In article <3f9nvl$qmf at usenet.ucs.indiana.edu>, andreatt at infant1.sphs.indiana.edu (Richard D. Andreatta) says:
>The attending ER physician made the
>initial diagnoses of Meniere's Disease after taking down the patients symptoms
>and noting nystagmus with the eyes open. The attending prescribed meclizine
>hydrocloride at 25mg per for the condition. Do these symptoms fit with the
>attending diagnosis or should other avenues be explored with regard to
>etiology.
>
Richard,
The signs and symptoms displayed by your mother are classical Meniere's
symptoms. I would suggest having your mother see an Ears, Nose, Throat
physician. They will probably have a hearing test, electronystagmography,
and an MRI ordered for your mother. Good Luck...
Jeff Sirianni
University of Texas at Austin
Communication Sciences and Disorders
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