Recent content by Trish S

I have not had oral steroids, but have had 3 trans-tympanic injections of dexamethasone at intervals during last year: this was for Meniere's Disease. It has reduced the frequency, severity and duration of the dizzy turns - not quite abolished them, but they now only last for a few seconds or...

It didn't help me, either in terms of PREVENTING dizzy turns or for tinnitus with Meniere's Disease. Indeed, some authorities say it is a bad idea to be damping down your vestibular reflexes with this medication, when they are already compromised: my balance is already poor. I do still have some...

I am on Betahistine 16mg three times a day for Meniere's Disease, and have been, on and off for the last year: initially it was for 3 months, but as my symptoms continued, I was told to keep taking them. Fortunately I experience no side effects, but on the other hand, have not noticed any...