New treatments

[jml1986]

I was diagnoised with Meniere's Disease almost 20 years ago. It is only in my right ear, and I have remained very high functioning for someone who has had it this long. However, it still is a very frustrating disease to deal with as there are times when I am so dizzy I can't do much. My question is, has there been any new treatments that have been proven effective for meniere's disease.

[Eric P Wilkinson, MD]

JML,

There are many treatments for Meniere's Disease.

First treatment involves sodium restriction, diet modification of food triggers, reduction of caffeine intake, stopping smoking, sometimes allergy evaluation, avoidance, and immunotherapy.

Medical treatments include diuretics, vasodilators, vitamin supplements.

The Meniett device involves placement of a tube in the eardrum and use of an intermittent pressure pulse generator.

Intratympanic treatments include intratympanic steroid and gentamicin treatment.

Surgical treatments include endolymphatic mastoid shunt surgery, labyrinthectomy, vestibular nerve section.

So, as you can see-there are many treatments!! You need an otologist (ear specialist) to evaluate your case and recommend proper treatment.  If you tell me where you are located, I can refer you to someone.

Hope this helps.  Good luck!

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical
advice - the information presented is for patients education only.
Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your
individual case.

[jml1986]

Thank you, I will check into them.