Anybody knowledgable about inner ear stuff?

[Dukasaur]

I don't do aural.

But do you do Auric?

[bedub1]

I ask because the doctor thinks I may have Meneire's Disease. Took the tests, but don't see the doc for the results until the 17th.

Basically, been having many cases of light headedness/dizziness, random ringing in my ears, pressure on my ears, ear aches, migraines (rare, thankfully), shaky vision, and occasionally it feels like the world is spinning. Sometimes in 3 directions at once.

I have a relative with this condition. Apparently it can be debilitating at times, but his is generally controlled. Suspect your doctor will give you better advise than that there, though

Well at least there is one relevant answer.

I was actually just speaking with my cousin about this over Thanksgiving. She has a PHD in Audiology and is currently working for the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR).

As far as general advice goes, she told me to get nice custom earplugs, or just use the foam ones; the tree's don't work very well. "Fit" is the most important part for earplugs to work properly. She also said children should wear ear-muffs as they are easy to "install" versus earplugs which are hard to install. She recommends earplugs/earmuffs for NFL football games, monster-truck rallies, concerts etc. If you give earmuffs to a child and put them on, they will let you know if they like them or not. Most children like them during loud events.

But as far as Meneire's Disease, I believe she touched on it for a moment as a side bar to other ear problems, such as Ear Crystals.

What exactly were you looking for? I could ask her things, but it seems a doctor of medicine would be your best bet.

[Funkyterrance]

As far as general advice goes, she told me to get nice custom earplugs, or just use the foam ones; the tree's don't work very well. "Fit" is the most important part for earplugs to work properly.

Yeah It might be hard to fall asleep with the tree option.

[Viceroy63]

As far as general advice goes, she told me to get nice custom earplugs, or just use the foam ones; the tree's don't work very well. "Fit" is the most important part for earplugs to work properly.

Yeah It might be hard to fall asleep with the tree option.

That would depend a lot on the size of the tree. Ever heard of the Japanese "Banzai Tree?"

They are relatively small and can fit into just about any ear orifice. And with practice and patience become quite an attention grabber at those loud sporting events or rock and roll concerts. LOL.

[Funkyterrance]

As far as general advice goes, she told me to get nice custom earplugs, or just use the foam ones; the tree's don't work very well. "Fit" is the most important part for earplugs to work properly.

Yeah It might be hard to fall asleep with the tree option.

That would depend a lot on the size of the tree. Ever heard of the Japanese "Banzai Tree?"

They are relatively small and can fit into just about any ear orifice. And with practice and patience become quite an attention grabber at those loud sporting events or rock and roll concerts. LOL.

Hmm, yes so you are thinking a more portable version then?
I suppose you could put bonzais on nightstands on either side of your bed and strategically place them so that a branch from either side fits into either ear... However, you would need either a very narrow bed or very long branches and from what I heard the branches take considerable time to grow.

[Viceroy63]

That's why it takes patience. LOL.

[bedub1]