I recently received a comment from a reader that doesn’t let the meniere’s hold him back. I don’t know if I could do the things that he does even if I didn’t have meniere’s. This is from Allie Largent, San Antonio, Texas
David, I have Meniere’s and I am a triathlete! You can still do it! You just have to be careful about it! I am on some medication that takes care of the worst of it - and there are some days where it is out of the question - at least the swimming and the running - but I can always cycle on my wind trainer in the garage. I have found that if I do it early as soon as I get up and break a sweat for some reason my side effects are lessened GREATLY!
I have worked through he worst of it and swam with a full blown episode but moved to the shallow end of the pool - because I freaked out a bit. But I learned - earplugs a really good set are the trick there and to make sure no cold water goes in the ears! And worst case scenario if I did the breast stroke I could manage to finish the workout. Also running - I tend to run outdoors more because the treadmill just seems to make it really bad - unless I can stand to focus all of my attention on just one point the entire time.
But don't give up! I did much better after this hit because I worked through it - the doctors were amazed that I had figured out some of the little tricks you can use to keep your balance and when it really got bad before my medicines were adjusted I did have to back off almost completely - but when I did the vertigo that goes with this just worsened - so I kept up the cycling and doing whatever I could. But I swear - the exercise in the morning really helps and when I don't do it - I am a little unstable and have a much harder time.
Get back to it - you will feel better!
Keep up that great spirit Allie! You are an inspiration to us all.
Thanks
David
Sunday, January 3, 2010
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I have had meniers for about 5 or so years now. (I kinda lost track because I don’t remember not having it any more). I have tinnitus, vertigo, and deafness in the left ear. I take Valium daily to try to keep the demon at bay but sometimes that doesn’t work so well either. The worst part I am on active duty in the military for 19 years and have had to hide it for the pat five so I can make it to retirement. Not to mention I love serving all of you in the capacity I do at this time. The point of this post is to let you know that you can beat it as long as you don’t let it beat you. I thank god every day for the family that I have and the incredible people I work around, with, for and the understanding of those that work for me. They have al seen at least one relatively major attack and they all were ready to do whatever they could to help me, which isn't much...but they were ready and willing. At this time there has been no relief, only a short remission that I prayed would last forever, but didn’t. For those of you that have this...refuse to be beaten!! It’s tough and tiring, but don’t let him win. For those that live around us...don’t allow us to falter. it is never easy seeing your loved one, boss or team mate go through one of these attacks. But be there and remind us that we will beat this and not let it run our lives. Make us eat right...no salt and put away the beer. I know I am not the only one in the military that has this...as a matter of fact, Alan Sheppard, the astronaut has meniers and he went into space! Fight, stay strong and physically fit, and NEVER give up on yourself, or on your loved ones with this.
Mountain Man,
you certainly have the right attitude about meniere's. you too are an inspiration to all of us who fight this disorder day and day out. I hope that you never lose that spirit of yours
thanks for the comment and stay in touch
David
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