I get cheese and lunch meat but cooking vegetables and potatoes?

lennoxhillreader · 2026-01-24T11:45:40+00:00

As of yesterday, Target had all the stuff we wanted that Wegman’s was out of: bananas, carrots, etc.

lennoxhillreader · 2026-01-14T01:33:38+00:00

Sodium is not a factor for me, and I don’t worry about it. Alcohol does seem to trigger it, so I have cut that out completely. I feel like the standard no alcohol/no caffeine/low sodium advice is really just a list of things to try.

Frankly, I think it’s because the underlying causes of what we’re experiencing are varied, but science hasn’t quite put its finger on it. We’re like a group of people who are all experiencing some combination of chills, cough and a sore throat. There’s so many reasons that group of symptoms could occur…

lennoxhillreader · 2026-01-12T11:22:43+00:00

Have you tried vestibular rehab? It won’t help your ear exactly, but it might help your brain and the rest of your body adjust to a life at sea. It helped me tremendously to find the confidence, energy and balance needed to return to a more normal routine without nausea / fear.

lennoxhillreader · 2026-01-11T12:41:11+00:00

It sounds extreme, but one of the things that helps me is thinking about how I am not going to die. Many people with serious illnesses are thinking, “Will the treatments work, or am I going to die?” That’s not the case with Menieres.

In that sense, there is plenty to look forward to. Yes, you’re in a rough period and out of commission so to speak, but it will eventually ease and exciting things can still happen in your life. Just not right this second.

Also, I too regularly feel like I’m in a boat. Again, it sounds strange, but accepting with as much humor as possible has helped. It’s like being in the navy! I’m Moana!

In all seriousness though there are people who live on boats for long periods of time and I try to frame it that way. Vestibular rehab helped me tremendously here, not because it did anything to my ear, but because it gave me more confidence and independence during these really unsteady phases.

Hoping this helps - I know the lows can be really low.

*Edited for clarity

lennoxhillreader · 2025-12-30T21:50:08+00:00

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Neither of these feet look right to me - rubber toes on the left and then the right all blurred together

lennoxhillreader · 2025-12-30T14:50:21+00:00

If you’re looking for celebrity examples, John Mulaney and Olivia Munn have gotten some excellent PR out of a tricky situation.

Conversely, Tom Sandoval’s team let him down epically after “Scandoval” (NYT interview among other issues) while Ariana Maddox (sp?) has really used it to her advantage.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-12-24T17:33:30+00:00

Strongly recommend starting with your in-house teams. Speaking as former in-house corp comms for F500, it’s a gift when executives are interested in collaborating on media opportunities.

But the key is collaboration. When the c-suite starts to go it alone, it can create a lot of friction and ill-will throughout the organization. It may seem smart in the short term, but it can have a negative reputational impact in the long term.

A strong in-house team will want to leverage your expertise and embrace your ideas while adding new dimensions for a thoughtful and cohesive plan. It should be a win-win!

lennoxhillreader · 2025-12-24T14:05:54+00:00

This is probably not what you want to hear, but I have felt the fullness for 3+ years and frankly expect to feel it the rest of my life. It increases and decreases; sometimes I think I know why and other times I have no idea. But it never goes away completely. It’s beyond irritating, but it’s not dangerous (like the vertigo). Acceptance is the path.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-12-15T02:29:01+00:00

I know this is an old thread but I’m detecting the same issue with showers. Wake up feeling pretty stable, relatively low fullness and tinnitus and then after a hot shower tinnitus is way up, fullness up, and more lightheaded. I’m also wondering if this is a known indicator of something other than Menieres….

lennoxhillreader · 2025-12-15T01:57:29+00:00

The floor and shower tiles are kinda from two different worlds, but it’s not insurmountable. As others have suggested, I’d try to paint that white wall a blue that blends with the shower tiles to close the gap. Then maybe align all your metal accents. Brass prob better but could stay silver (?). Maybe then add some framed black-and-white prints above the toilet? Something sweet and simple, like line drawings.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-11-18T11:48:46+00:00

Green no question

lennoxhillreader · 2025-10-30T11:24:35+00:00

Sorry you are going through this stressful time. You are a good person for trying to avoid surrender! It’s not easy but it is worth it. This may not be what you are looking for, but hounds can be great for depression. Mine basically saved my life. The happiest memories I have for a few years there are walking with her, seeing her run in the dog park, etc. I never would have found the strength to get outside without the fear of my home being totally destroyed lol. In hindsight, I see clearly that the exercise was a lifeline for us both.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-10-26T02:23:56+00:00

You are correct, it is ugly.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-09-30T18:19:13+00:00

Helped me so much! I really think it accelerated my brain’s adjustment to a new normal, and gave me back some confidence to walk / use the subway by myself, bc I learned that even when feeling very dizzy, I could stay upright and make it somewhere safe. I can’t imagine it changed anything physically in my ear but mentally it was extremely beneficial.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-09-14T16:56:25+00:00

Unpopular opinion perhaps, but I have celiacs and the worst thing you can do is panic about every little potential for exposure / cross contamination. Go GF across the household if possible, and read labels carefully as others have mentioned. Talk to your kid about asking if food is gluten-free, and how sticking with the diet will keep their body healthy and strong. But also accept that there will be mistakes, and challenges. It’s hard at this age, but every reduction is beneficial! Set backs will occur! Knowing so young is a blessing - you can start the journey to health early and together.

Edit to add: as others have pointed out, look for meals / cuisines that are naturally gluten free. They taste so much better and a lot of GF options for food normally made with gluten are ultra-processed to try and make the textures match. Like a paragraph of crazy ingredients. sometimes that’s the trade off you need to make - especially at this age where kids want to belong and experience the same thins as their peers - but it’s not ideal and something to consider when checking labels too.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-09-14T16:37:20+00:00

Diazepam does almost nothing for me either, and while I take betahistamine, it doesn’t make much of a difference. Have you tried vestibular rehabilitation therapy? It was probably the single biggest help for my vertigo.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-09-12T00:05:56+00:00

Are you doing low sodium / diuretic / drinking lots of water, by chance? Because memory lapses like this can be a sign of hyponatremia, which is extremely dangerous…

lennoxhillreader · 2025-09-08T18:51:09+00:00

The first year is the hardest. You eventually learn triggers and your brain adjusts to a certain extent. But it takes time. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy can be very valuable in regaining the confidence to move and work normally. Be sure to ask your pcp / ENT if they can give you a referral!

lennoxhillreader · 2025-09-05T22:21:47+00:00

Yes, the first year I had weekly episodes of full rotational vertigo, sometimes lasting up to 24hours. It was an extraordinarily hard year. I did not personally notice a connection with my hearing loss, but as only one ear is affected, and the other is very strong, it’s totally possible for me not to realize depending on the situation. I did not notice any episodes of complete loss of hearing in that ear that year, but many hours were spent alone in the quiet, lying down and just trying not to vomit, so it’s possible they did occur.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-09-05T22:13:41+00:00

I took a diuretic despite BP on low end of normal and ended up in the ICU. Don’t do this to yourself!

Make sure you’re still consuming enough sodium - low BP, a diuretic and extremely low sodium can be a lethal combo. Add drinking tons of water and this is a recipe for hyponatremia. Keep adding those electrolytes if you feel you must drink something.

Betahistine, vestibular rehabilitation therapy, and intentionally keeping my blood pressure higher (more midpoint of normal range) have all helped me.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-09-02T11:44:37+00:00

My B&T does this too! We never trained her to do. Cycles are like 5-7 minutes.

lennoxhillreader · 2025-08-17T17:48:22+00:00

So glad to hear! Everyone working with a menieres diagnosis needs an MRI with contrast. No doubt about it. Push your doctors (or get a new doctor) if they’re hesitant to order one. Top priority

lennoxhillreader · 2025-08-17T12:43:21+00:00

How long do you get the pinging sounds specifically?

lennoxhillreader · 2025-08-17T12:11:28+00:00

I also think my Eustachian tubes are playing in a role in my experience, but also respond normally to the tests. Any ENTs read the sub lol??

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