Most of my friends would know that I have Meniere's Disease - a debilitating middle ear condition that causes loss of balance, tinnitus, absolutely horrific episodes of vertigo, and a few other things. In my case, it has stopped me working and I now receive a disability pension. Treatments for Meniere's are at best rudimentary - they don't work entirely, and many don't work at all. There is no cure.
I've essentially taken the disease lying down. I take the pills, ride out the bad periods, and try to eke out a life on the pension. After all, the doctors and other professionals tell me that the disease can't be cured, and that I shouldn't expect too much out of life.
But now, tonight - I've finally had enough. I'm not going to take it lying down any more. I'm nearly 30, not even halfway through life, and I'm not going to just hand my future over to a stupid disease. I'm going to beat this bastard of an illness. If I have to try every experimental treatment, then I will. If I have to take 100 vitamin pills a day, I'll do it. If it costs me every dollar I have, then so be it. Whatever it takes, is what I'll be doing.
Meniere's Disease, heed this - your days are numbered my friend
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