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Ménière's disease with Lorna Thomas


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Meniere’s disease with Lorna Thomas
Lorna Thomas is a musician and has Meniere’s disease which is a long term, progressive condition affecting the balance and hearing parts of the inner ear. Symptoms are acute attacks of vertigo (severe dizziness), fluctuating tinnitus, increasing deafness, and a feeling of pressure in the ear.

During the conversation Lorna explains how her Meniere’s has increased in severity over the past 20 years, including hearing loss and drop attacks. We also discuss what treatment options she has looked at.

She is hopeful that surgery called Endolymphatic Sac Decompression will bring an end to the condition.

 

If you are experiencing problems discussed in this podcast contact your GP or healthcare practitioner.

For support

  • The Ménière’s Society charity

 Facebook support groups

  • Menieres Disease UK
  • Menieres Disease Support Group *UK Only* 
  • The Meniere's Society

USA 

  • Meniere's Disease Support Group 

 

Hosted by Chantal Boyle and Paul Shriever, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

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