Ménière's Disease
I returned from a routine visit to my audiologist about two hours ago, and it seems we are a little clearer as to why I am often physically sick whenever I brush my hair, why certain noise frequencies cause me intense pain to the point of migraines and vomiting, and why my vertigo is always much worse following certain events or activities, not to mention the recurring bouts of intense tinnitus. It could also contribute to why my seizure threshold is somewhat awry.
I am going to be screened for a potential diagnosis of Ménière's Disease, if only to rule it out, although I am told this is most likely to be the reason behind the aforementioned symptoms. Quite frankly, I am understandably concerned about this, as this has certain ramifications on my musical output, not to mention having to adapt further if I am to continue my number one passion of equestrianism. It has been made abundantly clear that my hearing is becoming ever worse, and today, my hearing aids (BTEs) were adjusted further to enhance the hearing I am missing. Although I left the appointment hearing a little more than what I went in with, this does not remove the obvious concern. I left with an array of literature and all the signs appear to point toward a diagnosis of Ménière's Disease.
I guess I'd best get brushing up on Ye Olde Signe Language again. My BSL is as rusty as a very rusty thing indeed. At best, whatever speech I hear right now is like a jumble of metallic noises minus the consonants. Imagine Kraftwerk played very very fast and in reverse and you're about there, and this is with my hearing aids in.
Ah well. C'est la vie....
I hope you are all having a much better time than I am. Really, I mean that most sincerely.
Rachael.... ♥
I am going to be screened for a potential diagnosis of Ménière's Disease, if only to rule it out, although I am told this is most likely to be the reason behind the aforementioned symptoms. Quite frankly, I am understandably concerned about this, as this has certain ramifications on my musical output, not to mention having to adapt further if I am to continue my number one passion of equestrianism. It has been made abundantly clear that my hearing is becoming ever worse, and today, my hearing aids (BTEs) were adjusted further to enhance the hearing I am missing. Although I left the appointment hearing a little more than what I went in with, this does not remove the obvious concern. I left with an array of literature and all the signs appear to point toward a diagnosis of Ménière's Disease.
I guess I'd best get brushing up on Ye Olde Signe Language again. My BSL is as rusty as a very rusty thing indeed. At best, whatever speech I hear right now is like a jumble of metallic noises minus the consonants. Imagine Kraftwerk played very very fast and in reverse and you're about there, and this is with my hearing aids in.
Ah well. C'est la vie....
I hope you are all having a much better time than I am. Really, I mean that most sincerely.
Rachael.... ♥
