Hi, I've been having ear problems from September 2016 that started with some progressive tinnitus in my left ear that lead to severe hearing loss over 2 years and I'm now practically deaf in my left ear. No doctor was able to diagnose what was wrong with me and any medication prescribed didn't work. It was a hassle to go through but I eventually adapted to it. But what was weird was that I experienced pretty much no pain at all in my ear and doctors looked into my ear and said there was no problem with it. About 4 weeks ago, I suffered an uncomfortable popping noise in my right ear while I was on a jetski. I immediately had hearing loss along with a high amount of pressure in both ears and went to a doctor for treatment. It turns out that I have severe inflammation in my sinuses and my left ear may have been preforated at some point and I have scaring in both my ears. I was given prednisone and an antibiotic which helped me to get a bit better after a week. But a week after that, it started again with a high amount of pressure and immediate hearing loss. I felt liquid going down my ear and couldn't unblock my Eustachian tube but I didn't experience any pain apart from the discomfort of the pressure in the middle ear. It's been just over a week since then and I've suffered progressive hearing loss each day. Doctors believe I have chronic Rhinitis and Eustachian tube dysfunction and have given me nasal sprays but they aren't working at all and I can't get an appointment with a consultant until October as they're fully booked. Does anyone have any advice on how I can at least reduce my symptoms?
Hi Degan. I am sorry for what you have had to go through so far. I have been diagnosed with ETD too but sounds like you've had a worse experience with it all. I am the opposite to you, my hearing is ok abit muffly at times but I have constant ear pain in both ears. The only thing that is helping me is a nasal spray called Dymista prescripted by a doctor. It keeps the pain under control. I take antihistamines everyday. A friend of mine has ETD but more sinus related and the doctors told her to use a facial steamer to help clear the sinuses 3 times a day. I hope this helps and the symptoms get better.
Hi shez, I've been taking dymista for the last week now but it seems to have not much effect. Although, I have been seeing some improvement from taking nasal decongestant tablets so I'm going to continue taking those and I'll also have a look at the facial steamer.
I've been on Dymista for over a year now and it took a good few weeks before it started to help me. Give it abit more time and hopefully it might start to work for you. Good luck :)