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.
Want to share with everyone the following: I have a friend diagnosed with Meniere's about 5 years ago. She had jaw and teeth issues. She had her teeth fixed and her jaw work done 3 years ago, and she has been symptom-free since except for one episode. Some might say that a diagnosis of Meniere's was not an accurate one. However, whether it was accurate or not, she had the same symptoms we all share of tinnitus and vertigo. And she has seen a huge improvement now. So if anyone out there has teeth/jaw issues, it could at least be worth checking into. I personally had a root canal about 9 years ago, before my symptoms started. Afterwards, it never felt right. I kept telling the Endodontist and dentists about it, but they all blew me off by saying I couldn't feel anything there because the nerve was gone. Well, fast forward to the present. I got to thinking about my friend's experience, and decided to find someone who would take me seriously about my tooth. I was fortunate to find an endodontist who said there could be a low level infection in that tooth all this time. The x-ray showed a possible spot at the tip of one of the roots. So two weeks ago I had an apico, where he went in and cleaned out the area around that root (it was a molar, so it had multiple roots). He went on to say that he did find a pocket of infection right up next to the sinus, where the root was reaching into the bone. I don't expect this to necessarily cure my MD, but even if it just lessens the symptoms that will be a worthwhile improvement. I won't really know until spring, because my symptoms don't pick up until things start blooming. My MD is very allergy sensitive. The endodontist also referred me to a maxillofacial doctor, saying I may possibly have some misalignment in the jaw. (Think TMJ stuff) When I researched TMJ, it noted tinnitus and dizziness as possible symptoms. Both of these are on the same side as my affected ear. I will keep you posted on any results, or lack of, that I see. Also, if anyone else has a related story, I would love to hear about it.
When I was diagnosed with Meniere's, that friend suggested I check to see if my jaw also was out of alignment. I had a wisdom tooth pulled just prior to getting Meniere's, and thought there was a connection. However, it was not a jaw issue. The good news is that someone suggested I research Upper Cervical Care. I did and found out it was a neck alignment issue. After a few adjustments, I started to feel better and today I am no longer on meds, no rigid low sodium diet and do everything I did prior to being diagnosed with Meniere's.
There is a lot debate about whether MD is truly a disease. It could be a matter of finding the cause which leads to finding the cure. And sometimes it takes looking outside the traditional medical field.
In regards to my friend's son, they took him to their family chiropractor and asked about the jaw issue. This chiro is the one who was able to put the jaw back in alignment. It took several times to keep it in place and suggested that he may need surgery down the road if it continued to be a problem. So far, he is doing well.
When I was diagnosed a few years later, my friend suggested I go see this chiropractor who helped her son. I had hoped this was my issue as well, but it wasn't. Someone suggested I research Upper Cervical Care who has helped many people with many different issues, including MD. I was skeptical but desperate for some relief. I had been in a car accident years ago, and found out that I was out of alignment. This type treatment is specialized in relieving nerve pressure in the upper spine by adjusting the C-1 and C-2 vertebrae.
I would start with the general chiro to see if the jaw alignment is the issue, and if not I would suggest researching Upper Cervical Care for the neck alignment.
Feel free to email me with any other questions.
I hope that these things that I've learned are of of help.
Stay strong.
I have been seeing the chiropractor for about 3 months and have not had any vertigo since my first visit.
But my question is before starting Meniere's disease I have this teeth infection. Is this cause of my Meniere's disease. If yes let me know how can I prevent this.