Chiropractors/Meniere's Disease

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Expert: - 10/7/2008


Question
Can a Chiropractor help the ringing and feeling of being underwater in the ears caused from Meniere's Disease?

Answer
Hello Chris,

Your concern with Meniere's,- I am sorry if you, a family member or friend have this condition.  It is a difficult condition to diagnose, treat, 'cure'.

There are many schools of thought on this condition. Quoting from medical sources:
"Many experts on Ménière's disease  - THINK  -   that a rupture of the membranous labyrinth allows the endolymph to mix with perilymph, another inner ear fluid that occupies the space between the membranous labyrinth and the bony inner ear. .... There is   **no cure**   for Ménière's disease." http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/balance/meniere.asp

"""The origin of Meniere's disease is presently   **controversial.** While in the past, it was felt that plumbing problems (hydrops) in the ear were responsible for the disease, the most current opinion is that the plumbing problems are are just a marker for the Meniere's disease, rather than necessarily being responsible for the symptoms.
..... At the present time there is  **no cure**  for Meniere's disease...."""     http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/menieres/menieres.html#whatis

""""".....Meniere's (say "men-ears") disease is the name of a problem of the inner ear.   **No one knows the cause. **    Meniere's disease has something to do with fluid in canals of the inner ear. Although it can be troublesome, Meniere's is not contagious and it isn't fatal. ....  Meniere's disease is often frustrating for people who have it....."""""   http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/articles/096.html


Having established the difficulty of this condition using these medical websites, these websites could also be of interest to you:
Video on Meniere's:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5048497346690309782

Another patient Video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2103534789259010788

A book of interest:
http://www.amazon.com/Medications-Treatment-Dizziness-Fibromyalgia-Conditions/dp...

Successful treatment of Dizziness:
http://lifechangingcare.com/

I hope you can just >click< on these website addresses, if not- please cut and paste.


Yes, it is possible that an appropriate chiropractic approach could help Meniere's.

Please review the above information, preferably in the order given.  If you are having this disabling condition, this information on a successful treatment should be helpful.

Good Luck, I wish you good health naturally.

Dr. Victor Dolan, DC
http://drvictordolan.chiroweb.com  

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Staten Island Chiropractor Dr. Victor Dolan | 718-981-9755 | www.drvictordolan.net | www.statenislandchiropractor.com | Nutrition, Sciatica, Headache, Neck Pain, Back Pain, Herniated Disc, Workers Compensation, Auto Accident Claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, Muscle Spasm

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Palmer College Graduate 1983; Thirty years in practice in my hometown of Staten Island, New York. Expert in Neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints. Utilizing techniques such as Chiropractic via Palmer Package, Diversified, Thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia and Nutritional Guidance. I am also a Certified Nutritionist.

Organizations
Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President; PKX Alumni Brother of the Year; Knights of Columbus Masons; Ancient Order of Hibernians

Publications
American Public Health Association (2003) - Oral Presentation

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979; Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983; Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567); Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986); Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996); Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998); Certified Personal Fitness Trainer; Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry; Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998); Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)

Awards and Honors
Prevention Magazine – Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998; Chief of Chiropractic - Doctors Hospital - New York 1997; SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Award for Most Popular Series (1996/1997/1998); Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994); SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series (1994); Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993); Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987/1988); American Public Health Association (2003); American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium Presentation - Adolescent Athletic Injury (2004)

Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island - Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001); Curtis High School Football (1988 to present)- New York City PSAL Football CHAMPION (2007)

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