The Balancing act of Meniere’s disease

As a young kid it used to be fun to spin around so many times that you became dizzy. It was a strange feeling at that time and fortunately it only lasted for a few moments. Rides at an amusement park I suppose would also through your balance off, of course I wouldn’t know because I was chicken to ride them. The spinning and dizzy sensation of our younger days only lasted a short while unlike the spinning and dizziness of Meniere’s disease that can last for hours (certainly without the thrills of an amusement ride!).




Balance can be an issue with a lot of folks especially when they get older. I used to think that it was a matter of fragile bones and lack of muscle strength but I read an article that states it has more to do with the brain then anything. Apparently there is a change in the white blood matter in the brain that causes a balance problem. In a study it also concluded that people with white blood matter changes also had more falls. Of course to combat balance problems there are also exercises that you can do which would be especially beneficial to senior citizens. As I had written about a few years ago I went to a Vestibular therapist to help me with my balance. Always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.



In my own case my balance isn’t very good right now and I am very careful moving around or trying to move around too quickly. If I am not careful I might run my shoulder into a wall or even stumble over my feet. At times I have considered getting a cane but I don’t think I am quite ready for that but maybe someday. It isn’t a bad idea although I don’t think that it would help with a drop attack.



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