since it was...
When my husband had it real bad and couldn't walk, he would have to crawl to the bathroom. I would have to push a bowl under his face, because he would be...
Thank you Brenda! I actually had my children before I developed the Menieres. All I can say is, yes a person may need help parenting. I was lucky in that ...
Deb, Thank you for your response. As I said, I would love to have a family but am worried that I won't be able
to cope. I have so much trouble looking after...
Hi I am Sue, I am still waiting on hospital appointment (its a slow process here)to tell me whether I have Meniere's. My Dr seems to think I do, as having all...
Hi, Sue -- Welcome to the group. What a shame you're saddled with this disease. Yes, we all know what that lightheaded, somewhat off balance feeling is like....
Thanks for the welcome. Its great to finally find people that understand. Don't know when my appointment is,the English Health system is a slow process, my...
Hi, Sue - What about the cane are you not sure about? I have one in my car and only use it for those times when I'm on steps or a rocky slope or someplace that...
Hi Sue. Welcome to the group. My name is Chris and I to have those symptoms as well It can be so terrible on a daily basis. I have been getting treated...
Penny How have you been? I tried to send you a message maybe two weeks ago? I don't remember anyway I have been working part time and its been good. My...
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