It appears to me, judging from a bunch of credible web sites, that most Meniere's patients develop the disease between ages 40 to 60, or younger. I first developed symptoms & got my diagnosis at 62. I'm wondering if the course of the disease is any different, or if it progresses faster or slower or whatever, in patients who develop the disease after 60. I know it's a very individual thing, so maybe it's not possible to make an educated guess on the effects of age. Is anyone else in my situation, or have any knowledge of this? My local ENT was clueless when I asked. Not sure he has much experience with Meniere's, actually...
I got MM when I was 58. Tinnitus and 3 bouts of vertigo first year, spread out over 6 month period. Same when I was 59. In my 60th year things got much worse. I'm in a pretty good place right now as of 16 days ago. Sorry, can't really answer your question.
My mom is 70. She was diagnosed about 30 years ago (after being depressed for 10 years). She went through a bad time for about 10 years. Then it subsided. Unfortunately it has reared it's ugly head over the past year. So from 30 to 40 she was home bound, then was "ok", then at 70 years old has had a brutal time (she just finished her third steroid injection into the ear). Not sure if that helps you at all.
I was around 43-44 when I first started having issues - so don't think it will help you. However, I will say that I believe a good number of people may have actually started having issues sooner and simply were fortunate that the attacks were spread out and/or not as severe...so they didn't know it. And a lot of doctors think Meniere's is so "rare" (mine did) that they would not even think about it when one was explaining their issues.
I was diagnosed in my 40's but it took 12 years before the beast really starting kicking in. I had periods of remission. Times where I actually thought I was done with the beast. When it raised it's ugly head again I was 60. Most ENTs really don't have much knowledge of MM. If you are able, find a neurotologist (notice the OTO - studies and treats neurological disorders of the ear) in your area. I hope this information is helpful to you. Best of luck to you.