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One of the aims of the Ménière’s
Support Group of Victoria (MSGV) is to increase professional and community
understanding of Ménière’s disease and its impact
on people’s lives. If you would like to book a public
speaker to talk about Ménière’s disease at a seminar,
public meeting, support group meeting etc. please contact us.
Ménière’s Support Group of Victoria
4/18-28 Skye Rd
Frankston
VIC 3199
Phone: (03) 9783 9233
Fax: (03) 9783 9208
Email: info@menieres.org.au
Speaker profile: Lynn Polson
Personal experience of Ménière’s
Lynn Polson has had Ménière’s disease since 1990.
Lynn has experienced frequent vertigo attacks and has lost much of her
hearing in both ears. 
Initially Lynn’s difficulty in hearing and speech discrimination
caused her to lose much of her confidence, self-esteem and independence.
She became a recluse in her own home having to forgo a promising teaching
career.
But with encouragement from various organisations in the field Lynn strove
to overcome the impact of her condition and prove that ‘you can
learn to live with it’. Lynn has gone on to become a recognised
‘expert’ on Ménière’s and a much sought
after public speaker. Her determination to overcome or circumvent the
many problems caused by Ménière’s disease has made
her an inspiration to others who find themselves in the same situation.
Counsellor
In July 1991 Lynn helped found the Ménière’s Support
Group of Victoria (MSGV). As the MSGV’s initial contact person she
has greatly influenced the lives of many people.
Lynn counsels and acts as an advocate for people with Ménière’s
disease, their family members and their friends. She also helps people
with acquired hearing loss. People who are newly diagnosed and uncertain
of what the future may hold, particularly appreciate her counseling skills
and personal insight into the problems associated with Ménière’s
and hearing loss. Lynn’s empathy and understanding play an important
role in their coming-to-terms with a condition which impacts on all facets
of their lives including employment, family relationships and social activities.
Author
In 1995 Lynn edited and published a book called “Understanding
Ménière’s Disease” in response to a recognised
need for public access to detailed information about the various symptoms
of Ménière’s disease and the treatments available.
(See the Books section of our online resource
catalogue.) This book is filling a void worldwide, with orders being
received from all Australian states, New Zealand, Great Britain, Canada
and the US. It has been updated and reprinted in 2003.
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