What do you think the chances of becoming bilateral after being unilateral for about 25 years and in burnout? It seems my good ear is getting full and feeling funny. I'm having a scared moment. Thanks barbara
Hi Barbara- It's hard to truly say what the chances are..... but by chance-- do you suffer from allergies? The fall allergy season is definitely upon us.... and allergies/sinus infections and upper respiratory infections are going pretty strong right now. Any of the above can be making you feel fullness in your good ear especially if it is affecting the eustachian tube. It seems like most people - if they are going bilateral seem to do it within the first 10 years after initially getting diagnosed unilateral..... but in saying that..... everyone is so different with Menieres- and there is always an exception to the rule. If you don't have any heart problems-- high BP/elevated pulse rate..... you might want to try something like sudafed or anything with a decongestant in it and see if that does help the fullness in that ear. Best wishes-- and try to not worry so much yet! Dianna
Barbara, don't get scared about something that could be related to anything but menieres. I know that can be difficult. Go out and do something really wonderful for yourself. Paul
My Dr told me if I didn't go bilaterial with in 5 years that there was less than a 10% chance that I wound. He also said that there is less than a 5% chance that I would go bilaterial in my life time.
