Ear problems stirring up my anxiety

Hey everyone its been a while. Hope all is well. I was wondering if someone could relate to my latest issue. When I got up this morning I had this sort of throbbing fullness in my ear which seems to get worse when I'm around a lot of noise. Its not a constant thing but its been happening off and on all day. When I talk it feels like a blown speaker is in my head. Now my vertigo is starting because of this. I'm patiently waiting for my dad to get here and watch my kids while I go to the ER because this is getting in the way of everything today. Anyway Ihope its nothing serious but of course it think it is.

nellebutter

I am sorry you are having ear problems and hope the Dr. is able to dx something that can be treated.

Perhaps you have allergies or even otitis media with effusion. Otitis media with effusion, or OME, is a build up of fluid in the middle ear without signs and symptoms of acute infection. OME  may be caused by viral upper respiratory infections, allergies, or exposure to irritants (such as cigarette smoke). The build up of fluid in the middle ear does not usually cause pain and almost always goes away on its own. OME will not usually benefit from antibiotic treatment.

I used to have so many problems with my left ear that I ended up with a PE tube when I was in my thirties.  The build of fluid in the middle ear causes the feeling of pressure.  My head used to crackle just like "Rice Krispies" The tube fell out years ago but I still get crackling in my head from seasonal allergies.

I do hope by dinner time you will be feeling so much better.  Dang I wish I had one of those Doctor's licenses you used to get from a cereal box so I could do more for you than extend warm hugs from a friend.  (((((((((nellebutter))))))

Kindly,

Kitt

Nelle,

Just checking in on you for an update! Drop a line when you can and let us know how you made out, okay?






M.