Clogged ears, Head fullness, Problem swallowing - Inner Ear Disorders Message Board

technofly · 10-12-2002, 09:50 AM

Does anyone have most or all of these symptoms?
- Fullness in the head, like head tension/pressure all over.
- Clogged/stuffed ears, seems to be getting worse and worse, like the hearing canal is slowly shutting down (over a period of 6 months), and loss of hearing
- Problem swallowing and an overall tightness in the throat area
- Tensions/pressure in the neck muscles
- lately also have a difficulty breathing, tightness
in the chest/lung area, especially when physically active, like running

I've already seen several ENTs, neurologists, 2 gastros, a psychiatrist, and a pulmonologist.
All the found from various MRI, CTs, and other tests
is that I have chronic sinusitis. That may (or may not)explain the ears clogging, but all other symptoms seem
unrelated. Please, if you answer this post, it would be very helpful if you list the symptoms you are suffering from. This has been a gradual downhill battle
for well over half a year.
Thanks a lot guys, this board is a great place.

iceprincess777 · 10-16-2002, 06:42 PM

A question: do you have TMJ? I have both TMJ and inner ear disorder, but your symptoms sound a lot like my TMJ symptoms. Any clicking or popping in your jaw when you open your mouth?

Dolly Mondelli · 10-17-2002, 08:41 AM

See an allergist. The symptoms that you're describing are the same that I've had except for the tightening of the chest. The tightening of the chest is also indicative of an allergy. I had the same symptoms as you're experiencing and it was allergies. My allergist began giving me immunization shots for my allergies, plus prescribed a combination of nose sprays such as Astelin and Rhinocort. I am also on Allegra. It took four months for the shots to work, but now I'm feeling healthy again. Check out an allergist, it can't hurt, he may be able to help you.

crystalll · 10-30-2002, 11:05 AM

I agree with Iceprincess. You may want to look up the symptoms of TMJD. I suffer from TMJ disorder and when my muscles are in spasm I feel that constant tension around my head and neck.

I hope you're able to find some help.

Crystal

Kamden · 11-18-2002, 10:02 PM

This is about how I felt the entire summer, from allergies. The tightness in the neck is most likely tension, from all the stress you have been under from dealing with this, which is what I have too. Get checked for allergies, and try physical therapy or a massage therapist for your back and neck. This may also help with the pressure and fullness because the neck muscles pull and put pressure on the skull when they are tensed up. Good luck