Question 1

can symptoms of meniere disease be a avm?

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Yes but not likely: Dizziness, ringing in the ears,  and  nausea  are the the primary symptoms of meniere's disease.   This disease is more common  than aterio venous malformations.  Nevertheless  an avm which is  located in certain areas of the brain could reproduce some of these symptoms but the common causes  are more likely.

Question 2

what are the forms of treatment for menieres disease?

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Symptoms vs preventi: Basics:1- treat the symptoms as they come, often most bothersome is vertigo..Which can be severe causing falls, nausea/vomitting etc..Meds such as antivert, (meclizine) ativan/valium/droperidol/compazine, and /steroid..
2-preventive treatment to minimize recurrence of attacks using meds such as diamox/neptazane etc..
3-meniett device..May help.
4-surgery is the last option..
Consult doc...
Good luck.

Question 3

what are the recommended treatments for menieres disease?

Accepted Answer

First diet: First is always diet modification. Menieres patients are the healthiest as they avoid fat, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco and salt. Most of my menieres patients need nothing else. The next step is a diuretic. Discuss this further with your ent.

Question 4

does menieres disease go away?

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Meniere's disease: No cure exists for meniere's disease, but a number of strategies may help you manage some symptoms. Research shows that most people with meniere's disease respond to treatment, although long-term hearing loss is difficult to prevent. It is important to talk to your doctor about certain treatment options and choose the best treatment option for you :].

Question 5

how do you get diagnosed with menieres disease?

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Meniere's disease: Meniere's disease is a disease of the labyrinth and cochlea of unknown reason. It has prigressive loss of hearing, tinnitus, vertigo, vomiting  - debilitating illness.

Question 6

i have menieres disease. can i claim disability ?

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No: Generally no.  Just go to the doctor and get treated.  If it fails therapy, then consider possible disability if it legitimately affects your ability to do your particular job.

Question 7

how can i educate my friends about "menieres disease"?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Meniere's attacks are episodic with sometimes long intervals between attacks.  If you could have an attack while with your friends, then you might describe what happens during an attack so they can assist you and not panic.  Otherwise they might get scared, call 911 or simply freak out. Just the major details are needed

Question 8

where can i find more information on menieres disease?

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Certain websites: Good sources of medical information include:  johns hopkins newsletters; mayo clinic; national insitute of medicine; 'google' it; an excellent book on neurology or otolaryngology;  webmd, a neurologist or ENT physician, the meniere's association are some of the sources.

Question 9

what can you tell me about menieres disease?which i have!

Accepted Answer

Menieres disease: Causes chronic dizziness and sometimes hearing loss. Due to overproduction of fluid in the semicircular cancels of the middle ear. Sorry you have it. See an ENT and look up further information on webmd or american academy of fp. www.aafp.org.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: menieres disease?

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See below: Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance to a varying degree. It is characterized by episodes of vertigo, low-pitched tinnitus, and hearing loss. The hearing loss is fluctuating rather than permanent, meaning that it comes and goes, alternating between ears for some time, then becomes permanent with no return to normal function.

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