In a labyrinthectomy, they remove the balance part completely. Do they never do this on both sides, so this is not an option for bilateral meniere's? How can you even walk if even one of your two labyrinths are removed? Is the idea that it stops the spinning sensation, but permanently you have balance issues?
The brain is amazing. Mostly, your eyes become your balance center. I’ve only had a single laby and that was challenging to recover from, but the only balance issue I have is in total darkness. I ride motorcycles and go on cruises frequently with no issues-even in rough seas.
[lateral memieQUOTE="EAOfficial, post: 94298, member: 8841"]In a labyrinthectomy, they remove the balance part completely. Do they never do this on both sides, so this is not an option for bilateral meniere's? How can you even walk if even one of your two labyrinths are removed? Is the idea that it stops the spinning sensation, but permanently you have balance issues?[/QUOTE] I have billsateral menieres am looking for help please
The brain learns to function with the missing labyrinth(s). In my case, the right side was removed. Wake up post-op was horrible, horrible vertigo and I begged them for something to put me to sleep. Gradually it gets better. You do vestibular rehab and walk, walk, walk! As stated previously, the ONLY balance issues I have are in complete darkness because my brain relies more on my eyes in conjunction with my single labyrinth for balance. I can only speak to a single laby and not bilateral laby as I haven’t had both, but I do believe they perform both on ppl. In that case, your eyes serve for balance and you would need cochlear implants for hearing (I have one). I also think there was someone on this forum previously who had laby on both sides—may be worth a search.
Though the Search Forums link near the top of the screen. I’d suggest searching for bilateral cochlear implants.