How long do Meniere's attacks usually last

I was diagnosed with Menieres about 16 years ago at the age of 26. My attacks knocked me down! I have been taking a water pill for 14 YEARS now and haven’t had another episode until this past week! (I actually wondered if I had been misdiagnosed all those years ago but was afraid to stop taking this little water pill every day).
I’m struggling because I read these articles that state the episodes only last 20 mins to 24 hours but as I lay here going on day 7 of dizziness, ringing and hearing loss in my right ear, I want to call BS! Yes the main event of the heavy spinning and resulting vomiting lasted the first day, I don’t think we are addressing the dizziness and “back to normal” part that can take days to recover from.
Anyone else have this same experience?

I've actually been wondering the same thing. I was recently diagnosed with menieres by one doctor, while another said Ménière's attacks can't possibly last as long as mine do. My first attack last summer lasted almost 6 months with very few days between being slightly off balance but tolerable.
My most recent attack was 2 weeks and I've been ok since. Off balance again but not too bad.
I'm wondering if this doctor is wrong. That they can last longer than a day or so...

I have had Meniere's off and on for 17 years. This latest attack has lasted 2 months, and still going. I have had episodes last up to 4 months. I have been so bad that I couldn't get out of bed and couldn't drive. This time around the severity is in bed at night, when I get out of bed or in the shower. I have been to 3 different ENT's and they all have told me the same thing. I will go away on it's own, but could take Antivert, or Valium to help with the problem. Also told me once I got it, I would get it again.

Hi Angela - Good for you in getting another opinion! I hope the meeting goes well and you get the help you need. Yes, the allergies could be impacting your ears as well as the sinus area. I would suggest that you look at the various options available to you and discuss them with your ENT who will also have additional knowledge from working with others in your geographic area and from the results of being able to physically examine you. Obviously you don't want to lose any more hearing and you'd like to get back to the more "normal" life you had before the fall. It may help to take a written list of topics and questions to your appointment so you can make the most of the time there which is usually very limited.

I was inspired by your question, and a couple of other similar ones that came in recently, to look into this further, and learned about specialized physical rehabilitation programs, offered by physical therapists, that help people with Meniere's and other balance disorders. You may also want to look into this type of treatment program too.
https://www.empowher.com/news/herarticle/2010/04/14/dizziness-disorders-new-spec

Let us know how the ENT visit goes, and your thoughts. There's a lot of information you need to absorb in order to be able to advocate for your own health.
Best, Pat

Hi Angela - Thanks for reaching out to us to learn more about Meniere's disease which is a disorder of the labyrinth in the inner ear. This is a system of cavities and canals in the inner ear that affects hearing, balance, and eye movement. Meniere's is a medical disorder which requires diagnosis and treatment or the condition will worsen. You'll find information on the symptoms, causes and treatments for Meniere's disease on the EmpowHER reference page: https://www.empowher.com/media/reference/menieres-disease#definition

From the information you've given, it appears as if you may have developed Meniere's when you were injured last year, have a recent diagnosis, but do not have a treatment plan and are trying to treat yourself? Is that correct? It's important to get the right treatment, otherwise you could lose the rest of your hearing. If you need assistance in locating a physician we would be happy to help. Just let us know where you live (city, state).

The reference page includes links at the bottom to organizations which can help you in understanding this disease and your treatment options, including http://www.menieres.org/ where you can connect with other patients. You're not alone in coping with this, and help is available. Will you let us know what you decide to do? We wish you the best. Pat