The thoughts of an optimistic sports fiction author fighting the good fight against Meniere's Disease.
I would like to share with my readers a podcast for us Meniere’s warriors and the people who love us. Kelly Jo McDonnell hosts The Meniere’s Puzzle Podcast, which can be heard on Spotify and other channels listed on the podcast’s homepage. Episode Five is the latest, featuring Dr. Tyler Hanson discussing chiropractor care options …
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The vestibular system includes parts of the inner ear and brain that process information in the brain controlling balance and eye movement. The vestibular system sends signals to the vestibular nerve, which joins the cochlear nerve and carries electrical signals to the brain. Vestibular disorders often result from disease, injury, aging, autoimmune disorders, allergies, genetic, …
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Never forget. Prayers to those who lost their loved ones and gratitude to all first responders on this day 🙏🌹
Those who battle Meniere’s on a regular basis are already aware that fluctuating hearing loss is only part of our illness. However, the recent discussion topic in some groups of which I am a member has been sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Sensorineural hearing loss is caused by damage to the inner ear (or nerve from …
Second Chance Productions’ The Ears of Meniere’s documentary project is now officially listed on the Internet Movie Database (IMDB)! Visit the Second Chance Productions website to learn more or make a donation for this independent production which will shine a spotlight on the little known and incurable chronic illness Meniere’s Disease. Donations can also be …
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Two consequences of Meniere’s Disease (MD)are hearing loss and social isolation; hearing aids are designed to prevent both latter and former. MD patients are usually advised to start wearing hearing aids soon as possible and regular adjustments to hearing aids will help. Regular hearing tests are important (I have one once a year unless other issues …
We who battle Meniere’s Disease (MD) on an almost regular basis already know firsthand the regular struggles faced on a regular basis. One question recently asked in one of my support groups was “Is my Meniere’s considered a disability?” This question and a comment posted on a recent Instagram post prompted me to further research …
Meniere’s Disease is a beast and how we experience its symptoms may differ from day to day or sometimes less/more often. How Meniere’s affects those who battle it each day will help Second Chapter Productions to accurately portray and simulate the symptoms in their documentary The Ears of Meniere’s. Meniere’s is an inner ear disorder that …
I’ve had ear problems for many years which stemmed from an improperly treated ear infection during my early teens and eventually caused permanent damage in my right ear. I noticed hearing fluctuations in my ears every couple of days with accompanying ear fullness, tinnitus and periodic episodes of dizziness 2-3 times a week that varied …
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