Helminthic therapy and Ménière's disease
Ménière's disease - also known as Ménière's syndrome and idiopathic endolymphatic hydrops [1] - may have an autoimmune component, and allergy can also be involved. [2]
Several members of the Helminthic Therapy Support group on Facebook have reported that this condition is triggered in their cases by pollen and food allergies.
I think almost without exception my attacks / hearing loss are triggered by food allergies… [3]
Mine is definitely triggered by allergens, mainly food. [4]
I too have Ménière's disease. It is triggered by pollen allergies. [5]
Given that helminthic therapy can be very helpful in treating allergies, it may be worth trying by anyone with Ménière’s. The details on the following wiki page will help in selecting the best worm species, depending on which type of allergy is experienced.
The anecdotal evidence[edit | edit source]
- “Although my diagnosis is Menieres, I believe it to be secondary endolymphatic hydrops caused by my allergies. Except during weeks 3 - 8 after a dose of helminths, I have reached a point where I have no tinnitus, no vertigo and have significantly less problem from fast moving visual stimuli. Prior to this I had all but given up watching television - sport on tv has been impossible with cameras panning to follow the action. After my third dose, once I was past the problem period, I had started to be able to watch things to a limited extent and was finding being a passenger in a car more bearable. During weeks 3 - 8 after a dose my tinnitus is worse, and yesterday I had the worst spin attack I've had for a long time but know this will right itself in a few days. Whilst I have been well, I have felt less pressure and fullness in my right ear than in many years and generally felt less tired after activities that would have left me drained. I still cannot tolerate loud noises easily (but) NA have given me my life back and it's wonderful.” [6] [7]