I was prescribed oral prednisone initially but the side effects even in small dosages were too much, specifically psychological. I was just a mess. It did help while I was on it though. Had steroid injections, dexamethasone, in my right ear. I had maybe 15 or so but they didn't do anything for me.

I used prednisone and it made me feel great, but it did nothing for my hearing. I also got a steroid injection into the affected ear to no result. I hope it works for you.

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just wan't to say that i to had steroid injection in my ear the first time it lasted for two mounts went back and had another set of three injection into my ear and it has stopped me from having vertigo attacks for 6 mounts and counting. tried taking steroids by mouth but that never helped. talk to your dr. about the steroid injection . peggy64

My ENT said they also can do a steroid iv but you need to live with somebody in the event you have serious side effects. This treatment is geared more to those of us diagnosed with Autoimmune Ear Disorder.

My ENT prescribed an oral treatment of Prednisone two different times over a couple of year period (10 days period both times). This was prior to my diagnosis of Menieres. My hearing improved both times, but only for a couple of months. It was following the second treatment the ENT diagnosed me with Menieres. I have decided to not have any injections or surgery at this time and am treating the symptoms naturally. Getting a lot of sleep during the work week(9 - 12 hours) seems to help a lot. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for all your responses. Nice to know I am not alone. I am sorry your all going through this too. Sometimes people and doctors make me feel like I am crazy or making things up. It nice to know I am not the only one dealing with these issues.

Voltaire64: I think my dr is leaning to Autoimmune Ear Disorder or some other Autoimmune disorder. I am also nervous about injections at this point because it can cause more hearing loss. The dizziness sucks but I have been able to at least control in with meds to only be down for 1/2 to an hour once a week, instead of my 8-24+ hr attacks. At this point I am more worried about my hearing loss.

I am off prednisone now and going for another hearing test tomorrow and back to the dr on the 13th. So we'll see what he says. I did notice a difference on the steroids after 14 days or so. My brain fog seemed to lift and felt like my hearing got better. (Although my hearing test on day 11 stayed the same- well actually went down 10db in two tones. But they said that could just be the test). I also only had one day that I felt off balance/dizzy on the meds. Now that I tapered off the steroids the fullness is back and starting to feel foggy/slow again. Not sure what the dr is going to say. I really don't want to be on steroids long term. I am just hoping for diagnoses. I am so tired of not know what's going on and the back and forth. I've been down this road with my Ulcerated Colitis and it took 6 yrs, many doctors, and many wrong diagnoses before be properly diagnosed. I feel like I am heading down that road again. Some days I am not sure if I can handle it all again.

Dear Acire,

If by steriods you mean Prednisone, then I totally agree with you. I did not go through the ear injection. Took Prednisone orally, 60 mg a day, gradually tapering off after two weeks. It was pure, unobliterated hell. That drug needs to be outlawed. It has been 10 months since I got off of Prednisone and I am just now starting to sleep normally again. I was very, very sick and very suicidal while on the drug. Oh yes, it didn't help any, either.

Sunnyblsd