Living with Meniett Therapy
With relief from disabling dizziness and vertigo, Meniett® therapy from Medtronic can help you get back to enjoying life.
It’s easy to make Meniett® therapy part of your daily routine. Many Ménière’s disease patients take their Meniett device around the country or the world. Make sure you follow your doctor’s prescription and don’t skip any Meniett treatments.
To reduce the chance of bacteria getting in your ear, be careful about keeping your ears dry. Use earplugs when you’re taking a shower, bath, or swimming, especially if it’s in untreated water.
You’ll see your doctor for regular visits to monitor your Ménière’s disease, check your vent tube, etc. Most Ménière’s disease patients have no negative side effects from Meniett therapy.1-12 Every patient is different, though, so talk to your doctor about any concerns.
Product Support
We support the Meniett device with a 1-year warranty, as well as quality service and repair, when needed. Extended warranties are also available.
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Accessories and Supplies
It's easy to order new earplugs, a battery pack, and other items for your Meniett device.
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Personal Stories
Read about people who have used our Meniett device for their Ménière’s disease. You’ll learn what life was like for these Ménière’s disease patients, both before and after Meniett therapy.
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References
- Dornhoffer JL, King D. The effect of the Meniett device in patients with Ménière's disease: long-term results. Otol Neurotol 2008; 29(6):868-74.
- Barbara M, Monini S, Chiappini I, Filipo R. Meniett therapy may avoid vestibular neurectomy in disabling Ménière's disease. Acta Otolaryngol 2007; 127(11):1136-1141.
- Mattox DE, Reichert M. Meniett device for Ménière's disease: use and compliance at 3 to 5 years. Otol Neurotol 2008; 29(1):29-32.
- Weining H, Fang L, Bo G, Jinmei Z. Clinical long-term effects of Meniett pulse generator for Ménière's disease. Acta Otolaryngol 2009; 129(8):819-825.
- Nabi S, Parnes LS. Bilateral Ménière’s disease. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2009; 17:356-362.
- Thomsen J, Sass K, Ödkvist L, Arlinger S. Local over-pressure treatment reduces vestibular symptoms in patients with Ménière’s disease: a clinical, randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Otol Neurotol 2005; 26:68-73.
- Rajan GP, Din S, Atlas MD. Long-term effects of the Meniett device in Ménière’s disease: the Western Australian experience. J Laryngol Otol 2005; 119:391-395.
- Densert B, Sass K. Control of symptoms in patients with Ménière’s disease using middle ear applications: two years follow-up. Acta Otolaryngol 2001; 121(5):616-621.
- Gates GA, Green Jr. JD, Tucci DL, Telian SA. The effects of transtympanic micropressure treatment in people with unilateral Ménière’s disease. Arch of Oto – HNS 2004; 130(6):718-725.
- Gates GA, Verrall A, Green Jr. JD, Tucci DL, Telian SA. Meniett clinical trial: long-term follow-up. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2006; 132:1311-1316.
- Ödkvist LM, Arlinger S, Billermark E, Densert B, Lindholm S, Wallquist J. Effects of middle ear pressure changes on clinical symptoms in patients with Ménière’s disease: A clinical, multicenter, placebo-controlled study. Acta Otolaryngol Suppl 2000; 543: 99-101.
- Densert B, Densert O, Arlinger S, Sass K, Ödkvist LM. Immediate effects of middle ear pressure changes on the electrocochleographic recordings in patients with Ménière’s disease: A clinical placebo-controlled study. Am J Otol 1997; 18:726-733.
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
