Ouch!

My parents both have an inner ear disease that effects their balance and hearing. My dad's symptoms have been worsening over the past few months and he is undergoing a new treatment, the first was today. He basically got a cortizone shot in his ear drum & beyond. If you want details, look up intratympanic steroid treatment. For strong stomachs only! He did say it was painful and stung a lot. But the pain was short-lived. So the results remain to be seen. There are three more shots scheduled. Some research suggests that this disease may be genetically linked in some way; after seeing what my parents have been through, I must admit I'm a little concerned for my future. Based on everything I've learned though, I have at least 5 more years before I'd notice any symptoms. So until then...