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Can people with Meniere Syndrome work? What kind of work can they perform?
Can you work with Meniere Syndrome? Real patients share what jobs they do and how they adapted, plus practical guidance.
i don't think people with active severe Meniere can work. having drop episodes makes it very dangerous to work most jobs. add in the brain fog which makes it impossible to think clearly.
Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Kathy 1000
Yes some people can but options are very limited and the work environment may need adapting to accommodate their condition
Posted Mar 16, 2017 by noel 1000
Meniere's is different for every person involved. When the syndrome is well controlled or in remission work is viable. However, the vertigo can be debilitating making work impossible.
Posted Apr 26, 2017 by Lisa 1000
I used to detail boats in a marina when I first was diagnosed. Then since 2001 I've been an Admin Assist for an Electrical Contractor. Depending on what each patient's triggers are,I don't any problem with working. I've been out sick a week here & there but have been a full-time employee since 2001. The key for me was learning what my triggers are following a low- caffeine, sodium diet. Knowing what is causing most of the Meniere's attacks helps me not panic. Depending on the trigger you understand it will pass & how long you might feel bad. A good example when a bad storm comes & when it leaves you start feeling better.
Posted May 10, 2017 by Naomi 500
Yes. The work they can perform depends on the severity of the disease
Posted Oct 5, 2017 by Carole 2000
everyone is different , if symptoms are not severe and attacks not often then people can work almost normally but if symptoms are severe and frequent they cannot work at all
Posted Jun 5, 2018 by Beth 4050
I don’t believe that anyone suffering the advanced stages of Menieres would be able to work. Considering there is a total lack of accountability because we don’t know when the next attack will occur, how long it will last or how long it will take to recover. Not to mention being a workers comp claim risk due to unexpected falls.
Posted Jun 24, 2018 by Ariel 3000
My episodes came 2 - 3 times a week. My Boss was very understanding and experienced vertigo himself
Posted Jun 24, 2018 by Greg 3000
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The disease manifests itself with different intensity in the people, there are people with precautions in periods of instability can work without any problem. In the most severe cases can be very challenging to be able to work all days. Do not operate heavy machinery that can put in risk your health or the health of others in case of losing the stability.
Posted Feb 22, 2017 by Axel 1051
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Well, I got it to work I was denied the pension and work in the administrative area of a Bank there are bad days and worse days. I think q should not work. Q we are dependent on other people.
Posted Feb 22, 2017 by Nadia 1000
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We can work but is difficult. I am a teacher and I suffer a lot by the noise (hyperacusis) and loss of hearing (difficulty understanding what students are saying).
Avoid noisy environments.
I would say that 80% we are working...
Avoid noisy environments.
I would say that 80% we are working...
Posted Feb 22, 2017 by Gene 1551
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Should not perform work exposed to acoustic trauma. The crisis dizzying disabled the patient of meniere's disease to perform any job
Posted Feb 22, 2017 by Xose Liz 1001
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I work and can perform almost all jobs , it depends at what stage is the disease, if you are in a period of crisis can not work
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If you can work.Do not work from heights,handling of .aquinas.60% of people work
Posted May 19, 2017 by Maria Elena 1721
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If you can work. Where your state permits this.
Typically in sites with little stress
Typically in sites with little stress
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Of course that can work with desire and a good attitude can develop almost any type of work according to the frequencies that are present "crisis"; it is best to avoid jobs that cause stress and difficulty to listen to, also avoid work with heavy machinery or hazardous.
Posted Sep 19, 2017 by Rafael 1650
