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Before considering invasive procedures such as surgeries and injections for your Meniere’s disease, make sure to check out every other available option for you. I am a professional chiropractor for vertigo in McKinney, TX, and here are some natural remedies I recommend for people with Meniere’s disease.
Your diet is one of the things you can easily control to reduce your Meniere’s disease symptoms. Specifically, there are several substances you need to be wary of so that you don’t worsen your condition. Follow these tips:
Although it is not a straight-up relief for Meniere’s disease, reducing your salt intake will help reduce the severity and frequency of your attacks. Since one of the contributing factors to Meniere’s disease is having excess fluid in the inner ear, reducing your salt intake can aid in alleviating the symptoms. It keeps excess fluid out of the body.
Eating food that you are sensitive to could bring about an allergic reaction, which in turn causes congestion and an increase in fluid felt especially in the ears. This is worse in people with Meniere’s disease since either one or both of their ears have difficulty in draining fluid.
Beverages with caffeine such as coffee, energy drinks, and teas may worsen the tinnitus that comes with Meniere’s disease. If you drink these beverages often, it is best to observe whether it affects your symptoms or not and reduce your intake if necessary.
Excess sugar intake can increase the body’s fluid levels, which can worsen your condition.
These substances can affect your symptoms worse than sugar. Taking them out of your diet completely would be the best course of action.
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Changing your lifestyle, especially old habits, may not be an easy feat. However, there are certain lifestyle modifications you have to do to reduce the factors that could trigger your Meniere’s disease attacks. These include the following:
The nicotine in tobacco constricts the blood vessels, including those in the ears. When you already have Meniere’s disease, it just makes your situation worse. To improve your symptoms, it is best for you to quit this habit.
You can still drink alcohol during special occasions and in moderation, but regular drinking may not be good for your condition. Some people with Meniere’s even stop drinking altogether, since they find that the pleasure of alcohol is not worth experiencing the side effects of the disease.
It may seem like a simple and obvious task, but a lot of people don’t actually meet the recommended daily water intake. I recommend that you drink at least half a gallon of water every day. To better commit to this lifestyle change, you can install an app that tracks your daily water intake or set a daily alarm that reminds you to drink water periodically throughout the day.
Not only food allergies, but any allergy can increase your fluid levels and aggravate your Meniere’s symptoms. To avoid this, make sure to track the substances you are allergic to and avoid them. Although there are medications to control allergies, some prefer using natural methods such as taking small doses of locally sourced, raw honey every day. This can help in building resistance to seasonal allergies.
Another thing that is said to have helped some people in reducing the fluid in their body is drinking dandelion tea. However, this is bad for people who are allergic to ragweed, daisies, marigolds, and chrysanthemums as it can trigger a severe allergic reaction. You should ask your doctor before taking any medication or supplement.
Stress, no matter how much we hate it, is pretty much an inevitable part of our lives. Even good things, such as planning a wedding, can induce stress. Therefore, it is vital to have stress coping techniques that could help prevent a Meniere’s attack. You can try different methods of stress relief.
You can get a massage from either a massage therapist or a loved one to relieve the stress and tension from your body.
You can try relaxing activities such as exploring new forms of art, learning a new instrument, or reading books you find interesting.
Listening to relaxing sounds such as the sound of rain, streams, and waterfalls are scientifically proven to help with tinnitus. It also helps your mind to relax and destress.
Having a conversation with people who understand what you are going through is always a good way to unload some stress. Even though Meniere’s is experienced by only 1% of the population, it is still possible to find people who you share the same hardships with.
Getting in touch with your spiritual self is not confined to religion. Whether it is praying, meditating, or just deep breathing, these kinds of tasks can help you relax and help you deal with your condition better.
A lot of Meniere’s patients seek upper cervical chiropractic care, which is a natural way to relieve the common symptoms of the condition. It applies gentle and precise adjustments to the top bones of the spine, which improves the body’s ability to drain fluid from the ears and increases the blood flow to the head. To learn more about upper cervical care McKinney, you may contact Crowder Specific Chiropractic.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
How is dizziness best described? When dizziness is a disorder, it is placed into three categories:
When it comes to the most prevalent reasons for doctor and emergency room visits, dizziness and vertigo are right up there with back pain and headaches. What often happens is a person experiences a fall from the dizzy spell, a much more common scenario among the elderly since the dizziness is often combined with other neurological problems and chronic medical problems.This is why it's important to find vertigo relief in McKinney as soon as possible.
Only 5 to 10 percent of the population under the age of 40 are affected by dizziness, imbalance, and vertigo. For those upwards of age 40, it impacts 40% of the population. And for those in the age category of 65 and above, falling incidents are at 25 percent. There were 3.9 million emergency room visits due to vertigo or dizziness in the year 2011.
According to the Swedish National Study on Aging and Care, for those under the age of 80, falls were at 16.5 percent and dizziness was at 17.8 percent. The numbers rose significantly for anyone above the age of 80, with falls being at 31.7 percent and dizziness at 31 percent. The reasons for older people’s falls tend to be more general, while younger people have more of a clear reason for their fall.
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The most common reason for disability worldwide is mild hearing loss. Approximately 25 percent of those age 25 years and below, experience hearing loss. For those beyond 40 years of age, about 40 percent of people experience it.
An interesting piece of information about vertigo, dizziness, and hearing loss are that they are often symptoms related to Meniere’s disease. This condition involves a disorder of the inner ear that interrupts healthy function of the central nervous system.
Migraines are another condition that can cause dizziness and are far more common than Meniere’s disease. Nearly 40 percent of migraine sufferers also have vertigo, mild hearing loss, and motion sickness. It can be difficult to figure out which one is the cause of the dizziness.
Some other causes of vertigo include:
When patients come to their doctor with complaints of dizziness, they will usually be asked questions to come up with a detailed patient history, as well as completing a neurotologic examination. The patient’s history is imperative for an accurate diagnosis, so you should list which symptoms you are experiencing, how long they last, possible triggers, and what reduces the triggers. It is also a good idea to use other descriptors aside from the word dizzy since this term is rather general and can mean a number of different sensations. Here are a few examples of ways to get more in depth when describing your experiences of dizziness. For example, “I feel unsteady, as though the world is spinning”, “I feel weak all over”, “I feel as though I am falling down often”, “I feel like passing out”, or “I feel off balance.” Being specific as much as possible will help your doctor accurately diagnose you.
Here is why specificity is so relevant. Dizziness could be caused by a malfunction in the central nervous system, systemic or cardiovascular disease, and can involve such things as:
Vertigo may be the result of issues in the vestibular system, often related to an inner ear problem. Vertigo may include the false sensation of movement or spinning. The length of your vertigo episodes is an important detail to include when speaking with your doctor.
An interesting study that was conducted in the private practice of an upper cervical chiropractor highlighted some hopeful observations. She examined patients in an uncontrolled, nonrandomized environment for an eight-year period. There were 60 patients who had all been diagnosed with vertigo or dizziness of some kind or another. After putting together their medical history, it was found that 56 of them reported at least one head or neck trauma before their vertigo or dizziness diagnosis. A few examples of the kinds of traumas reported were car accidents, sporting accidents (skiing, horseback riding, cycling), or falls down stairs or on icy pavement.
After taking a closer look at the upper cervical spine, using imaging and radiography, it revealed that all 60 had a misalignment or subluxation in the bones of the upper neck, specifically the C1 or C2 vertebra. Once the severity and exact location of the misalignment was established, each participant of the study received upper cervical care designed for their specific needs for a 1- to 6-month period. The outcomes were incredible! There were 48 patients who had a total resolution of their symptoms. The other 12 stated they had a major improvement in the intensity and frequency of their vertigo episodes.
Here at Crowder Specific Chiropractic in McKinney, Texas, our technique is similar to what was used in the above-mentioned study. Our vertigo chiropractor in McKinney uses a gentle and precise technique that does not require twisting or forcing the spine in order to get results. Instead, our method encourages the bones of the neck to return to their proper place naturally and hold in place longer. Many times, this is all that is necessary for patients to experience progress with their dizziness.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Meniere’s disease falls under the category of an inner ear condition. It was named after Prosper Meniere, a French doctor who discovered that it was actually a condition of the ear, rather than the brain (the popular theory at the time). He recognized there is a group of symptoms that accompanies this particular problem. They include:
*To be diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, you must have at least two or three of these symptoms.
When you visit your primary care doctor with complaints of tinnitus, vertigo, and hearing loss, he or she will probably have you go through some testing to see exactly what is going on. The doctor may order the following tests:
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Traditional care for Meniere’s disease often results in a suggestion from your primary care doctor for a prescription or possible surgery. If medication is recommended, it will be to care for one of the symptoms of the condition because there is no medication for Meniere’s disease as a whole. Motion sickness medication is often recommended to ease vertigo, nausea, and vomiting. Anti-nausea (antiemetic) medicine may be prescribed. A diuretic may be prescribed to decrease the amount of fluid the body contains. Or the doctor may suggest getting an injection of medication to deaden the nerves in the inner ear.
Vestibular rehabilitation exercises can be helpful with reducing vertigo. These exercises train your brain to accept the difference in balance between your two ears and are often taught by a physical therapist. Hearing aids may be suggested as well.
Surgery isn’t often required for Meniere’s disease unless it is extremely severe and no other options have been seen to help. Surgery can be done on the endolymphatic sac to decrease the amount of fluid produced. Or a vestibular nerve section procedure to cut the nerve that connects the ear to the brain may be done. This reduces vertigo while preserving hearing. As a last resort, a labyrinthectomy is done to remove the inner ear, impeding the balance and hearing function of that ear.
A study observed 139 people diagnosed with Meniere’s disease. When asked to rate their vertigo on a scale of 0 to 10 (10 being the worst), they came up with an average of 8.5. After a course of care for 2 years by an upper cervical chiropractor, the number dropped to 1.4! This study shows that this type of chiropractic care does work to help with Meniere’s disease symptoms. Why is this the case? Another clue came from this same study. It was found that each of these 139 patients had a misalignment in the bones of their upper cervical spine due to previous trauma, mostly vehicle accidents.
Here at Crowder Specific Chiropractic is McKinney, Texas, we use a similar method to the one used in the above-mentioned study. It is gentle and precise. It helps realign the bones in a more natural way than popping or cracking them. This leads to a longer-lasting adjustment and many see relief from their symptoms of Meniere’s.
If you have endured an injury to your head or neck – such as whiplash, a sporting injury, or even a trip and fall – you can expect to see problems increase as you age, especially if it was not properly cared for. You may begin to develop such things as vertigo – a sensation that you or the things around you are spinning. Why does this occur?
Even a minor injury can cause the top bone of the neck – the atlas vertebra – to misalign. The shape and location of the top spinal bones make them susceptible to moving out of place. The end results may not show themselves for many years after the initial trauma. Therefore, it is important to look for certain symptoms to indicate you may be experiencing a problem, such as vertigo or migraines. If you feel you have suffered a trauma that may be causing you a problem, it is a good idea to seek the care of an upper cervical chiropractor.
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The brainstem is the communication highway between the brain and the body. A misalignment in the atlas bone puts undue pressure on the brainstem. This hinders the brain from receiving the proper signals about where the body is located in its environment, causing vertigo.
Another interesting thing happens within the body when there is a misalignment. It is called righting reflex, and it is the thing that keeps the eyes level with the horizon line. In order to do this, the body may need to shift and adjust the spine, adding additional pressure to the brainstem and stress on the nervous system. The way to care for this is to correct the misalignment as soon as possible.
Here at our McKinney, Texas office, we use a gentle, scientific method to help the bones move back into place. It is done after using modern imaging and detailed measurements. Then the specific area of the neck where the misalignment exists is targeted, and we are not required to pop or crack the bones of the neck. Rather, they move back into place naturally, leading to a restoration of communication in the body. This is often all that is needed to see an improvement in or elimination of vertigo.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Meniere’s disease has vertigo as one of its major symptoms and is often referred to as idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops. This condition makes normal daily activities difficult during an attack. Many feel as if they can only dream about getting long-lasting relief.
The most common symptoms associated with Meniere’s disease are:
Meniere’s attacks can go on for hours at a time. Some suggestions a family physician may provide to keep the attacks at bay are:
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While these suggestions may help to a degree, addressing the underlying cause is important. This can provide a long-lasting solution to the problem of Meniere’s. Thankfully, there is a way available to do this that is natural and safe.
The spine has the vital job of protecting the spinal cord, thereby allowing communication to and from the brain and body to flow without interruption. If one of the top bones of the neck become misaligned, the brainstem is put under stress or pressure, leading to these signals potentially becoming distorted. This can cause problems like vertigo to arise.
Through upper cervical chiropractic care, it can be determined if the bones of the neck need an adjustment. Using exact measurements that allow us to find the misalignment, we can then work with our patients to correct the problem. Once the bones are back in their original position, communication in the body can be restored.
A 52-year-old man with Meniere’s was observed in a case study. After getting his upper cervical vertebrae realigned, his symptoms diminished greatly over the course of 5 weeks of care.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Meniere’s disease symptoms can flare up at any time and make it difficult to carry out normal daily activities. This is because Meniere’s disease a vestibular condition – the system of the body that controls balance and spatial orientation. As a result, the symptoms include:
A Meniere’s attack may last just a few minutes or linger on for hours. In order to control this condition, it is important to understand the underlying cause. For about a century and a half that was believed to be excess fluid in the ears. However, very recent research points toward the cause of this fluid being a Eustachian tube lesion gradually formed by an upper cervical misalignment. Because this lesion can take 15 years to form, it is no wonder that most cases of Meniere’s disease first present between ages 20 and 50.
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Standard relief options for Meniere’s disease include:
The results of these various Meniere’s relief care vary wildly. While many find temporary relief (about a month or so) from injections, others lose their hearing permanently from this invasive method. Medications may provide some help but also come along with unwanted side effects. A low-sodium diet can reduce symptoms, but is difficult for many to maintain.
On the other hand, a study involving 259 patients linked Meniere’s and an upper cervical misalignment (C1 and C2). Another study saw 62 patients with hearing loss regain hearing due to gentle upper cervical adjustments. Many appreciate this natural form of care that doesn’t result in serious side effects and seems to be very effective in helping reduce or resolve vertigo.
If you are suffering from a condition that causes vertigo such as Meniere’s disease, upper cervical chiropractic may help. We encourage you to schedule a consultation to learn more.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Around 15% of people experience dizziness at one time or another. The number jumps to as much 40% as a person gets older. Dizziness is one of the main reasons that people visit their primary care doctor. It is often severe enough to limit a person’s daily activities, yet it is rarely serious enough to indicate a life-threatening condition. Descriptions of dizziness abound. Here are some common ways people may feel:
The following medications are often used to help care for dizziness:
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The National Institute of Health reports that approximately 50% of all Americans are taking some kind of prescription medication. Why is this a concern?
When a pharmaceutical company develops a drug, they have to test it to ensure its safety and that it works as it’s supposed to. Generally, those tested are adult males between 25 and 50. While this may be fine in some cases, it is important to realize that a woman, a child, or an elderly person may have a completely different reaction because of an interaction with other medication, age, or hormone issues. Therefore, whenever a medical doctor recommends a new medication, one must weigh all the risks involved and decide whether it is the right thing to do. This is leading to many people looking for natural ways to cope with health problems.
At Crowder Specific Chiropractic, we use an alternative approach to providing help for the problem of dizziness. We first examine the neck to see if this is where the underlying cause originates. Often, a misalignment of the top bones of the neck can cause communication problems between the brain and body. Using a gentle technique to realign these bones may be just the right thing to lessen or alleviate dizziness.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
If you ever feel like the room spinning or have other false sensations of motion, then you are experiencing vertigo. Acute attacks can come about suddenly and last anywhere from a few moments to a few hours or more. A severe bout can lead to nausea or cause a person to fall. As a result, a person’s life may be greatly affected by these episodes, especially if they are severe and occur frequently.
In fact, in a study performed over the course of a decade, vertigo was revealed to be a major reason for ER visits in the US. In part, this is due to the fact that spinning sensation can be just one symptom of a very serious problem such as stroke or a cardiac issue. However, the vast majority attacks are not life threatening.
If spinning is not related to a medical emergency, what options are available for finding relief? Some medications are used by doctors such a calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, or even tricyclic antidepressants. However, these drugs are simply provided to mask symptoms of spinning rather than correcting the underlying problem.
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo, download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below.
Instead of relieving vertigo symptoms, why not search for the underlying cause to stop it from occurring in the first place? While the underlying cause cannot be identified in every case, for many it is related to a misalignment of the upper cervical spine. When a person falls, is in a car accident, or is injured in some other way, the top bones of the spine may become misaligned. This can affect nerves, soft tissue, and even the vertebral arteries. As a result, vertigo may occur.
If you are experiencing spinning sensation, especially if you have any form of head or neck trauma in your history, it is a good idea to have the upper cervical spine examined to look for misalignments. At Crowder Specific Chiropractic, our entire practice is focused on finding and correcting C1 and C2 subluxations. If a person’s vertigo springs from this issue, he or she may find that vertigo significantly improves when the problem is corrected by a gentle adjustment.
If you ever feel like the room spinning or have other false sensations of motion, then you are experiencing vertigo. Acute attacks can come about suddenly and last anywhere from a few moments to a few hours or more. A severe bout can lead to nausea or cause a person to fall. As a result, a person’s life may be greatly affected by these episodes, especially if they are severe and occur frequently.
In fact, in a study performed over the course of a decade, vertigo was revealed to be a major reason for ER visits in the US. In part, this is due to the fact that vertigo can be just one symptom of a very serious problem such as stroke or a cardiac issue. However, the vast majority of vertigo attacks are not life threatening.
If vertigo is not related to a medical emergency, what options are available for finding relief? Some medications are used by doctors such a calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, or even tricyclic antidepressants. However, these drugs are simply provided to mask symptoms of vertigo rather than correcting the underlying problem.
Instead of relieving vertigo symptoms, why not search for the underlying cause of vertigo so as to stop it from occurring in the first place? While the underlying cause cannot be identified in every case of spinning sensation, for many it is related to a misalignment of the upper cervical spine. When a person falls, is in a car accident, or is injured in some other way, the top bones of the spine may become misaligned. This can affect nerves, soft tissue, and even the vertebral arteries.
If you are experiencing vertigo, especially if you have any form of head or neck trauma in your history, it is a good idea to have the upper cervical spine examined to look for misalignments. At Crowder Specific Chiropractic, our entire practice is focused on finding and correcting C1 and C2 subluxations. If a person’s sensation springs from this issue, he or she may find that vertigo significantly improves when the problem is corrected by a gentle adjustment.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Vertigo has been defined as a spinning sensation of either the person experiencing it or the things surrounding him. It is the feeling of movement when there is no movement. Between 5 and 10% of the population suffers from vertigo. It is often linked to problems within the inner ear.
Vertigo is known for:
In extreme cases, vomiting and visual disturbances can be added to this list. Finding a way to cope with spinning is under debate. Some feel that medications are the best way to handle the problem. However, most of these medicines are actually made for other health conditions, and they come along with unwanted side effects. Others feel that surgery is the best answer if vertigo has become severe. Neither of these options is entirely effective.
It is important to educate patients on what may trigger an episode of vertigo so that these can be avoided. Some new information may hold the key to triggers in some individuals. Smartphones and tablets are known for putting off a certain amount of vibrations. These ultrasonic vibrations can actually begin to affect the ears of those suffering from spinning and may induce an attack. This is something patients must be aware of if they find themselves among a crowd of people with these electronic devices.
To learn more about the connection between head and neck injuries and vertigo, download our complimentary e-book by clicking the image below.
Upper cervical chiropractors take a unique approach when helping patients cope with their condition. Rather than trying to alleviate symptoms, we look for the root cause. Often this is connected to a misalignment in the upper cervical spine. The top bone of the neck, called the atlas bone, is responsible for balancing the head and plays a vital role with regards to the ears. If the atlas has become misaligned, vertigo can be the end result. It has been shown in case studies that correcting an atlas misalignment is sometimes all that is needed to alleviate the symptoms. Many see their vertigo improve greatly, while others see it go away completely.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
Meniere’s disease typically affects those in the age range of 20-50. Attacks can come on suddenly and last anywhere from 20 minutes to as long as 4 hours. This disrupts the life of the one suffering from it, causing him or her to lose out on many opportunities. One may just have to sit or lie down until the symptoms go away. Some of the common symptoms are:
This condition is difficult to cope with for those suffering from it, and it is hard to find a solution that really helps. The major bodily systems that are affected by Meniere’s disease are:
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No cure for Meniere’s has been found, and helping those to cope with this condition can be frustrating for doctor and patient alike. However, the field of upper cervical chiropractic care has seen great success in helping Meniere’s patients find relief.
We focus on making sure a person has proper spinal alignment, especially in the neck area. Often a misalignment here in the atlas bone (the C1 vertebra) can put pressure on the brainstem, hindering the signals being sent between the brain and body. If the brain is getting mixed signals from the cranial nerve VIII, the symptoms of Meniere’s can occur.
Research done in the medical field and by other upper cervical chiropractors has revealed that relief can be found in some patients experiencing Meniere’s by realigning the atlas bone. This is done by means of a very gentle adjustment that is tailored to the patient seeking care. Once corrected, many patients report a decrease in symptoms. Some even see this frustrating condition go away completely.
To schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Crowder, call our McKinney office at 972-449-5845. You can also click the button below.
If you are outside of the local area, you can find an Upper Cervical Doctor near you at www.uppercervicalawareness.com.
