Inner Ear Problems w/ Fullness - Need Help - Going on 8 weeks now..

[socalgolfer]

I would say it is more lightheadedness, not dizzyness...

Since I have had this feeling of discomfort for going on 8 weeks, it is really starting to worry me..

The fullness when sleeping makes it hard to get to sleep and I would say I can sleep about 2-3 hours max before the feeling of fullness comes back..

In addition to the Flonase and Dyazide, should I also try a drying med like Sudafed to help with the feeling of fullness.

Or would this be overkill and am I just being impatient???? Then again it has been 8 weeks..

[BennyGibb]

I would ask you ENT about using those meds together. As a steroid stops immune response and a decongestant makes any response weaker... the two together don't sound like the best of ideas... but thats something an ENT will know lots about...I'd go back if things don't clear up soon..maybe temporarily cut down on dairy which can cause mucus over production..

[l00py]

Originally Posted by socalgolfer

I am not sure what VN is??

I am using flonase right now in addition to Dyazide which is a water pill.. This is supposed to reduce excess fluid in your body..

Like I said in the previous post, I rarely get sick and my ENT gave me this look last time, like I was making the ear fullness up..

The steaming you are referring too, is it a steam room or something else??

Will a drying agent like Sudafed provide any relief?

Sometimes the ear fullness is moderate and other times it feels like my head is going to explode.. Last night was the later, could not get any sleep at all..

[l00py]

I also have fullness in my ears and sometimes it feels like my head is going to explode. Have been to ents, an allergist, a neurologist so far no relief and it is driving me crazy.My regular doctor is telling me I have anxiety disorder and sent me to a counselor who told me we are all getting older and things change no kidding, didnt make me feel much better. I sympathize with anyone who has these problems. I also get pain in the shoulder blades with this and recently for the past month or so tingling in the toes and fingers to go with it so I am at a loss as to what to do.
If you find a solution for all of this I would be happy to hear about it, thanks.

[l00py]

Originally Posted by socalgolfer

I am not sure what VN is??

I am using flonase right now in addition to Dyazide which is a water pill.. This is supposed to reduce excess fluid in your body..

Like I said in the previous post, I rarely get sick and my ENT gave me this look last time, like I was making the ear fullness up..

The steaming you are referring too, is it a steam room or something else??

Will a drying agent like Sudafed provide any relief?

Sometimes the ear fullness is moderate and other times it feels like my head is going to explode.. Last night was the later, could not get any sleep at all..