Friday, September 4, 2009

I Know Now

So, I got the results back from my MRI. I have Meniere's Disease, also called idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops which is a disorder of the inner ear. The cause is unknown but it probably results from an abnormality in the fluids of the inner ear. The theory is that too much inner ear fluid accumulates either due to excess production or inadequate absorption. The symptoms are episodic vertigo(I never experienced that)hearing loss(have that)tinnitus(roaring or buzzing in ear...I have this)and a sensation of fullness in the ear(have that).

The doctor I went to is the best Dr. in NYC so I feel confident in his finding but I did get a second opinion and the results were the same. There's not much I can do about it. The treatment for now is a low salt diet(umm I'm black), no caffeine( I can do that)some special type of vitamins and water pills. The pamphlet says no alcohol but my doctor didn't mention that so I'm going to act like I didn't read that...bwaaaaaaaaahhahaha! I always said I'm not going to stop drinking until the doctor tells me I have to! And since he didn't tell me, I ain't stoppin'! LOL! They also found a cyst in my gland in my brain. This has nothing to do with my ear problem *sigh* they just happened to spot it. The cyst is filled with fluid that they believe is benign, so now I have to go to a Neurologist.

Anyway, I feel good. I can hear this week(hearing loss is intermittent)and I think I'll be ok. Thanks to all of you that kept me in your prayers!

Happy Labor Day everyone! I doubt I'll write another post! Y'all know how NYC is Labor Day Weekend is with the West Indian Parade and all the shenanigans that come along with it! Have a great weekend! Be Safe!

6 comments:

Not so Anonymous said...

I'm happy to read that you will be okay. Hopefully the medicine will work it's magic and all of the symptoms will go away!

I'll keep you in my prayers regarding the cyst.

Have fun this weekend!!! Wish I were in NYC for a festival :)

Aretha

Rich Fitzgerald said...

Glad to know that you got to the problem. Take care of yourself and don't drink too much. Most things are OK when done in moderation.

Have fun this weekend. St. Louis is soo boring, nothing going on but a bunch of young buck parties. I will take in a BBQ, but that's about it.

Holla.

12kyle said...

I know that you are happy to finally get a correct diagnosis. One of my boys had tinitus for a year. He said that shit drove him crazy. I'ma pray for you. Keep ya head up

Keep tha drinks flowing, too! LoL

The F_Uitlist said...

I know I'm mad late commenting but...anyway

Well its good that you finally got a proper diagnosis. I was scared your momma was going to come to NY and knocks some heads. SMH at you disregarding the pamphlets advice to not drink....Play on playa!

Rashan Jamal said...

If the best doctor in the city didn't mention not drinking, then drink away. LOL

Hope this all works out for you!

suga said...

No alcohol?!?! Yeah, my doc would have to personally tell me that too...and slowly, just to make sure i heard him correctly.

Good to know that it is somewhat controllable though.

I was in NY for Labor Day and did the West Indian parade. Never seen anything like it in my life!