Ménière’s Support Group of NSW Inc.
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 Links To Further Sites.

Meniere's Support Group of Victoria Inc. http://www.menieres.org.au
The Victorian site has a symptoms page with a clear description of all the major symptoms of the disorder. It includes a checklist that can help a person decide whether they need to see an ENT specialist.

Meniere’s Org. http://menieres.org
Information and support for those who have Meniere's Disease (Morbus Meniere) and those who love them.
Contains links to many other sites.

Vestibular Disorders Association  (VEDA) http://www.vestibular.org/
VEDA is a non-profit organization that exists to provide information and support to people suffering from inner-ear balance disorders.
Contains links to many other sites.

Self Help for Hard of Hearing People http://www.shhhaust.org

Dr Alec.N.Salt - Washington University http://oto.wustl.edu/men/
A site managed by Dr Alec N Salt, The Ear and Skull Base Center, Department Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis. USA. Contains information on ear anatomy; and causes, symptoms, treatments (surgical and non-surgical) of Meniere's Disease; and Frequently Asked Questions; and list of Research programs; Low salt diet list; and other relevant web sites.

Endolymphatic Hydrops Meniere's Disease
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
Site allows a search of PUBMED for articles on Meniere's Disease.

Australian Tinnitus Association -  http://www.tinnitus.asn.au
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Deafness Forum http://www.deafnessforum.org.au/
Deafness Forum is the peak body for deafness in Australia and represents all interests and viewpoints of the Deaf and hearing impaired communities of Australia.

Deafness Council http://www.deafnesscouncilofnsw.org.au
This is a state level voluntary body, working with specialist voluntary organizations involved in helping those with disorders of the ear and balance organs.

Office of Hearing Services http://www.health.gov.au
Eligible people can obtain free hearing services (including hearing aids) by applying to the Office of Hearing Services for a Hearing Services Voucher. To find the right webpage on the main site, start on the home page (see link above) then click on "For Consumers", then on "Services", then on "Hearing Services".

International Federation of Hard of Hearing People http://www.ifhoh.org/
Authoritative information for the hearing impaired. Their website includes a number of interesting articles (click on “Index to Papers” on their home page).

Health Insite http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/ The NSW Ménière’s Support Group has helped to arrange for this Commonwealth Government health website to include a recently updated “Expert View” on Ménière’s Disease by Professor Bill Gibson.

Meniett http://www.meniett.com
The Meniett ® device may be prescribed by an ENT specialist to relieve vertigo in Meniere's, by the application of carefully calibrated pressure pulses to the ear. It requires the approval of your ENT specialist and the insertion of a grommet, or ventilation tube, in the eardrum of the affected ear.

Enttex P100 http://www.enttex.com

The portable, low-cost, Enttex P100 ® applies small positive pressure pulses to the ear. The device can be purchased through the Enttex website but you should first discuss this with your ENT specialist, who needs to insert a grommet in your eardrum.

Dr. Timothy C. Hain http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/
Dr. Hain’s US site has excellent, comprehensive information and diagrams on all aspects of dizziness, including Ménière’s Disease.

Dr Zoran Becvarovski http://www.ent.com.au
Dr. Becvarovski, who has an ENT practice in the south of Sydney, has been trialling a mechanical method for relieving Ménière's. This is the method of mastoid oscillation, which involves applying a vibration externally behind the affected ear. The theory is that the vibration dislodges small pieces of debris blocking drainage of endolymphatic ducts.

Ménière's Society (UK) http://www.menieres.co.uk
This site contains useful information on Ménière’s Disease, including an entire book on Vertigo and Dizziness, which can be downloaded for later reading or printing.

Deaf Society of NSW http://www.deafsocietynsw.org.au

The Deaf Society of NSW provides a range of services to Deaf people who use Auslan (Australian Sign Language).

Salt Matters: a consumer guide http://www.saltmatters.org

Dr. Trevor Beard’s website gives information on how to achieve good salt control and has information on the book “Salt Matters”. You can also download and print the current issue of Salt Skip News, which includes news of the latest low salt products.

The SMANZ Low Salt "Prescription" http://www.smanz.info

The Salt Matters – Australia & New Zealand group (SMANZ) has put on the web a free, helpful, 30-page document on how to follow a low-salt diet. The document is in PDF format and can be downloaded to your computer and printed with your desktop printer.

Low sodium diet: Products in Australia http://www.findlowsaltfood.info

This is an excellent site for the low salt food shopper as it has photos of low salt and reduced salt products, which is a help when searching for them in the supermarket. Lots of good tips for keeping dietary salt levels down (an important management tool for Meniere’s).

Low sodium foods in Australia http://home.exetel.com.au/sharksaus/

This is a companion site to the one above, although they were developed independently. As well as low salt and reduced salt foods, there are also recipes and tips for keeping salt intake low.

Maleny Clean Cuisine http://www.cleancuisine.com.au

Maleny Clean Cuisine sauces, salad dressings, and chutneys are 'No Added Salt' (and very low sodium) - they are also gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, low-fat and free of artificial preservatives.

Australian Online Groceries http://www.onlyoz.com.au

Support Australian companies. Click on “Low Salt Products” for a list of low salt groceries that you can order online.

Saltmatters Email Discussion Group: This is a discussion list for people who control their salt intake. There is no fee and no advertising. This list has been a great success and is highly informative. To join the group, send a blank email to: saltmatters-subscribe@ozdocit.org

Meniere’s Email Chat Group: This is an informal “chatty” email discussion group where people with Meniere’s give support to each other, and exchange information. There is no fee. Most of the subscribers are members of Meniere’s support groups in Australia. To join the group, send a blank email to: menieres-subscribe@topica.com

Healthy Hearing & Balance Care http://www.healthyhearing.com.au/

Audiologist Celene McNeill has extensive experience with Meniere’s clients and she has researched “self-programmable” hearing aids for fluctuating hearing loss. Her website contains information on Meniere’s, hearing loss, tinnitus and hearing protection.

Hearwell http://www.hearwell.co.nz/ Hearwell is the website of Hearing Association Wellington, NZ. The website has an Internet Forum, where you can put a question about Meniere’s, Tinnitus, Assistive Devices, Hearing Aids, or Hearing Protection. There are also information pages on Meniere’s and Tinnitus.

Word of Mouth Technology http://www.wom.com.au

Word of Mouth has a wide range of assistive devices for those who are deaf, or who have a hearing impairment. You can place an order via their website, or by phone, fax, or TTY.

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