A drop attack to someone who has Meniere’s disease is probably the most terrifying event you can think of. One minute you are fine and the next moment the world turns upside down and your legs go out from underneath you. My attacks have never been that bad but awfully close. I have always had a little warning, not much but some.
Unfortunately other MD sufferers have drop attacks while standing or walking. Needless to say these attacks can be very dangerous. Falling without warning can cause head injuries or broken bones.
Drop attacks can happen to others who don’t have MD. The other causes are due to cardiac disorders, seizures, and low cholesterol. The drop attack occurring to MD patients is also called “Tumarkin Otolithic Crisis.” There are two Otolithic organs in each ear and they are responsible for sensing gravity.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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I had my first drop attack the other day. Luckily I was sitting when it happened. It felt as though someone shoved me back in my chair. I spent the next 5-6 hours throwing up and laying as still as I could. I am getting the Meniett device soon and can't wait to see if it works. I hope. The next step is surgry to cut the nerve.
Good luck with the meniett, I hope it works so you can avoid surgery.
David
It has been a while since I have posted anything here. I tried the Meniett device without much success. I am now on a treatment of histrol and alergy pills. Since my attacks seems tohave occured during the spring and fall. This week I have had a few minor attacks but nothing as sever as before. I am hopeful that I can lessen the attacks and that they can become less server.
Has anyone had the surgery to cut the nerve? If so, what was your experience?
I haven't had any surgery but I did have the gent injections which seemed to help.
stay in touch
David
I am suffering from this for the last five years. I am continusily taking Vergin-16 three tables but with little avail. During January I was given three injection of steriod but my symptoms again returned.
It is really hard to say what works with meniere's and if it does work for how long.
thanks for the comment and stay in touch
David
When I have a virus I nearly always have a period of drops afterward. These taper off within two weeks. I've had success with low dosages of calcium blocker in the morning and amitriptyline at night to prevent major migraine and vertigo attacks. Helpful preventive therapy includes low salt diet and a regular exercise routine. I limit computer use or at least have frequent breaks and changes of position. Tai Chi and yoga also help as do floor exercise. Water aerobics help with balance. I avoid highway driving and curtail all driving during an active Meniere's period. I also avoid crowded or noisy environments. I take a child's Benadryl tablet before being a passenger or when I hear tinnitis starting up. I've managed well for the past 13 years.
Thanks that sounds like good sound advice. the water aerobics really sounds like a sensible and safe way to work on your balance along with the yoga and tai chi.
thanks for the comment and stay in touch
David
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