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ear fullness

I need help figuring out what may be causing these symptoms:
Over the past year I have had fullness and pressure in my left ear.  when it releases I hear hissing in that ear and I get vertigo.  This lasts from 1 to 4 minutes and I get these "episodes" any where from 4 to 8 times a month,somtimes more.  Over the past couple months new symptoms have arisen.  Now when the pressure releases I have a loss of coordination, I cannot focus my vision and I get nausea.  What might be causing these symptoms?
Thank you.
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Hi, i had same issue and was diagnosed with Meniere. What worked for me:
-melatonin (remfresh) to sleep
-very low sodium diet (1500 mg)
-food allergy test indicated i am allergic to some foods which i stopped taking (Menieres disease may be triggered by allergies)
- gingko biloba and alpha lipoic acid supplements for tinnitus
-take natural diuretics (eg dandelion tea)
-drink two liters of water a day
-cut out caffeine
- low sugar and low carb diet (150 g or less of carbs per day)- some research shows link between glucose level and menieres disease
I know what you are going through. I feel a lot better after a few very tough months. Best of luck!
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