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Ear Barotrauma After Flight with Cold: Blocked Ear and Anxiety
I flew home from holiday with a cold and sore throat on Saturday. Despite wearing EarPlanes earplugs, my ears were very painful during descent and wouldn’t pop. I was left with muffled hearing and a feeling of fullness, so I went to my GP on Monday. He said my eardrums were retracted and... -
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Hearing Becomes Dull in Response to Noise, with Cloudy Sensation and Recent Stress
When I am in any kind of noise, my hearing becomes so dull that I can barely hear. The more noise there is, the more it dulls. Can anyone tell me what might be going on? I have been under a lot of stress lately after having a breakdown, and I have been blaming muscle tension, but I am growing... -
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Seeking Advice on Antidepressants (Venlafaxine and Escitalopram) and Their Impact on Tinnitus
Hi, everyone. I am struggling with anxiety and depression, and my doctor wants me to take antidepressants. I have had tinnitus for many years, but I am worried it could get worse. I don’t think I could cope with that on top of everything else. Initially, they wanted me to take Venlafaxine, but... -
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Struggling with Tinnitus, Anxiety: Frightened to Try Antidepressants
I have had tinnitus for many years. I first noticed it in my teens when the room was quiet. However, in my early 20s, I took antimalarial drugs for a holiday, which led to a massive increase in ringing that has never gone away. I have managed to get used to it, but I do not think I could cope if...