I have been to MULTIPLE MD, ENT's, Neuroligist and I still have gotten its Menier's, its not Meniers, It might be Menier's along with ten other things. Its been 14 years, I don't know what to do. I am off balance and dizzy. .its been two months now since this last episode started. No headaches, no fullness in my ears, no ringing in my ears. Mostly just the off balance and dizziness. Any suggestions?
I'm no expert but did you ever have tests done by an Audiologist? He/she usually do the hearing test, VNG, VEMP and slew of other tests for dizziness, issues.
I guess we would need a little more info as to the tests you HAVE had.... I am sure they did bloodowork - what was specifically looked for ? Did you have an MRI? Balance tests? Hearing tests etc... what other diagnoses were you given?
What about hearing loss? It may be inflammation of the vestibular nerve. Antivirus medicines such as acyclovir and Valtrex are routinely applied in case of that condition.
Dr. Hain's suggested criteria for Meniere's (2015). These are a narrowed version of the AAO-1995 criteria. Hain criteria for Meniere's syndrome •Two or more spontaneous episodes of spinning vertigo lasting between 20 minutes and 5 days. •Audiometrically documented, sensorineural type, low frequency hearing loss on at least one occasion. Thresholds must be at least 30 dB HL worse in the affected ear than either the normal contralateral ear or a previous audiogram in the affected ear at two contiguous frequencies below 2000 Hz. •Hissing, buzzing or roaring tinnitus during vertigo attack or aural fullness in the ear with hearing loss. Unless the ear involved is profoundly deaf, there must be fluctuation. The aural fullness that accompanies vertigo spells should not be relieved by "popping" of the ears. •Other causes excluded When patients miss one or more criteria, the appropriate term would be "undiagnosed inner ear disorder", "uncertain", or "possible Meniere's disease". We are not attempting to deal with bilateral Meniere's here.