Anyone with Meniere's Disease been prescribed Betahistine?

@jakedduck1 Jake, I don't think transplanted Californians would survive our northern climate. Plus, our pure and wonderful air would be blue from all the cussing and complaining when the temperature dips! Right now, we are ecstatic over our WARM AND WONDERFUL weather cuz we're finally up to 40*F. Warmest regards, Laurie

Too many people in most places! Sixty years ago, Portland, Oregon was okay, but now its all traffic, rabbit warren apts., people everywhere. We moved to this house on the coast (which I've had for nearly 60 years) and now, when I make the two-hour drive to Portland I sometimes fail to run all the errands I had on my list because I just want to escape.

Tinnitus is simply Ma Nature's attempt to fill the silent void when you lose hearing. For some, that makes it less awful. Worse than tinnitus is acoustic hallicinations! That's hearing something that's not there, often "replayed" from something you haven't actually heard for years.

Have any of you with tinnitus ever heard of sticky platelets? I know someone who'd been diagnosed with Meniere's, but, like 80% of those who have, he actually had sticky platelets. with tinnitus being his main complaint. In fact, he became very active in ATA, the American Tinnitus Assn. Once he found out about sticky platelets (in his blood), he was cured by taking one low-dose aspirin every day.

It is true that over time tinnitus becomes far less bothersome. I've had it in my right ear for nearly 40 years, but the only time I'm aware of it is when it becomes a topic for discussion. The relatively new T in my left ear is still pretty noticeable, but the recruitment and distortion Meniere's offers are far, far more bothersome.

@lacy2 Didn't see anything about what's been recommended to you medically, if anything. As a longtime Meniere's disease sufferer, I still like antivert for vertigo and a diuretic for excess fluid retention. My tinnitus has worsened since I'm no longer able to take a diuretic. The greatest symptom reliever is reduced salt intake. Based on my experience only, I'm absolutely convinced there's a connection between fluid in the ear, tinnitus, and vertigo.

@december1011 How are you doing today? May I ask if you tried the headphones?

You will notice that I moved you question to a previous discussion on this topic. I did this so you could connect with members in a central location and so that other members with a similar question could more easily find you. I see that you were part of this discussion in the past. Did you have a chance to read the past comments?

I'm wondering if you have ever considered alternative therapies like, acupuncture, chiropractic, etc.?

@jakedduck1 While Canada's taking your excess Californians, maybe they could stop in Chicago and pick up, say, 30,000. It would really help with traffic, etc. Thanks.

<p>Has anyone out there found a remedy or at least something that lessons the feeling of pressure and tinnitus accompanied with Meniers Disease? My symptoms are maddening. Thank you</p>

@december1011 I think your newly unpacked headphones with the white noise app are an excellent start!

@trishanna Nope, not fluid in the ear. There are tiny hairs in our inner ears that get "bent over" and thus tinnitus is the result. That's a very un-medical description of what my neurologist and ENT told me. It's available for research on the internet.