Hearing loss support - ringing, pressure, infections

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ringing, pressure, infections

2005-04-11, 5:58 pm

Ever since I got back from my honeymoon I experienced ringing in the ears
and high frequency hearing loss.
The doctors are saying its just hearing loss and that is why the ears are
ringing.
But ever since then my ears never seem to completely equalize, once in a
while I feel pressure in the ear and I get an ear infection and/or fluid in
the ears at least twice a year where I never had an infection in my life and
I was 30 at the time.

Things I have been reading point to eustacian tube dysfunction, barotrauma,
and a couple other things, but the doctor wont even look into those as a
possibility.

Anyone have any ideas or thoughts?

CJ

PATRICIA BURNS

2005-04-11, 5:58 pm

CJ wrote:

> Ever since I got back from my honeymoon I experienced ringing in the ears
> and high frequency hearing loss.
> The doctors are saying its just hearing loss and that is why the ears are
> ringing.
> But ever since then my ears never seem to completely equalize, once in a
> while I feel pressure in the ear and I get an ear infection and/or fluid in
> the ears at least twice a year where I never had an infection in my life and
> I was 30 at the time.
>
> Things I have been reading point to eustacian tube dysfunction, barotrauma,
> and a couple other things, but the doctor wont even look into those as a
> possibility.
>
> Anyone have any ideas or thoughts?
>
> CJ

Honeymoons lead to all kinds of problems.

Have you seen an ENT, or just your GP?

--
Patricia Burns
(to reply via email...address has only one "s")

PATRICIA BURNS

2005-04-11, 5:58 pm

CJ wrote:

> My GP referred me to an ENT who kept bringing me back every 2 weeks for like
> 3 months straight. He racked up the fees while giving me BS remedies like
> antihistamines and nasal spray. He won't look into the fact that I have
> pressure and infections all the time. He is concentrating on the hearing
> loss.
>

If s/he did a tympanogram and found fluid in your ears, the decongestants
-would- be the first step. If you feel this treatment has gone on too long,
seek a second opinion. Try a teaching hospital in your area.
--
Patricia Burns
(to reply via email...address has only one "s")

PATRICIA BURNS

2005-04-12, 11:35 am

ardway wrote:

>
> Yeah, let some neophyte trainee work on you. That should really help.
> Get a second opinion from someone with experience, not an intern or
> student. You've been through enough.
>
> BTW, Burns, the physician was identified as a he, usually indicating a
> man. The s/he thingy is just s/illy.
>
> Ardway

A bit touchy today?
I didn't remember the "HE" by the time I wrote my response, but that's beside the
point. When you have a "mystery illness", a teaching hospital is your best
bet...IN MY OPINION. They are VERY thorough. Yes, you have to put up the the
interns practicing on you, but your case is managed by their professors...not only
board certified, but in a position to have "seen it all". I stand by my advice.

--
Patricia Burns
(to reply via email...address has only one "s")

ardway

2005-04-12, 11:35 am

PATRICIA BURNS wrote:
> ardway wrote:
>
>
>
>
> A bit touchy today?
> I didn't remember the "HE" by the time I wrote my response, but that's beside the
> point. When you have a "mystery illness", a teaching hospital is your best
> bet...IN MY OPINION. They are VERY thorough. Yes, you have to put up the the
> interns practicing on you, but your case is managed by their professors...not only
> board certified, but in a position to have "seen it all". I stand by my advice.

Of course you do. Most people can't stand close scrutiny of their
"opinions". You are wrong of course and want to consign people to
needless experimentation. I believe one should go to a professional who
has intelligence and knowledge. Not someone whose primary impetus is
trying "new" things.
You physicians-are gods- people are so predictable.

Ardway