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Clicking/Popping in Ear after talking and when running

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KevinSt
KevinSt

Hello, 

A few weeks ago, I noticed a pop/crack in my one ear after each sentence I speak.  I also went for a run this weekend and could hear it when the same foot as the impacted ear.  My ear has a little bit of a full sensation sometimes and overall both ears don't feel exactly right.  No loss of balance or nausea, etc. 

My other ear also periodically now has been making a popping sensation but not nearly as bad.  Went to my primary doctor a week ago and he said my left ear(the one) did not appear infected, etc.  

I have tried popping my ears (holding nose, breathing out; swallowing with nose closed; yawning; the one ear popper thing you can buy at Target; steaming).  I am able to get it to stop temporarily but it comes back.  I have been using Nasonex spray for the last few days. 

It is very depressing since it makes me not want to even talk!  Any other experiences with this/advice and anyone with a positive story would be greatly appreciated.

I have an appointment with an ENT but they couldn't get me in until March 1st!!

Thanks,

Kevin

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  • KevinSt
    KevinSt

    Posted

    I forgot to mention a couple of details:

    1. This month I have been very stressed, I am having shoulder surgery on Friday and this has been on my mind a lot.

    2.  I had to go to the dentist because my teeth were hitting funny in the front.  He said i might have been grinding my teeth or clinching my jaw. 

    3.  No pain in my jaw area.

  • ann1013
    ann1013 KevinSt

    Posted

    If your teeth are hitting funny, and you are grinding or clenching your bite could be off  causing TMD. If you are stressed your muscles are probably tight. Tight muscles in the face can cause TMD.  Do you clench when you run?  

    My ear ear issues are from TMD, allergies and tight muscles.  I never had jaw pain in the beginning so I thought they were crazy but went along with it.  The pain came later but it was from muscle spasms in my face. Not from the joints. 

    A Regular dentist receives very little training about TMD. You need to look for an orofacial pain dentist or neuromuscular dentist. 

     

    • KevinSt
      KevinSt ann1013

      Posted

      interesting, I really appreciate the feedback.  I am curious if it will start feeling better once the surgery is done this week.  Thank you!
    • KevinSt
      KevinSt ann1013

      Posted

      No I definitely don’t clench when I run, I am usually breathing thru my mouth.  This is definitely tied to my eusctachian tubes since I can make my ears feel better for a little bit by swallowing with my nose pinched.
  • kirsty12709
    kirsty12709 KevinSt

    Posted

    Sorry I don't have any answers, just wanted to say I know where you're coming from. It's taken me nearly a year to get a referral to ENT with my eustacian tube issues and I'm still awaiting the date. 

    Hope they manage to sort it for you and you have a speedy recovery. Some people swear by steam inhalation to help clear the tubes, and taking an antihistamine. 

    Good luck! 

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