When you think about Meniere’s disease you generally think about the inner ear where balance sends messages to your brain. When the messages aren’t right, usually caused by meniere’s or vertigo, you end up spinning or getting sick to your stomach or both. But interestingly enough the movement of the eyes or nystagmus also play a part in it.
In the past I have written about eye movements and Meniere’s disease. Nystagmus is the involuntary movement of the eyes. It is commonly founded in those with meniere’s and vertigo. In my case the eyes move in a circle or they jerk violently.
In the following video a meniere’s patient’s eyes are being filmed during an attack. The audio is a little hard to understand but you can see the way the eyes jerk about.
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Sunday, July 18, 2010
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That gave me a horrible feeling just watching it. I have Meniere's in my left ear and have noticed the room spins to the right. wondering how others are affected.
Sandie
I was recently diagnosed with Meniere's although I don't have Vertigo. I thought I had a double ear infection because I continually feel dizzy like I just got off a boat. A coworker suggested I look into the effects of Aspertame and I found your sight. I am going to stop using Equal and drinking diet Coke to see if the symptoms go away. I had a VNG and that was NOT fun!! Were symptoms gradual or sudden??
@ Sandie, I have meniere’s in my left ear too and I also spin to the right.
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David
@Charmaine, I have heard of others who have meniere’s without the vertigo but it isn’t as common. Other folks with meniere’s have commented on Aspertame having an effect on them. It seems to be a controversial topic.
My symptoms came on me very quickly and unfortunately has stayed with me on and off for the last 6 years. Right now they are on.
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David
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