cut caffeine as well it might be that, that is your trigger and not sugar. I know that salt and caffeine is mine. However that being said sometimes it doesn't matter what I eat attacks happen anyway.

If you're on FaceBook, there are several VERY informative support groups on MENIERE'S DISEASE. They closed groups you can join where everyone else on FB doesn't see what you post. Otherwise, the blogs on this group can be helpful even though it affects everyone differently.Be proactive! Google everything you can on vestibular disorders as well as Meniere's. Best wishes.
Sue

what's type of pills? du you have any neck issue? I would start a diary record food intake and your episodes. Do more research and educate your family about Meniere's disease. Also find the ENT or specialist doctor in your area thru the support. group. Everybody symptom and episode a little different and do not give up; Namaste!

Hi. For me, I was getting sick every week at times and most time every other week. I felt like I was always sick. But since I received my hearing aid i notice that I am getting sick less often. It has being months since I received the hearing aid and I only get sick once now and then. When I get sick its normally mild not as bad as before. I don't know if it is the hearing aid or why. The only thing is that at times the ringing is loud. Yet at times only when I take out the hearing aid I hear the ringing. Another thing that I cannot explain is both my hearing decrease for a few seconds to two minutes every now and then even with the hearing aid. I have meniere's so far in one ear, yet the other one acts up from time to time. I do not use salt but don't stop myself from eating out idea. At times it feels like am having light spells back to back every few minutes for a while then it disappears, (it only last a half a day or a few minutes then am back to norm. I hope it is helpful. Good luck

Before I got blood clots I took Gingko Biloba and that helped a lot with the ringing in the ears. Eat foods rich in vitamin K which is a natural blood thinner. You can Google the list of fruits and vegetable that have vitamin K by increasing the blood flow to your ears. Have you tried a diuretic? I have been on Spironolactone for blood pressure and it reduces the fluid build up in your ears so you my get with your doc on this. Spironolactone also will clear up your complexion. It did for me. Good Luck and God Bless.

I am surprised you dr didn't think tinnitus? ringing in the ear should have been his/her tip off.

I suffered terribly with Menieres disease for many years. Tried everything. Nothing worked for any length of time. I was recently led to an Upper Cervical specialist that has changed my life. Google this and see if you can find one in your area. Watch the videos on Upper Cervical care that will come with your google search. I guarantee you will find success with this disease if you work with an upper cervical specialist. Good luck.

Dear Naomi,
I empathize with your story. With your recent diagnosis, I see that you are quite bewildered and desperate to understand why this is happening and what you can do. You are like me in 1989, when I first experienced hearing loss and bouts of dizziness. I wondered what was happening to me and why I could not hear as well. After awhile, I became even more concerned after tinnitus set in. I then learned that I had Menieres disease.
First and foremost, I am not a physician. But at the same time, I am an attorney and a 25-year veteran of this disease. Believe me, with the stress in my job, Menieres disease reared its ugly head many times. (Stress is a major trigger for Menieres attacks). But unlike many, I have had the great privilege of having been treated by the worlds foremost physicians, both in the United States (such as the House Ear Clinic in Los Angeles, which unfortunately closed recently due to the economy) and abroad. They greatly changed my life, and helped me battle this dreadful affliction.
I know that you will be hearing from everyone about how to cure this disease. You will be given all types of suggestions and recommended cures. Believe me, I have heard all of them. There is no cure. Everyone is different. But at the same time, you can be proactive, and find out what triggers your Menieres attacks.
In 2006, I wrote an article called Battling Menieres Disease and Migraines. According to some research, including that of a famous doctor at John Hopkins, the triggers of migraines mirror those of Menieres disease. In addition, I learned from world-famous Peruvian doctors how to deal with the disease. My article refers to these doctors and their advice. Again, I am not a doctor, and am only sharing their advice (which changed my life).
Interestingly, I have not corresponded on the Internet with anyone about anything, let alone Menieres disease. I have never shared my article with anyone, except recently with a relative who told me that she suffers from migraines. But after being touched by your story, I realized that it was time to share my story, knowledge and experiences.
I you want a copy of my article, please let me know.

As a 15 years sufferer of Menieres, I would suggest...
Throw away your salt shaker and use Morton's "No Salt" instead. Don't worry about results. Just do it.
I bought a Meniett device and I think it helped, but it is very expensive, needs an Rx, and a minor surgery, usually done in the ENT's office.
I take Triamterine which is a diuretic, and needs an Rx of potassium to go with it.
Follow the dietery rules that your doctor recommends. They are important.
Good luck.

I agree with Reply 9. What isn't explained is that there a long list of other diseases that mimic Meniere's and have to be eliminated by testing. But when you get the proper diagnoses and if it is Meniere's disease, everything people here have said is very true. It is a multi weapon battle that is fought ie Triamterine, Meinett Device, Klonopin low salt diet, no caffeine, chocolate. There are lots of triggers, it is treatable, but no cure,

so sorry you have menieres. its awful. cut out salt, caffeine, chocolate and alcohol. no fun. i do sneak a small piece of chocolate each day. you have to have some fun!