The Secret to Getting Your Doctor’s Attention When You Are Explaining Your Meniere’s Disease Symptoms We work a lot with Meniere’s Disease sufferers. The classic symptoms of Meniere’s Disease are vertigo, hearing loss or hearing fluctuation, tinnitus, dizziness and pressure or pain in the ear. It’s tough enough to have these symptoms: let alone trying […]
Coping with Meniere's Disease
Medical Terminology for Meniere’s Disease Sufferers
Medical Terminology For Meniere’s Disease Sufferers ASEPSIS means “without (a = without) any infection“. All surgery should be done under “aseptic” conditions. Sepsis means some infectious microorganism is causing harm to the person. Antibiotics and cleansing are the normal treatments. DEHYDRATION (de = removing), (hydro = water) means water is being drawn out of…usually the […]
Meniere’s Disease and the Family, Dealing with Chronic Illness
Chronic Illness – Meniere’s Disease and The Family: Understanding It And Offering Some Support One of the most rewarding careers in nursing has to be the job of the home support care team. It comes under many different names and formations, but basically it is a group of health care workers assigned to visit sick […]
Claiming Disability For Meniere’s Disease
Information for Meniere’s Disease Disability Claims 1) This is what the Social Security Administration uses as a guide to determine your level of disability for Meniere’s disease under THEIR guidelines: Disability Evaluation Under Social Security (Also known as the “Blue Book”) Listing of Impairments – Part A Vertigo associated with disturbances of labyrinthine -vestibular function, […]
Meniere’s Disease Can Lead to A Significant Decline in Quality of Life
Meniere’s Disease Leads to a Significant Decline in Quality of Life for Patients with Disorder A University of California-San Diego study highlights Meniere’s disease’s impact on physical and mental health Orlando, Florida May 13-15, 2000 ORLANDO, FL — Meniere’s Disease is a chronic illness that often affects individuals in the prime of life. Many believe […]