ble; an electrode is hooked to the eardrum. The patient then listens to a series of clicking noise. It is relatively painless. There also simple hearing tests since hearing loss is very common with Meniere’s, this may be a good way to diagnose, especially if hearing is lost in the affected ear. There are a variety of treatments for Meniere’s. Some work for some people, but none work for all people. Some treatments are lifestyle changes such as a reduction in salt and caffeine intake, stop smoking, avoiding any foods that may trigger symptoms, eating a well balanced diet, exercising, avoiding stress, and resting properly. There is also medicines such as diuretics or water pill to help reduce fluid build up, dyazide is a common drug used, benzodiazepenes such as Valium, Klonopin, Ativan, Xanax, Tranxene, etc. Used as a Central Nervous System sedative to help dizziness symptoms. A relatively low dose is all that is needed for them to be effective. One must be careful about developing a drug tolerance and dependency, if taking moderate or high doses. Allergy treatments have helped some people, possibly due to an allergy response. Antihistamines, allergy testing and treatments like injections) may help some people, anti-dizziness medications like Antivert Meclizine and Dramamine, seem to help most with nausea, rather than dizziness. They seem to be more effective for seasickness, as is the Scopolamine patch which worn behind the ear. However, some people are helped substantially, depending on the case. Vasodilators, which are drugs that relax or dilate, blood vessels. It is thought that increasing blood flow to the inner ear may help certain individuals. Drugs like Ethatab, Pavabid, niacin, Gingko would fall in this category. SERC or Betahistine is a drug that is supposed to increase inner ear circulation, by means of a histamine action. Results vary. The FDA does not approve SERC for use in the US, after many years of use in ot...
