Questions to Ask Your Health Care Provider About Meniere's Disease

• What evaluation is necessary to determine the cause of the symptoms?
• Is the Meniere's unilateral or bilateral?
• What treatments are available to control the vertigo?
• How long will it take until I see results of the treatment?
• Should I be evaluated for any allergies?
• How should I be treated for allergies to see if my Meniere's improves?
• What side effects should be expected from the medications?
• What steps can be taken to preserve hearing?
• What will determine the need and appropriateness of surgery?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of conservative surgical procedures for Meniere's disease?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of ablative (destructive) procedures for Meniere's disease?
• What is your training and prior experience with the type of surgery you are recommending?
• What is the recovery process and what disabilities will remain after the surgery?
• Am I a candidate for participating in any clinical trials for treatment of Meniere's disease?