I have had severe Meniere's for 21 years. It has finally gotten to the point that I can no longer work. I need to file a disability claim with the SSA so that...
Well, the best advice that I can give is to obtain an attorney that specializes in disability cases. I filed for mine over 2 years ago, got turned down the...
Hi, are you filing for SSI (Social Security Supplemental Income) or are you filing for SSD (Social Security Disability). If you are filing for SSD (Disability)...
Sara and Sandra are right on the money. When I spoke to my attorney he stated it takes 22-24 months here, in Indiana. I am now in my 22 month waiting for a...
Hello everyone My name is Don ive had meniere's for 5 years now and im bilateral it started in my right ear with severe vertigo almost 24/7 attacks I tried...
welcome Don.... toolman_1962 <toolman62@...> wrote:Hello everyone My name is Don ive had meniere's for 5 years now and im bilateral it started in my...
I have BPD, along with Meniere's and was wondering how risky is it to take lithium as a mood stabilizer when one must increase their salt intake when taking...
K Are you saying Lithium salts increases your salt intake , or, you must increase your salt/sodium intake when taking Lithium? Of course, Lithium salt is not...
Hi Don! Welcome!! Enjoy this time of respite from vertigo. Remember you are bi-lateral. No more labythrinectomys or destructive treatments of any kind. Best...
I have rapid cycling bipolar mayself and also take lithium and you have to maintain a certain level of sodiam in your body.Also I caution you its very serious...
Hi http://www.cochlearamericas.com/Experience/13.asp Actually; When I click "enlarge" under how "Nucleus Freedom Works", I don't really understand how a CI...
Sorry i havent talked in a while... i just got home from my first of 3 back surgeries. todays wasnt to bad buti found out that next week's will hurt more than...
Hey Russ....Sounds as if you got a little news on your check-ups......maybe they are on to some thing for the hearing!! Hope all is well with you...take care,...
Hi Kat Well; Going to be deaf for sure because of the tumors. Already deaf left side because of a brain surgery and tumor removal. Now the right has two more...
Uh, I think I will stay away from the lithium then.... It's just a shame these doctors don't look at the whole person before writing a script and it is up to...
Does anybody here have spinning vertigo attacks everyday(for any length of time) or almost everyday? If you do can still live a normal life and do things...
I have intermittent rotational vertigo that varies in intensity. I usually have it every day, I never know when it will come or go, nor how intense it will be....
Hi Auna, Wow! I feel depressed with my Meniere's till I read about the health problems you have. Stay strong and keep your head up. Remember God does not give...
Good Morning All (I hope) I was just wondering....Is all the noise like grinding,rubbing,squeaking,etc that we hear the actual destruction caused by this...
Hi Auna, glad to see you posting. Take care and good luck. My prayers are with you. ... From: Auna To: menieresdiseaseclub@yahoogroups.com Sent: 5/2/2005...
Hey Russ, I hope the CI can work for you. I've been totally deaf and it wasn't much fun. LOL, I must admit though, as some of my hearing returned, it was...
I have had "drop attacks" where I can't stand up, but since I have reinstated my Clonazepam, I have mild vertigo about once a week. I don't live a normal life....
ok -what is the quote at the bottom? - "it's astounding..." K ... usually ... intense it ... days I can ... to heave ... most of it ... nor do they ... ...
Russ, Sorry for the late response - I have been out of town and am just getting caught up on email. I am using an analog Audina 368 BTE hearing aid and it ...
I am self-employed. I operate a day care out of my home. We (my husband and I) have 10 children between 1 and 5 years old and look forward to being with them....
On the contrary. Depression, mild to severe usually accompanies this damdisease,as well as the stress from fear of another attack. Although, honestly, I can't...
I don't have as many attacks as I used to, especially on the low sodium diet. But even dizzy I don't let it get me down. I still try to function as well as...
Hi Helen, It sound like an excellent idea; I would like to try it and find a job I can do from home. I will try the Website you mentioned. Elizabeth Helen...
Pleased to meet you Elizabeth, I have lots of little one's underfoot as I operate a family day home for 1-5 year olds with my husband out of our home. I do...
