Eustachian Tube

Discussion in 'Support' started by carlover, Sep 24, 2012.

    1. carlover
      English

      carlover Member Benefactor

      Location:
      London
      Tinnitus Since:
      1986
      Hi all.

      I think its time to admit to myself that to think I have Eust .Tube problems is just a security blanket.

      That feels easier because you think there has to be an answer to that and to admit your full ,pressure feelings are part of an inner ear problem is somehow "The End"

      But reality is ive tried everything from neti pots ,steam,steroid sprays.Even an American gizmo "Ear Popper" (another £140 up the swannee) all to no avail.

      Yet I have a crazy thing ,you know when you hold your nose and blow and your ears pop.I can do that just sort of putting pressure on my tongue (difficult to explain) and my ears will click.(not TMJ grinding)
      Have any of you got that?

      Pete
       
      carlover, Sep 24, 2012
      #1
    2. erik
      Cool

      erik Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      Washington State, USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      04/15/2012 or earlier?
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Most likely hearing loss
      Welcome to "Tinnitus Somewhat Anonymous...."

      In the 5 months I have had T, hypercausis, popping/fullness in ears etc, I have blamed it on...

      • ETube disfunction
      • Allergies
      • Ototoxic Meds
      • TMJ
      • Stress and Depression
      • Hearing Loss
      • Rapid weight loss
      • Malnutrition
      • and more things I can't think of now...
      It turns out that after all these months and visiting specialists from ENTs to Neurologists to Tinnitus Clinic Drs, going to Yoga, Massage, Acupuncture, CBT counselors, Psychiatrists, Neuromuscular dentist, chiropractors, hearing tests, blood tests, CT Scans, MRI's, allergy testing and thousands of dollars later...I still don't know what caused my T, have had very little treatment options and so far no way to cure it....
      I have now accepted the fact that I cannot find a cause, cure or excuse to why I have T at this time, so I just have got on with my life and hope for one down the road. I also just found out a few days ago that I have a much more serious medical condition with no cure (not related to T) and maybe that has put things more in perspective for me. Either way, T or no T, I gotta keep movin' on.
       
      • Hug Hug x 2
      erik, Sep 25, 2012
      #2
    3. Karen
      Talkative

      Karen Manager Staff Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

      Location:
      U.S.
      Tinnitus Since:
      05/2010
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      First time: Noise 2nd Time: Ototoxic drug
      Erik,
      This is good advice for Carlover (Pete) and all the rest of us! You have such a great attitude about it all; I'm sure you'll overcome the other problem in the same way you have the tinnitus --- with a positive attitude and a fighting spirit.

      Best wishes,
      Karen
       
      Karen, Sep 25, 2012
      #3
    4. Molan
      No Mood

      Molan Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      2005
      Molan, Sep 25, 2012
      #4
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