Joyce... I was happy to see your recent posting. I had been looking for an earlier one about your Menier's and could not find it. I have some questions, really for anyone who can relate to my situation.
I have had balance problems for four years. They started a few days before I first lost hearing. My physical therapist said I do not have Meniere's but something close to it. The exercises did help but over time as I lost more hearing balance got worse. Three months ago I was able to hear someone it they were very close and looking right at me. Then overnight I lost what little hearing I had and could hear nothing, even with hearing aids. Then, again suddenly, my balance became much worse to the point where I have trouble walking even on a flat surface. In addition I am constantly nauseated, to the point where food has no appeal. The nausea is not a new issue but has worsened. I have lost 35 lbs over 3 years without trying and I was not overweight before. People comment on my thinness and tell me to eat....I wish I could.
So one of my questions: Do any of you with balance issues have nausea as well? If so how do you combat the nausea?
My life has narrowed so much. I don't like going places because I'm afraid I might fall. I have to have a driver and I am even more dizzy and nauseated riding in a car. I take supplies with me in case of vomiting.
So most of the time I am just home and finding it very difficult to do anything because of the dizziness and nausea. I read a lot but even that is becoming more difficult. Also working on the computer makes the dizziness worse and gives me a headache. l feel at the end of my rope. I am doing the exercises but does anyone have ideas on what else to do? I'm also looking for a vestibular rehab specialist and I just went to my first orientation meeting for a coclear implant.
Joyce, it was also very interesting about the hormone therapy you are doing.... I'm wondering if that might help me. Have not spoken to any of my doctors about it yet. Judy