Meniere's Disease Support Group
Meniere's disease is a balance disorder of the inner ear. The symptoms of Meniere's are variable; not all sufferers experience the same symptoms. However, "classic Meniere's" is considered to comprise the following four symptoms: Periodic episodes of rotary vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a sensation of fullness or pressure in one or both ears.
Hi everyone!
I won a trip to Hawaii with my family! We are going next month and although excited, I'm scared to death I will not be able to function with my Meniere's Disease.
I've done okay the past year - between allergy shots, .25mg of Xanax a day and Steriods if the dizzies get too bad. I started with symptoms in early 2009, finally diagnosed at the end of 2010.
My concern is not only the flight (I haven't flown since 2008), but also this trip includes "excursions" - including a 4 hour catamaran/snorkeling adventure. I haven't been on a boat since I was a teen (I'm 48!), but with MD, I feel like I'm on a boat every night when I lay down to sleep.
My doc is giving me the allergy shot 3 days before I leave on the plane and wants me to take Claritin and Valium (I tried Valium during a road trip and felt horrible on it -I wasn't driving, I was riding). I also ordered the Ear Plane, ear plugs to use.
Any advice as to flying/boating and generally feeling okay during a trip like this?
It really is a trip of a lifetime. I'm just worried I won't be able to walk either while on the trip or it will set me back 20 paces from where I am now in managing my symptoms.
Thanks everyone!
I won a trip to Hawaii with my family! We are going next month and although excited, I'm scared to death I will not be able to function with my Meniere's Disease.
I've done okay the past year - between allergy shots, .25mg of Xanax a day and Steriods if the dizzies get too bad. I started with symptoms in early 2009, finally diagnosed at the end of 2010.
My concern is not only the flight (I haven't flown since 2008), but also this trip includes "excursions" - including a 4 hour catamaran/snorkeling adventure. I haven't been on a boat since I was a teen (I'm 48!), but with MD, I feel like I'm on a boat every night when I lay down to sleep.
My doc is giving me the allergy shot 3 days before I leave on the plane and wants me to take Claritin and Valium (I tried Valium during a road trip and felt horrible on it -I wasn't driving, I was riding). I also ordered the Ear Plane, ear plugs to use.
Any advice as to flying/boating and generally feeling okay during a trip like this?
It really is a trip of a lifetime. I'm just worried I won't be able to walk either while on the trip or it will set me back 20 paces from where I am now in managing my symptoms.
Thanks everyone!
I flew 2 weeks ago a 4 hour flight return. Took Otravin nasal spray half hour before take off and landing. Had no problems.
I have been vertigo free 2 mths since starring new eating plan low carb higher protein. Think cutting out the bread and its salt has really helped a lot.
Going to LA in July have ordered low salt meals on flight.
Those are my hints. Good luck!
I did pass on a boat trip, I get sea sick on a good day, LOL.