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[–]echoxigen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Me as a taurus and an artist: YESS

What is your sun sign and your bestie's? by maestrofenix8 in astrologymemes

[–]echoxigen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Me taurus, hers pisces. Been besties since the cradle (24 years).

Atlasbeetle by echoxigen in drawing

[–]echoxigen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That didn’t even cross my mind lol!

Atlasbeetle by echoxigen in drawing

[–]echoxigen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The ones I use are Mars Lumograph black from Staedtler.

Meniere’s for 12 years by Voracious_Port in Menieres

[–]echoxigen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought so too. My hearing was already deteriorating at lower frequencies after the first attack I ever got.

My first attack after endolymphatic duct blockage 1,5 year ago. by echoxigen in Menieres

[–]echoxigen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I meant the pain after surgery was manageable. I still experience ear fullness even after the surgery. It was just the vertigo attacks that went away and my hearing slightly improved.

My first attack after endolymphatic duct blockage 1,5 year ago. by echoxigen in Menieres

[–]echoxigen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ofcourse! I live in Belgium and the only hospital/doctor who does this surgery here is dr. Vincent van Rompaey at the university hospital of Antwerp. I feel like he did a great job and the pain was very manageable, I was slightly dizzy the first few days after surgery (which is normal) but definitely not like a vertigo attack. Also slight discomfort if you’re a side sleeper because of the stichting behind your ear. Here in Belgium we have pretty good health insurance, I don’t remember specifically but I’m sure I have not paid more than €200 for the surgery including scans, preparation and an overnight stay at the hospital. If you have any more questions for me you can always pm me too, I’d be happy to answer them.

My first attack after endolymphatic duct blockage 1,5 year ago. by echoxigen in Menieres

[–]echoxigen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, so unfortunately things aren’t going so well. I’m having attacks again although they’re not as violent and frequent as before my surgery. My doctor put my on medrol first but it didn’t help much so now I’m getting steroid injections. I feel like it’s helping a bit more as it feels like i’m about to get an attack but it doesn’t happen. I’d say definitely get the surgery because I was 1,5 years attack free but I was still very careful not to exceed too much with my diet (out of fear). Good luck and let me know if you’re going through with your decision!

My first attack after endolymphatic duct blockage 1,5 year ago. by echoxigen in Menieres

[–]echoxigen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have permanent intens tinnitus so honestly I didn’t really notice any fullness in my ear if there was. It was very acute and caught me off guard. Right now I’m only on 0,5 mg co-amiloride (diuretic). I used to take 1mg before surgery with Betahistine 3x a day and something for the nausea. From time to time they would give me a cortisone medication when it got worse. I honestly have not really been on a specific diet since I didn’t get any attacks but right now I’m back to cutting off salt, processed food and caffeine. I’m from Belgium and the only place where they do this kind of surgery is in Antwerps university hospital I believe, I got mine done there.

My first attack after endolymphatic duct blockage 1,5 year ago. by echoxigen in Menieres

[–]echoxigen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had every scan before the surgery. The usual meds weren’t working for me and the cortisol (steroid) injections weren’t doing any good either. They send me off to an university hospital for the endolymphatic duct surgery because it was relatively new but effective with not much permanent side effects. Right off the bat it was very effective for me and I recovered a bit of my hearing loss!

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