 Welcome!
This centre is run by the Ménière’s
Support Group of Victoria Inc (MSGV), a non-profit charitable organisation
which offers support to people with Ménière’s disease,
their families and carers. Health professionals also make use of our resources.
Ménière’s disease is an incurable but manageable
condition where excess fluid in the inner ear upsets the ear’s balance
and hearing mechanisms. This produces symptoms such as vertigo (dizziness),
tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing loss. The Ménière’s
disease section of our site contains more detailed information about
the disease and available options for treatment.
Information services
The Ménière’s Resource and Information Centre maintains
an extensive collection of information resources on Ménière’s
disease and related topics. These include information sheets, books, audio
tapes, brochures, newsletters and videos.
One of the most constructive things you can do if diagnosed with Ménière’s
is to learn as much as you can about the disease and the range of treatments
available for managing the condition. Family, friends and health professionals
can provide more effective support if they too understand Ménière’s
and the lifestyle changes you may need to make in order to manage the
condition.
Our free information packs provide a good starting point for finding out more about Ménière's. If you opt to join the MSGV we also offer a complimentary membership pack of information resources. MSGV members can also borrow resources from our library either in person or via post.
The Catalogue section of our site contains
an large selection of information resources that you can purchase from our Centre, together with order
forms for purchasing the resources by post.
MSGV members are entitled to a discount price on some catalogue items.
Support
services
People with Ménière’s may find that the symptoms
they experience create problems for them in their work, family and social
lives resulting in a loss of confidence and independence. Many experience
feelings of anger, frustration, depression and isolation.
The MSGV offers
a range of support services to people with Ménière’s
including counselling, referrals, practical advice and member meetings.
We also offer support to carers and family members. See the Join
MSGV page if you are interested in becoming a member. In the Support section of our site we also provide links to other support groups within
Australia and overseas. You will also find links to other sites that have
information relevant to Ménière’s disease.
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Last reviewed March 2008
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