Woman with rare disease switches to Tesla Model 3 and now feels 'peace' despite her symptoms
- This woman changed from a Toyota to a Tesla due to rare disease symptoms
- The FSD capabilities on her new Tesla Model 3 are lifechanging for her
- It has brought her peace and security like she’s not had in 20 years
Published on Mar 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Mar 26, 2025 at 3:33 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This woman lives with a rare disease and since switching her 2004 Toyota 4Runner to a Tesla Model 3, says she feels so much more at peace.
In a message to Tesla investor Sawyer Merritt, this man revealed why he and his wife rely heavily on their new Tesla Model 3 and its FSD capabilities.
The man’s wife suffers from Ménière’s disease, a rare inner ear condition that affects balance and can cause instant dizziness.
The man said that the FSD capabilities have brought them ‘peace’ knowing that if she was to have a flare-up behind the wheel, the car would take over driving.
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Their old car caused a lot of anxiety for the couple
Tesla investor Sawyer Merritt recently shared the direct message he received from a follower on X.
The man described the struggle his wife had with Ménière’s disease, a rare inner ear condition that causes someone to have random sudden bouts of dizziness.
In their old car, a 2004 Toyota 4Runner, the couple always worried that she would have a flare-up while she was behind the wheel.
“She’ll be fine one second, then the next her world is spinning. Our biggest fear has always been – What happens if it hits while she’s driving? What if our two children are with her?” he said.
As her flare-ups got more frequent, she stopped driving altogether.
The couple credit the Tesla EV with restoring her freedom.
A follower of mine just replaced their 2004 Toyota 4Runner with a new @Tesla Model 3 with FSD and asked me to share this:
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) March 21, 2025
His wife has Ménière’s disease and finds driving nerve-wracking, but after a few days with the Model 3, she said:
"My wife walked in the door this morning… pic.twitter.com/sMg1aQVhfh
The Tesla model 3 has restored her freedom
The couple purchased a Tesla Model 3 specifically for its FSD capabilities.
Even though the FSD capabilities of Teslas have recently been called into question, the FSD on the EV is more than capable of taking over momentarily.
It has brought the couple joy as well as a sense of peace and security that their car has got their back if she suddenly gets a flare-up on the road.
“I can’t even express to you the sense of peace and security I feel now while driving that I haven’t felt in 20 years,” she said.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
