Started the John O Meniers's regimen March 2015, was completely overtaken by frequent attacks, less frequent for a couple years, now unable to function and fearful to go anywhere, even occurred while driving, complete dizziness, with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, followed by having to lay still in a dark room, no sound, talking or moving for about 4 hours. Had researched causes, discovered mine was viral, included acyclovir with regimen.......4 months later....no attacks!!! ear noise finally starting to subside, feeling great. it is a miracle! I eat well(always did), no wine 5 months now (or other alcohol), no chocolate, no fun, lol. But, feel good, have my life back! Though I am aware an attack may happen, at least I have control of my life again, and can function with out fear! Whew! :-* Andrea Former Meniere's Sufferer
For those wondering about Andrea's two treatment approaches (acyclovir and "John O's" regimen), scrutinize the following two pages. Much useful information: http://www.zoominternet.net/~kcshop/JOH.pdf http://menieres.org/talk/index.php?topic=557.0 --John of Ohio
Regarding duration and dosage of acyclovir: have been using max dose 1500mg/day 4 months now with 3000mg L-Lysine, was contemplating dose reduction, as personal doctor not aware how to dose for meniere's, but fortunately, through the holistic medical practice where i work, there is a blood test available to check my viral load. Four months ago when regimen started, viral load was one, blood cells all clumped together. Did recheck,(4 months later) viral load now at "6", much improved, but need to get to viral load 10-12, suggestion was to not change anything yet, wait a few months check again. Staying the course.
sorry don't have the exact name of test, but it is done through taking a live blood sample ,on a slide. analyzed with microscope...tech who runs test, did a training program, it's amazing
Glad to hear you've found relief! I also recently found 100% relief from vertigo, by taking 200mcg/day of Vitamin K2 (not Vit. K1) which is known for removing calcium from where it is not supposed to be. There is research documentation about Vit. K2 effectiveness in removing metastatic calcification on the National Institues of Health, and The Lancet websites.
Sad to report that I suffered my first "menier's" attack in 5 months.....it was bad, woke me up at 6am. struggling all week to regain my strength...very upset, but trying to get back on track, continuing with full regimen, but bummed! Wondering if anyone has any suggestions or thoughts about relapses??? John O??
What have you been taking or doing for the previous 5 months? Have you changed anything? --John of Ohio
I have followed the regimen to a tee, changed nothing, stopped taking antivert daily a month prior. Didn't feel the need, dizzy was gone. sill taking full dose acyclovir and l-lysine. my ears are awful, going back to ENT for help, losing my hearing, now both ears, yikes! any thoughts, John?
The first thing I could suggest would be to get a prescription for an antiviral, and take that along with the regimen. Here's my posting on how to get an antiviral prescription: http://menieres.org/talk/index.php?topic=557.0 People taking 3000 mg of lysine, to combat cold and genital sores, have found that sometimes dosages need to be hiked to 4500 mg each day (three 1500 mg dosings) to gain control. Give that a try right away. It might also help to boost your immune system by taking 5000 IU of vitamin D-3 each day. Lots of other benefits from that, too. Keep me posted. --John of Ohio
Thank You John for your suggestions, i have been on acyclovir 400mg 3X a day for 6 months now, with the L-Lysine dose, holding with that dosing, never changed.have also been using vit D for years, 4000 mg /day, added vit K2 a few weeks ago....so I guess, just stay the course, hope things improve, even is slow improvement. taking the full regimen, afraid to change anything.
increase up to 4500mg daily of the L-Lysine helped in about 3 days, doing better! Thank You John O for your timely suggestion!!!
Wow! 10 weeks since my last attack. So much has taken place. First thanks to John O, increasing the L-Lysine another 1500 mg a day, good results. Still following full regimen, 6 months now, and still using acyclovir. I have added another hopefully helpful thing, a homeopathic remedy, using ionic silver, targeting the specific virus. Also since I am 70% deaf in my right ear, did go to an excellent ear doc, did a series of 4 steroid injections in the ear, in an effort to maybe help my hearing, not to sure that's going to work. All in All, Feeling great, no vertigo, lots of energy.... and again so happy to be on John O's regimen....a life saver!!! Andrea