Last week, I received a diagnosis of "Definite Bilateral Meniere." I had suspected Meniere was the cause of my problems, and so did the specialist. However, the professor I consulted hesitated to diagnose. Despite ruling out other potential causes, he wanted to see me during an episode. But with a waiting list of 6 to 8 weeks, his advice wasn't very helpful. He explained that this is why his diagnoses often take up to 10 years. I found this frustrating because without a diagnosis, I couldn't access necessary treatments like hearing aids, which aren't covered by health insurance without a diagnosis. So, I decided to find a new Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. I discovered that many doctors now offer online care and local appointments. After an initial online consultation and sharing my medical records, I visited this doctor in a local healthcare centre and received my diagnosis within a week! Here's my advice: Before your visit, ask if the doctor will use the AAO-HNS 2020 criteria for your diagnosis. Based on the previous point, ignore everything else they try to add to the criteria. They are simply not part of the diagnostic criteria and shouldn't be considered as evidence. Record your hearing before, during, and after an episode as additional evidence. you can do this with special app's and a set of proper headphones. Create a logbook with all your hearing graphs and a logbook how you experience your attacks. If possible, record your eye movements with your phone or webcam as further proof. Nystagmus, although not a criteria point, can tell the ENT what is going on. If all other causes are ruled out and you've experienced the following: At least two episodes lasting between 20 minutes and 12 hours Ear pressure or fullness Tinnitus Hearing loss, recorded on an audiogram before, during, and after an episode Then you have Definite Meniere. If you haven't recorded point 4 but have experienced at least two episodes lasting between 20 minutes and 24 hours, you should still receive the properly Meniere's diagnosis. I share this story because I've noticed that many doctors don't understand this illness or how to diagnose it. Stand up for your rights and insist on the correct guidelines. Once I did this and found an ENT who was willing to diagnose according to these criteria, it was simple. I hope this information helps those stuck in uncertainty and deprived of appropriate treatment.