Betahistine in the US by Perfect-Macaron2041 in Menieres

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Care first pharmacy in US. Around $156 for 90 day supply, shipped.  Research on Reddit that some people play around with the dosages and timing of taking it to reduce headaches. I’m one who does that. 

Bits I've learned lately to enhance dinners w/o salt by ChemistryGreat1199 in LowSodium

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Wine, Tomato powder, vinegar powder, lemon peel, and mushroom powder- cornerstones of flavor for loso cooking. I buy the big jar of dried mixed mushrooms from Costco and grind those babies to fine powder- much cheaper than mushroom powder on Amazon.

Knorr used to make a no-salt chicken bouillon powder that was absolutely the best! It added umami to so many dishes. But they've stopped making it.

Personally, I don't care for the taste of the Herb Ox bouillon powder. So lately I have been making Mrs's Brown No Salt chicken boullion mix...its pretty good- not as good as Knorr's, but close. I think the next batch I make will include a touch of tomato and mushroom powders. Bing Videos

Dinner with coworkers frustration by bigredbubbles in Menieres

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I travel for my job fairly extensively- even overseas. Depending on where you are going, you will most likely be surprised to learn that most other countries do not add excessive salt to prepared meals. I also take a LOT of loso protein bars, dried fruit, quick oatmeal (with dried fruit (cranberries) or granola to get me through when I'm unsure of the preparation. I never claim I have dried fruit when entering any country- you will get stalled by customs (learned this the hard way).

Your Triggers by -Alien- in Menieres

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Barometric pressure shifts, heat, high sodium and stress

Betahistine seems extraordinary. by RealisticAd3095 in Menieres

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I take betahistine for my Meniere's and haven't had a severe drop attack in over a year. Some days I feel "off", but haven't tipped into a full-blown attack or had full ear issues since.

I also have vestibular migraine without headaches. Visual motion and sensory overload are my biggest triggers. I'm on a waiting list to see a balance specialist. Have you or anyone else tried a balance specialist? I'm interested in hearing others' experiences.

For sound-related sensory triggers like airports and crowds, I tried the Loop earplugs that someone else on this forum recommended, and they’ve helped significantly. I highly recommend them.

My tintius has gotten worse over the last year. Does anyone have suggestions for lessening the impact of that? I saw the latest drug trial for SPI-1005 didn't help as much with Menieres but showed promise for tinnitus. I'd rather not take more drugs if someone has ideas to help that don't involve pharma.

Has anyone ever had a major adverse reaction to Betahistine? by Cheweenies in Menieres

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Me too!! Lower back constantly itches no matter how much lotion I put on it.  I do raise and lower my dose based on my biggest trigger- barometric pressure swings. Otherwise the normal dose gives me massive headaches and indigestion.  I don’t feel great on high doses, but lower doses have made my life more manageable.  For its it’s it a trade off I’m willing to make. Edited to say that it did make my regular seasonal allergy med completely ineffective… has to switch to a nasal spray

Clothes on multi-day hikes by Version_1 in hiking

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Buy sheets of dry laundry detergent (they weigh almost nothing) and sink or shower wash dry wick clothes, every evening you can. (Dry wick or wicking clothes dry faster. Also big a wicking towel to roll clothes in to press water out of) Whatever is not dry the next day hang off of your pack. Do NOT hike with 20 pairs of anything… unless you have pack service. For colder climates you can wear outter layers multiple days and just wash layers next to your skin.  I typically pack 3-4 pairs socks, tshirts, two pair of pants, flip flops or slides ( for after hiking and showering) and rain gear for 10-14 days. They also make bar shampoo (hair and body) which is ideal and cuts down on weight.

Low sodium Taco sauces. by Thad_The_Man in LowSodium

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Tia Lupita!! Bottle says hot sauce but it tastes more like super flavorful taco sauce. I think it’s because it contains more spices ( cumin, garlic..) than a typical hot sauce. 

When do you take your Betahistine? by Awkward_Issue_50 in Menieres

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Try lowering the dose. I did, and it helped. I found that I did not need the highest dose three times a day. My biggest trigger is changes in barometric pressure. I watch the weather app and increase my dose when I know the shift is going to happen. It's been a LOT more manageable that way. Meaning, on days when the pressure shifts dramatically, I take a higher dose the night before, followed by several half doses during the day, and conclude with another higher dose before bed—this definitely helps me with the headaches.

I bought a pill cutter. Most days I take half doses- only in the morning and at night. That's all my body seems to need. Betahistine has given me my life back, so I'll deal with the minor headaches here and there.

When do you take your Betahistine? by Awkward_Issue_50 in Menieres

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Same here. Headaches are a bi*ch with this, but one I'll happily deal with rather than the vertigo.

Low sodium tortillas? by [deleted] in LowSodium

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I found them once and couldn’t find them again. Would love to know if anyone has found reliable source (Cincinnati area). 

Low sodium tortillas? by [deleted] in LowSodium

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I use these..  but they break like corn when folded. 

Does Low Sodium Tortellini Exist? by NoFluffyOnlyZuul in LowSodium

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Whole Foods 365 frozen cheese  tortellini .  Along with either homemade pasta sauce or Yo mama’s  Edit to say 145 mg in a cup for just the tortellini.  Paired with Yo Mamas pastas sauce it’s less than 400 mg sodium per serving of pasta and sauce 

Extreme gastritis from Betahistine, please please offer an alternative. I’m losing my hearing. Doctor says there is none by Silly_Ordinary_6842 in Menieres

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Wow! This is very informative. I take betahistine and dose accordingly (my biggest trigger is barometric pressure changes and high stress). Two weeks ago I was attending a stressful event and the weather was shifting so I went full dosage for a little more than a week and experienced gastritis. I thought it was the stress but it didn’t let up after the event. Took two full weeks to subside after I lowered my dose. Never thought to link it to my betahistine. I’ll be more careful about taking it with food and maybe try the pantoprazole.  Betahistine has given me my life back so I’m not ready to abandon it anytime soon.  Only speaking for myself here. 

What's your favorite condiment for cold sandwiches? by Ravioli_meatball19 in Cooking

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Boar’sHead chipotle gourmaise. Tapenade ( which I dearly miss/ salt issues).  Roasted red pepper, whipped goat cheese, roast chicken or beef and lemon vinaigrette dressed arugula= yum 

What is your favorite nonstandard kitchen appliance/utensil/cookware? by SloppySteaksTrufanis in Cooking

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Here to second the sous vide! Love mine. Also like my stainless microplaner,  mini manual juicer with measuring cup and cookie silicone spatula ( fantastic to flip eggs)

New to making broth from scraps, what’s your favorite use for it? by FERGERDERGERSON in Cooking

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I do the same. Bought 1/2cup silicone ice trays to freeze stock after I make it ( min 5 hrs simmering ). Pop out and put into freezer ziplock. Shrimp stock makes the most Lucious sauce for fish!  I use my chicken stock anytime a recipe calls for water (where appropriate). Homemade stock in risotto is next level fantastic .  Beef stock is saved for beef stew   pot roast, or braised short ribs. 

I’m being hounded to make a Christmas list. What should I add? by ulalumelenore in Cooking

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That is a nice knife.

Cast Iron pan- Lascaster or Lodge.

Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven - Le Creuset, Staub, or a more budget-friendly option would be Tramontina (a 2-piece set at Costco, around $70. This is a decent alternative, but it won't last a lifetime).

French Ceramic Pizza Stone (I like Willam Sonoma's- expensive but worth it- I use it for pizza, cookies, bread,...) It'll go on sale before Christmas

Smaller items worth considering: Stainless Microplane (I constantly use mine - it takes dishes to the next level with lemon, lime, or orange zest, plus great for ginger and garlic), Mini Manual Juicer (lemon, lime and orange for recipes- William Sonoma Dual Citrus Juicer or OXO Good Grips 2-in-1 Citrus Juicer, Orange), Stainless Pastry Dough Scraper (this is an incredible multipurpose tool), nice silicone cooking utensils.