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I am 73 years old but in excellent shape. I work out several times a week and keep very busy all day every day. I eat good food, don't smoke and drink socially. 175 lbs 6 ft tall. White male. Eat mostly fish and chicken meals. Meat about once a week. Don't touch soft drinks. 1 cup of coffe a day. I take Diovan for blood pressure and colestoral pills. Any hope for me ??View Thread
I am 73 years old but in excellent shape. I work out several times a week and keep very busy all day every day. I eat good food, don't smoke and drink socially. 175 lbs 6 ft tall. White male. Eat mostly fish and chicken meals. Meat about once a week. Don't touch soft drinks. 1 cup of coffe a day. I take Diovan for blood pressure and colestoral pills. Any hope for me ??View Thread
The first two parts of the test were awkward and uncomfortable, but not painful. But the last part involved inserting something into my ear and blasting me with hot air. The pain was excruciating -- like a needle being plunged deep into the ear, and then unleashing air with the concentrated fury of a fire hose. I knew I was in trouble about fifteen seconds into it, by thirty seconds I was emitting loud expletives and by forty I had yelled for them to stop. The technicians inquired as to whether I was experiencing nausea, which I definitely was, but that was nothing in comparison with the intense pain of being stabbed deeply in the ear and blasted with incredibly forceful air.
I could not proceed with the rest of the test, and informed my doctor never again would I submit to a VNG. A day later, my ear is still killing me, I'm still queasy, and I'm not hearing all that well.
I've been reading online about VNGs and incredibly, there seem to be no warnings about the intense pain involved -- only about dizziness and nausea. I can't figure out whether the horrible intensity of the experience is being glossed over by the medical community or whether they just botched my case something awful. In any case, I want people considering a VNG to be informed of how horrendously painful it can be. It is not fun to have your ear stabbed and blasted with an intense air stream. And I cannot fathom how it can possibly be safe. In my opinion this is a procedure that the medical community needs to find a safe alternative to, and fast.
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The first two parts of the test were awkward and uncomfortable, but not painful. But the last part involved inserting something into my ear and blasting me with hot air. The pain was excruciating -- like a needle being plunged deep into the ear, and then unleashing air with the concentrated fury of a fire hose. I knew I was in trouble about fifteen seconds into it, by thirty seconds I was emitting loud expletives and by forty I had yelled for them to stop. The technicians inquired as to whether I was experiencing nausea, which I definitely was, but that was nothing in comparison with the intense pain of being stabbed deeply in the ear and blasted with incredibly forceful air.
I could not proceed with the rest of the test, and informed my doctor never again would I submit to a VNG. A day later, my ear is still killing me, I'm still queasy, and I'm not hearing all that well.
I've been reading online about VNGs and incredibly, there seem to be no warnings about the intense pain involved -- only about dizziness and nausea. I can't figure out whether the horrible intensity of the experience is being glossed over by the medical community or whether they just botched my case something awful. In any case, I want people considering a VNG to be informed of how horrendously painful it can be. It is not fun to have your ear stabbed and blasted with an intense air stream. And I cannot fathom how it can possibly be safe. In my opinion this is a procedure that the medical community needs to find a safe alternative to, and fast.
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i have been suffering from all the symptoms listed here for at least 10 years, but have never gone online to figure it out. it's very interesting to me that the medical world doesn't seem to be able to offer anything of real value in terms of cause or relief.
i did go to my pcp once and happened to get a nurse who said that i have small eustacian tubes. she suggested claritin which i have taken daily which has helped both my allergies and the frequency of the ear pain. yesterday's pain was worse than usual which prompted me to go online and i found you! the massage helped tremendously but since i have been burning essential oils in the house recently i decided to massage with eucalyptus oil instead of cream. i was amazed that i could even massage it when i normally can't even touch it. it worked! after about 15 minutes i noticed the pain starting to go away. after about 1 1/2 hours my ear was actually cool! i couldn't believe it, because normally it feels like it's on fire and radiating heat outwards. i went to bed and only had minimal ear pain. i woke up with a hot ear but not painful and have reapplied the eucalyptus oil again and have confidence it will do the same as last night.
i hope this helps others. i bought the oil at whole foods.
my only connection that could have caused this was increased sugar and flour over the last few days (holiday cookies!) so i wonder if the extra sugar and flour had caused more inflammation somehow in my nasal passages and ear tubes. just a thought. i know all of you are always trying to figure out the cause, however, it's very sporadic and usually not related to anything obvious.
good luck to all and let me know if this helps you too.View Thread
but i cant stand it -dizzynes and off balance make me staying in my bed all day.I still feel the presure in my ear and thick mucus behind my nose and i can not take it out.I dont know what to do!
i am thinking abot ETD but Ent doctor didnt said anything about that......View Thread
Most Dr.s say my list of a large percentage of RX's must "just be allergies", meaning, just not feeling well. I assure them this is not the case, as most of my knowledge comes from countless trips to the ER by ambulance.
I now carry a copy of "The Pill Book" by Bantum, so when a Dr. ask me what side effects are, I have them highlighted, along with a copy of my RX's, contact info and DRUG REACTIONS DO NOT GIVE!!! in my wallet. One Dr. actually said, after he insisted I take a certain RX, to which I said I had "coded" on it, that "until you code on my watch, you will take it!" Obviously an EX Dr.
Unfortunately, you have to be your own advocate. Keep notes of every RX & reactions. Good luck and God bless.View Thread
Any good advice would be great, thank you...View Thread
I soaked some gauze compresses in hot water and applied to my ear. Other heat sources may work as well but I found that the wetness was very soothing.
I should mention that I did wait until I was experiencing the pain and rushed over to have an ENT physician examine the area. By the time I got into the examining room the pain was gone and he could not see anything. It is somewhat reassuring that no one in this forum mentioned any concern that this was potentially serious so I am somewhat relieved.View Thread
I have never seen this TIP reported before! If you try my TIP and it helps, please email Mike at mindtaser@gmail.com
If you have any suggestions or remedies, please include them!View Thread
I am a teacher, and I use my voice constantly so I bought a microphone that sits on my lapel and has a battery pack.
I hope knowing that someone else in the world was able to resolve their vc problems in a such a short time will inspire you and make you feel hopeful.View Thread
Tinnitus is not a disease, but a symptom — a symptom of many common medical problems, such as ear infections, wax impactions, noise exposure (like rock concerts), TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders, cervical disc problems, or even a side effect of certain medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, caffeine, or birth control pills. Tinnitus may also be a symptom of more serious illnesses like high blood pressure, anxiety/depression, diabetes, thyroid disorders, Ménière's disease, blood vessel disorders, or tumors.
Finding a cause of tinnitus can be simple, or it may require extensive diagnostic tests, like an MRI or CAT scan. In many cases, a cause is never found — a fact that frustrates many tinnitus sufferers and their medical providers. Even if a cause is not found, there is still hope for successful treatment aimed at quieting the noise and controlling the anxiety.
Not all techniques work for everyone. Usually, it is a combination of therapies, used over time, that offer the best hope. Quieting the ringing will require a lifelong commitment to lifestyle changes, cooperative medical care, and most importantly — a positive and optimistic attitude.
Antianxiety medications, like Valium or Xanax, as well as a wide range of antidepressant medications are very helpful for tinnitus-sufferers. Other medications, such as diuretics (water pills), muscle relaxants, anticonvulsants medications, and antihistamines are also used and individually prescribed by your doctor. Choice of medication depends on the provisional cause.
Biofeedback, relaxation training, counseling, and individualized psychotherapy helps manage stress and help you change your body's reaction to the tinnitus. Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) combines counseling with special background sounds designed to help people suppress the sounds of their tinnitus.
Special hearing aids, electronic masking devices, or both, are often used when other methods have failed to achieve control. Cochlear implants and cochlear stimulation devices are being investigated for severe, intractable, long-term tinnitus cases. Surgical injections of lidocaine directly into the inner ear structure are also being used in some individual cases.
Alternative treatments such as hypnosis, acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, vitamin/mineral supplements, herbal remedies (including Ginkgo biloba) may have some promise, but there is little, if any, meaningful research as to their individual effectiveness. Ginkgo biloba is said to improve blood flow and nerve function, but should be used with caution if you have a bleeding disorder or take blood-thinners. There are some ongoing studies to determine if Gingko biloba is safe and effective for tinnitus. It is recommended that all tinnitus-sufferers explore alternative options carefully, with the cooperation of their medical providers.
Certain lifestyle changes are very important for those that have tinnitus. Caffeine is one of the most common aggravators of tinnitus and should be very limited. Coffee, teas, caffeinated colas, and chocolate all contain significant amounts of caffeine capable of constricting blood flow to the ear. Nicotine found in tobacco also constricts blood flow and can aggravate tinnitus, so efforts should be made to stop tobacco in all forms. A low-salt diet is also recommended by many medical providers, so hide that salt shaker and watch the sodium content of foods that you eat.
Every person with tinnitus should be initially and carefully examined by an ENT who has an expertise in this area.View Thread
Cricopharyngeal dysfunction:
Dr. Robert Bastian of Bastian Voice Institute explains this progressive swallowing problem, and presents options for treatment.
Or at this (
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkejK6eiHeo&feature=relmfu
)
Cricopharyngeal spasm:
Dr. Robert Bastian of Bastian Voice Institute explains cricopharyngeus spasm, a problem that causes a troubling sensation of throat constriction or of a foreign body in the throat.
I've got something similar, but much-much more painful (stabbing pain around the Adams apple), so most, probably, I may get a "differensial" diagnose. I don't know. Perhaps it may be helpful...View Thread
If you are going to have Radiation/Chemo, I would also recommend getting a 2nd opinion before have any teeth pulled !!!
FrankinKCView Thread
I have included the basic Wikipedia page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sj%C3%B6gren%27s_syndromeView Thread
Both problems can cause head pressure and dizziness.View Thread
Then I thought to myself how did I perhaps "dislocate the cartilage today?? then it dawned on my I had a bandana on and some of the material was behind my ear AND I had my sunglasses on. that extra pressure or thickness of the bandana must have dislocated the cartilage leading to pressure applied to some sort of neuro vascular structure..
Btw when the pain was alleviated it felt like a sleeping limb having sensation returning.View Thread
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