New and Looking for Some Tips

Hi,
I am new here and just looking for some tips on what I can say to my Dr in an attempt to get a referral for investigation re PT.

Approx 3-4 months ago at Christmas I developed a boil in my right ear as soon as I began my Christmas leave from work. Just as the antibiotics started to take effect ( couple of days) I developed a chest infection and this was followed by PT which is in my left ear ( opposite side to the boil).
I suffer from migraine aura (no headaches), I take aspirin and use a low dose estrogen patch.
My PT is not present all the time and this is what puzzles me the most.
I mentioned it to my Dr when it first started he said it's harmless and not to worry adding that it's probably just pressure from the virus (chest infection/cold) that I'd suffered. I felt that I had wasted his time, he dismissed vascular causes saying I had 'Googleitis' ... nice eh! I havn't been back therefor not had any investigations.
Recently it seems to be getting worse but still not permanently there, it stops and starts. I have a fear of stroke and don't think I could ever consent to an investigation that risked one.
I would love to hear advice/ tips/ remedies etc as my anxiety levels are rocketing after reading online today.

 

Hi @Curious! I can't say that PT or T caused by any kind of drug is really my area of expertise, but I just wanted to say hello and we're happy to have you!

I know there are a lot of great PT people here and I believe there is a section specifically for PT on the forum, you might want to try adding a thread there.

In my humble opinion, it sounds like you should find another doctor. If your PT is intermittent then it's possible it's being caused by something you can stop - you want to make sure it's nothing dangerous and it could help stop the PT from becoming more frequent.

 

Hi awbw8,
Thanks for taking the time to respond. You'r right I'll make an appointment with a different Dr at the surgery ASAP.. It's just I feel I'm making a nuisance of my self, I had an MRI brain about a year ago for migraines along with lots of blood tests.. I might get back in touch with the neurologist who repor. I let you know how I get on.

Hi Karen,
No I didn't have any hearing loss or tinnitus but now you come to mention it I have slight ringing now in the left as well as the slight, faint PT which is in sync with pulse.
I had PT about 16 years ago after having a baby but I can't remember how long it lasted and I suffered from ringing tinnitus & dizziness for about 4 months about 10 years ago. Dr treated this as Menniers??but I was later told that it wasn't as no hearing loss.
Thanks for all the info. I'll check out the resources and get a 2nd opinion ASAP and will let you know what's said. It's great being in touch with someone who has experienced it.. Thanks.

 

Just popping up to let you know that I saw my doctor, he checked my ears and said the left drum is dull and didn't move when blowing out (pinching nose) took my BP and listened to carotids and jugular and said he has no concerns re vascular cause. He backed this up saying I was low risk as no family history of cardiac/stroke, I'm a non smoker with an average BMI. I think he sensed my anxiety and realised I wasn't reassured by what he was saying so he's referred me for an ENT assessment but asked me to try a steroid nasal spray and antihistamine for congestion (maybe sinus involvement) in the meantime.
Will keep you posted how this goes.. Fingers crossed.
I must have a look around the forums properly as only checked in on phone.