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Ménière's Disease - Negative pressure
I was diagnosed with Ménière’s disease in 2020. Initially, I only experienced dizziness, which I managed for several years without major hearing issues. Over the past year, my condition worsened with sudden fluctuating hearing loss and constant negative pressure in my ear, described as a “blocked” sensation. This is worst in the morning and improves slightly during the day. Steroid treatment provides relief for about a week, but symptoms always return once it stops. I underwent sinus surgery four months ago to address possible contributing factors, but there was no improvement. An attempt to insert a ventilation tube failed due to a narrow ear canal. My hearing varies significantly — on bad days, I use a hearing aid; on better days, I don’t need it. Infections such as colds or sinus problems trigger severe flare-ups lasting up to two weeks, with increased pressure, hearing loss, and difficulty focusing. I am open to life time interventions that offer long term solution.
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There are other  medications other than steroids that can help fluid build up. Consult ENT doctor.
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You should consult ENT doctor before it leads to permanent and severe hearing loss. Tinnitus and Dizziness can also worsen your quality of life. There are many ways to treat Menier's Disease and its aggravating factors can be managed too.
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Consult properly with ENT doctor.
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Avoid smoking and coffee.
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Please consult physically with ENT surgeon. There are many ways to treat.
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Can you share your audiometry reports as well as CT PNS Consult for proper evaluation and management
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Try to avoid cold and sour food items to prevent flare ups
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