Just wanted to say hi. I'm oscillating wildly between despair and denial. I've been suffering for about 6 months and the family doctor and ENT both say it's most likely Menieres. My symptoms are bilateral, although 80% in my left. Vertigo, fullness, stabbing pains in the ear, terrible tinnitus, and my hearing drops out temporarily every time the weather changes (which is a lot where I am). I have an MRI scheduled for next week. I'm 45, and music is my entire life: it's my career, it's my coping mechanism, it's my way of connecting with people, and all my friends work in sound or music. I have no partner and no kids. I told three friends and they all bolted. One came back after a couple weeks and apologized saying he just hadn't known what to say. The others have ghosted me. I told my parents and my mother made deaf jokes. I feel like I'm losing everything that matters to me. Looking for some hope out there.
You're welcome here, and there's lots of information and stories of how people have and are coping with Meniere's. There are several conditions that mimic Meniere's symptoms, and it's good you're getting an MRI to check those out. Good luck next week.
I came a year and a half ago freaking out. I got diagnosed with meniere's, started taking an antiviral, went on a low sodium diet. I haven't had vertigo in about a year. I have received a lot of support and information here. I have some friends that understand that there are going to be times that I need to cancel plans when I don't feel well. I have other issues as well as Meniere's. I have days when I resent the fact that I don't enjoy the good health that I once had and other days when I'm full of gratitude for what I have. My best to everyone.
Thanks for the sympathy. sorry for double-posting. Is the site having server issues? I seem to have a lot of problems accessing it.