Lysine stops vertigo. Bunk or fact?

Ranae LaFerney — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:23:06 +0000

One of the best discoveries on my Ménière’s journey came in September 2023 while reading a forum on the Menieres.org website. L-lysine supplements (lysine), when taken at sufficient dosages and on a strict regimen, can significantly alleviate vertigo attacks and,

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Van Gogh and vertigo

Ranae LaFerney — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:13:58 +0000

I’ve been thinking about Vincent van Gogh lately. Mostly, while relegated to the couch waiting for another attack of vertigo to pass. When the world is spinning, there’s not much one can do. Thinking is about as good as it

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Maybe it’s not Ménière’s

Ranae LaFerney — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:12:38 +0000

Some common vestibular disorders can present symptoms that similar to Meniere’s disease. You’ll need an otologist or neurotologist to obtain an accurate diagnosis for the problem. Generally, the most common vestibular disorders of the inner ear include:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional

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So, what is Ménière’s disease?

Ranae LaFerney — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:13:02 +0000

Ménière’s disease is a relatively rare, chronic, and incurable inner ear disorder. The condition produces recurring symptoms that are thought to result from large amounts of a fluid within the inner ear—a condition known as endolymphatic hydrops. In 1861,

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