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Suggest Treatment For Meineres Causing Dizzy Spells And Ringing Ears
My dad, 78, has had dizzy spells and diagnosed with meineres. The past 2 years he hasnt been falling down dizzy or room spinning but he gets these episodes from ear ringing, feel aweful and lightheaded. All his mri,ct, labs and balance test are normal. He has seen about 4 different Ents and no help. Any ideas?
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Hello and thanks for your question.
The vertigo of Meniere's disease is often treated with medications like mecliine and scopolamine. Diuretics are sometimes helpful. Immunosuppressive drugs like steroids or methotrexate are sometimes recommended. All of these drugs would need to be prescribed by the doctor or ENT that he is seeing. There are also some physical therapy exercises that can help with the vertigo if you can find a physical therapist that specializes in vertigo or balance issues.
The vertigo of Meniere's disease is often treated with medications like mecliine and scopolamine. Diuretics are sometimes helpful. Immunosuppressive drugs like steroids or methotrexate are sometimes recommended. All of these drugs would need to be prescribed by the doctor or ENT that he is seeing. There are also some physical therapy exercises that can help with the vertigo if you can find a physical therapist that specializes in vertigo or balance issues.
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