- Feb 6, 2015
- 109
- Tinnitus Since
- 2001 & then again in 2021
- Cause of Tinnitus
- 1st tone 2001 ear plugs, 3 other tones 2021 Pfizer vaccine
I have a completely blocked right ear. I can hear my jaw movements and my tinnitus very clearly, and I also suffer from hyperacusis. The audiologist today said there was no gap wide enough for him to insert the curette. I felt some pain as he tried his best, and it terrified me. It felt like I was being jabbed sharply. Unfortunately, I think he may have pushed the blockage closer to my eardrum, as I now hear every jaw movement, which I did not notice before.
I had to sign a waiver because he explained that the manual method carries risks, especially if the blockage is not just a few specks near the entrance.
Now I feel stuck. If the manual method has failed, what is the next safe option? He said he would never perform micro-suction on my ears because of my tinnitus and hyperacusis, but he mentioned that he could try irrigation. I said I was hesitant about that as well, since it also carries risks.
So now I am confused. How should I proceed? If the manual approach fails, is irrigation with that pulsing machine my only remaining option? Do I just have to accept the risk?
I had to sign a waiver because he explained that the manual method carries risks, especially if the blockage is not just a few specks near the entrance.
Now I feel stuck. If the manual method has failed, what is the next safe option? He said he would never perform micro-suction on my ears because of my tinnitus and hyperacusis, but he mentioned that he could try irrigation. I said I was hesitant about that as well, since it also carries risks.
So now I am confused. How should I proceed? If the manual approach fails, is irrigation with that pulsing machine my only remaining option? Do I just have to accept the risk?