I have been a support board user for another concern for some time and it has been a big help. I thought I would try a Menire's support board because I really would like more information for this disease which I have had for about 3 years. The first year I noticed the symptoms I was bounced around from doctor to doctor until one finally suspected Menires. I was sent to the Otology Group at Vanderbilt University where I got the definite diagnosis. I was told very little about what I could do about Menires other than ditch the salt and learn to relax. Wow, tough to do. Anyhow for about a year I went overboard with ditching the salt. Making it a table topic for too many people. I was so not used to having much wrong with me. I am 57 and have had very good health all my life. This past year I think salt has slowly crept back into my life and this past month the BP got a higher reading and the Menire's "stuffy" feeling in my right ear has been more prominent. I am on a diuretic [for two years] and I would say my body has totally adjusted to that. I had a problem with it for about 4 months but now I am not aware of it at all. I introduce myself to this forum for any helpful advice about medication, diet, spices to replace salt etc. I would like to hear from fellow knowledgeable people about what works for you and maybe what would work for me.

Thanks