posted 03-29-2003 05:24 PM            

I too have eustachian tube problems but mine is fullness/pressure in my ears. Yes, in my trawl through the internet to find answers I have come across countless people with this fluttering sensation problem. Try doing a search with the words 'fluttering sensation' on healthboards search in both the inner ear disorders board and on this hearing board. I'm sure you'll find messages with people mentioning a similiar thing. I'm afraid I am not clear on the treatment for this - I know people who are experiencing pressure and fullness in their e tubes do get relief with the ear tubes in their ear drum. If you want to read a description of this procedure put Wendy222 in to the search engine on inner ear disorders. I'm guessing this is probably muscular spasm, not sure if allowing more air in and out of your ear which is what the tubes do is going to help that, but then I'm not a doctor. I guess it could be aggravated by a build up of fluid in the tubes. One very weird fact, when researching eustachian tube dysfunction I came across a conversation btwn 2 people who both had this condition and happened to work in a veterinary surgery - you are the third person I've come across. Makes you wonder if there's something you're working with that sets off irritation in your ear - then again could be total coincidence.

posted 06-20-2003 12:17 PM            

It's a relief to see that I'm not the only one with the fluttering problem.

I wanted to add that about a year ago, I had a fluttering problem in my left ear which occurred when I was talking on the phone in my right ear. This also happened with noises such as car keys shaking, water falling like in a shower, etc. However, the problem became worse and now I have this very annoying cracking and popping sound. It almost sounds as if a speaker were blown out. It only happens when the sounds around me are loud. In a quiet environment, this does not happen.

Just recently, about a month ago, my right ear is now fluttering just as my left ear did. Has anyone else found anything out about this or are experiencing this same thing? My doctor thinks it's all in my head and I've assured him I'm not CrAzY.

posted 09-23-2003 05:59 PM            

I wanted to let you all know that since my last post I have been frequently visiting many ENT doctors and finally have been diagnosed with a disease that is very hard to find.

This may be why a lot of you are actually having difficulties with ENTs because the condition is very hard to diagnose.

My doctor is currently prescribing me a medication called VertigoHeel. While I don't actually have Vertigo, it does fix the problems in my ear.

I have just recently started taking the medication and have already noticed some results. My condition hasn't entirely disappeared (it's only been three days) but I have noticed an improvement with the noises and crackling. The ENT I saw advises that it can take up to a month for the condition to disappear.

There is also another drug that he was thinking of prescribing me that may also fix the same problem. I don't know what that is, but I will keep you all posted with how effective this drug is. If you can, talk to your ENT and ask him about the drug.

Good luck and I hope this helps someone out there!