Anyone trace the root cause of their MD to cervical spine misalignment, or vascular (jugular or vertebral artery) compression in the cervical spine? I would like to gather reports of members who have had success in this area.
Hi Janie, I can not say that I have a success, but I have severe problems with my spine. I never had a vertigo episode without bad back - and neckpain. Face and neck swollen on my Menière ear side. Lots of balance- and strength training and painkillers. If I'm helpful, let me know - and I'm curious what is your intention? Greetings Lilja
Hi Lilya, I think it would be helpful for us all know if we should be pursuing solutions that have to do with the neck. There is some research out there that suggests that our ear problems could originate from the neck, and the blood flow through C-1 and C-2. I suspect this may be the source of my own problems, and I have a couple of appointments coming up with vascular doctors. My face also feels different on the bad-ear side-- prickly, as well as my tongue, with variability throughout the day. Linda
Same here, i think its c3 and c4 for me, i dont remember exactly wich one but definitly some lower cervical vertebra near my shoulder.
When my MD symptoms flare, I feel it in my neck on the same side. It doesn't feel like a spine issue but more like the spinal accessory nerve is fired up. It's very odd. I've had Eagle Syndrome which can affect at least half of the cranial nerves so I'm wondering if there's a connection to MD & ES for me.
I have an appointment with a neuro-vascular surgeon on Wednesday to ask him about testing me for a cerebrospinal insufficiency, which has been connected in published research to Meniere's. We shall see what he says...it makes sense, since I often get the feeling that my brain is not getting enough of something it needs, especially during and after vigorous exercise, and when I come back home I feel like I could "spin out" if I don't lie down.
@JanieJiffy - If the neurosurgeon refers you for testing, make sure he's looking at vascular as well as neurological issues & that your testing is dynamic i.e. done w/ your head in different positions as opposed to just in neutral.
Thanks. I plan to bring him a copy of the study that describes the way to do the testing. Hopefully he doesn't have an ego problem and he will read it. I will mention the possible jugular vein blockage as well as cerebrospinal fluid blockage and see what he says. I also have an appt. with an allergist to see if I have a sinus blockage.
Ive found that allergy testing is unreliable. Had the test done before and the way the test was done, the sample get contaminated and gave false positive. They brushed my meniere off as sinus problems(triggered by smoking they said) so kicked me off for 5 years with no help at all(denyed request to switch ent), then after 5 year i was able to get another ent, he did scan and mri that showed my sinus were above average so it was never a problem.. Then they did the VNG test showing 69% vestibular imbalance and still processed to threat me like shit till i loss it, got violent(felt like my survival was endangered, they tryed to force me to work which is impossible to me) and am forbidden from going to the ent. For now am stuck on welfare, i have to commit fraud as not to lose everything i have and use part of my dad's pension and when he die of his cancer or COPD then am gonna have to end it because i cant afford to keep living and i wont have any reason to anyway. Disgusting ;(
@tek465b - What a frustrating situation for you. Did the last ENT you saw offer to Rx any medication for you to try to help reduce your symptoms? If not, perhaps your PCP would Rx a diuretic & prednisone (taken for 2-3 days only when symptoms flare) for you which might help. I understand how desperate you must feel not having financial stability. Have you looked into jobs you could do from home?