Recently I've had to make some major adjustments to my life, all due to one disease that seems as determined to keep me down as I am to keep myself up, it's called Menieres Disease.
I remember as a child I loved having someone pick me up by my arms and twirl me around and around, then let go of me. I'd stumble around like I was drunk and think it was so funny. Today that spinning effect is anything but funny, especially when the effect is increased by five times or better.
I used to get so excited when the phone or doorbell would ring, now I can barely hear it above the constant rings that pain my ears.
I used to love playing with water balloons, rolling them back and forth from hand to hand just to fill the fullness of them. Now I'm tired of that same fullness, which rest consistently behind my left ear.
I've never been a drinker, as a matter of fact I protest it at any opportunity, but lately I'm always afraid someone seeing me walk with a stagger may think I've changed my beliefs and picked up the horrible habit.
Yeah, for me, life is surely changed, but with God's help this is only one more stumbling block on my path to self- growth, I shall pass this paths obstacle, as I have all those before me. But in the meantime I've included these links to my page in an effort to provide information to anyone else who may have an interest in the disease. Feel free to browse these links and just in case you don't find these personal enough and would like to talk to someone who has the disease, feel free to email me.
When Your Own Voice Irritates Your Ears
Steven Andrews Helpful hints on disabilty, etc.
Social Security Disability Info
Meniere's Or TMJ? They are very similar
Snoring, Finally Sleep Will Come!!!!
A Great Link For Teens and Adults With Meniere's Disease
I hope these links are helpful to you, and rememer,
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