Ménière’s disease is a very frustrating disease for you, but also for the people who treat you. It is therefore important to create a climate of trust and discussion with your doctor. If you are exploring the path of alternative treatments, let your doctor know so they can include this data in their assessment.

It is imperative that you do not let yourself be controlled by the disease. Don’t let it invade you. Take the opportunity to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Some of my patients have seen a marked improvement in their condition after reorganizing their lives in order to experience less stress on a daily basis.

A diet low in salt, but high in water will also be good for your heart and blood pressure. And when all of this is done, don’t be put off by the mood swings of this disease either! Indeed, Ménière’s disease can remain quiet for months, then explode for weeks before calming down again. Doctors therefore tend to be very patient before changing treatment and considering surgery. Again, trust and dialogue are fundamental.

D^r Dominique Dorion, otolaryngologist