Going to the ENT on Tuesday. Need Advice. - Inner Ear Disorders Message Board

spoony · 08-15-2003, 03:54 PM

I'm going to see the ENT and Audiologist in Daly CIty on Tuesday. Can anyone suggest certain questions to ask him, so that I can I get the most out of this visit? Should I bring notes, or facts about medicines that I have learned? Anything specific that I should ask?

I want to ask him about the drug Hydergine. It is supposed to relieve symptoms of vertigo. Kinda seems like a long shot though. [url="http://www.smart-drugs.com/Ward-Dean-Hydergine.htm"]http://www.smart-drugs.com/Ward-Dean-Hydergine.htm[/url]

Please help me get the most out of my doctor visit.

Thanks.

-spoony

Subs30 · 08-15-2003, 05:12 PM

Think I would go to the web site below and download the form(PDF format) located there...fill it out and provide a copy to the Doc.....it will document what you think/feel about your condition....and cause you to consider various aspects of the conditions.

Univ. of Penn Balance Center:

[url="http://pennhealth.com/hup/balance/appts2.html"]http://pennhealth.com/hup/balance/appts2.html[/url]

Also while your there you might look at this page also:

[url="http://pennhealth.com/hup/balance/hi.html"]http://pennhealth.com/hup/balance/hi.html[/url]

If you take a look at the download form I think it covers/answers your questions.

Good Luck!

spoony · 08-15-2003, 06:17 PM

Thanks Subs. This is really good info. That form is very thorough and raises some interesting questions. I'll let you know how it goes on Tuesday.

spoony · 08-21-2003, 03:32 AM

( sorry guys - i am having problems posting. Will re-post tomorrow.)

[This message has been edited by spoony (edited 08-21-2003).]

Emsybobs · 08-21-2003, 03:42 AM

Hi, from what I remember you have not yet been diagnosed with MDD so I would ask for an ENG test to see if it is inner ear related. Most MDD cases are not and are central in origin. And as a few of us have found on here, the rocking sensation experienced in MDD, is also a symptom of an inner ear disorder. Good Luck. xxx