Persistent Middle Ear Rattling After Stapedius and Tensor Tympani Removal

[AnxiousJon]

I had my stapedius and tensor tympani muscles removed, but something else is still pulling on my Eustachian tube, causing the middle ear bones to rattle. There is also significant muscle tension in the area, which alters sound intensity as the surrounding muscles shift to counter it. The rhythm of the rattling changes in response to external sounds. My eardrum also has a constant, low rumble.

If the tensor veli palatini is the cause, are there any surgeons who would consider removing it? I understand this would be a drastic procedure with serious consequences.

 

[FlubOtic]

Do not remove the tensor veli palatini. Use Botox instead. It would have a similar effect, but it wouldn't be permanent. I'm not sure if removing the tensor veli palatini is even possible, but it would be a terrible idea. Swallowing would become difficult, your voice would sound awful, and your Eustachian tubes would stop opening properly.

How do you know your ear bones are rattling?

 

[AnxiousJon]

How do I know? Because I can hear them and feel the shaking of the tube in sync with the hissing and rattling, which changes when I hear various rhythmic sounds.