Recent content by Kris

This is me to a T(ea)! I am constantly swallowing in such a way to pop my ears, that my throat, neck, shoulders etc are so tight and sore. It all started with some ETD a few years ago, and the over- awareness of my ears has created some OCD habits, even though my blocked ear problem seems to...

How are you going now that you are back in VA with your folks?

Maître I have had the same condition for a while now. I remember how much pressure I had in the first few months. Regardless if there is fluid or not, there is very little in an ENTs toolbox that will help. Time is really the key here, and patience. Hard I know. I recommend gettig a script...

Here2help Can't tell you how much I appreciate your input. I've always had a low level buzzing, well for as long as I can remember anyway. The fluttering and dullness/fullness is really what is bothering me the most and I believe you may have it the nail on the head. I believe I have built...

In my humble opinion, you are still in the very early days and the procedure is quite drastic. I would give it a bit more time. I have had ETD for a year now, and it is MUCH milder compared to the first few months. Anxiety plays a big role initially as it makes the issue seem worse than it...

That is strange, although it seems that pressure is a common complaint around here. Maybe we are all concentrating so much on ears and noticing something that we never did before? I dunno.

I have been on Nasonex which seems to slowly be helping. I have a bit of post nasal drip which hopefully is a good sign things are improving. I was actually on nasonex a year ago and it didn't do much but have recently started up on it again as my ears were playing up moreso. I have my ok days...

This is me exactly!! I have been told I have Eustachian tube dysfunction, and the quiet buzzing I get is as a result of that. How do your ears go in the car? Mine play up even when driving on flat surfaces. I am used to popping them by swallowing about a million times a day. Sometimes I...

Do you think there is a 'normal' t everyone can hear? What do you think it sounds like?

Thanks for that, sounds like me. What doctor (ENT) do I need to see to be diagnosed with this? Understanding, they prob won't be able to do much to help anyway. I have seen a truckload of docs since get onset of my ear issues. Is this worth following up? Or do you think I should just stand by...

Hi guys In addition to the on and off dullness feeling I get in my ears, and the low level humming/buzz I get this odd sensation that I am hoping some of you might be able to help me with. When my daughter screams, cries or when people talk loudly the inside of my ear flutters and feels like...

Maithe, just wanted to add that I am feeling all of your highs and lows, and a lot of us have been through the same. Whilst my t is quite mild, I have other ear issues which made me initially feel the same way as you are now. I was totally not coping, full of panic and desperation, but as...

If there is an alternative that your doc is happy to prescribe, why not! In my opinion, you need to do/take things that you are comfortable with as it will mentally help you adjust to what is happening. If you are unsure of the drug, and it makes you more anxious, in theory it could hamper...

Lady Di it's funny you ask this, I was 5 months post partum when my ear dramas started. Blocked ears, buzzing and general facial tension/pain. You might be onto something here for me at least. In the mornings when I wake, and am relaxed my ear issues are almost non existent. If post partum...

Glad to hear you have normal hearing test results though - that surely a relief!!