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Clogged ear for 5 month - lots of exams that show nothing

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ForMartha
ForMartha

Hi everyone, 

I must say that I thought about writing down a post here, but I didn't do it till now. 

It's been almost 5 month since my misery had started, meaning, the ear pressure, to be specific, it's only on the right ear. 

It all started one day, with lymph node that got swollen next to my tragus, at that day, I visited the ER since I was afraid it was something that might be dangerous. 

The ENT gave me some antibiotics and some nasal drops, he also mentioned that it will take some time until the swollen lymph node will decrease and vanish. 

Few days after this issue, my ear got clogged. only the right one.. 

To make a long story short, I visited almost 10 ENTs, Neurologist, Orthopedist, TMJ (Mouth and dental doctor), few Dentists and other alternative therapists - such as accupatre and chiropractor.

Took tons of medicines - including few types of antibiotics, nasal drops (steroids and other), pain killers, anti-inflammation medicines etc. 

Did a lot of exams - Head CT, Head MRI, tympanometry, audio test, ultrasound exam, X-Ray to my neck and spine, FOL (optical fiber) test and other tests that I can't remember. 

All of the exams didn't have any conclusion to what was the issue, all the exams came out fine! - meaning, I'm stuck with it. 

I must say, 

I'm 30 years old, vegetarian, eat healthy, working out, working in non-physical job and pretty much having no other issues. 

I'm reaching out for your assistance, 

Anyone had experienced it also? Can you assist me with finding what is the root cause of it? 

I feel like my life turned 180 degrees, from being a friendly guy and leaving happy life, I turned out to be grumpy, unhappy and most of all, exhausted of this situation. 

Hopefully I'll find an answer here, 

Thanks, 

FM.

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  • bablu53438
    bablu53438 ForMartha

    Posted

    Hi,

       My ear got clogged. only the right one for last 5 months.Did a lot of exams - Head CT, Head MRI, tympanometry, audio nasal endoscopy.Took tons of medicines - including few types of antibiotics, nasal drops etc. now you have a  relief ? please reply.....

  • miera91787
    miera91787 ForMartha

    Posted

    I've been through the same thing i was suffering from ear pressure migraine headaches anxiety depression felt like i was Dying i. There was nothing nobody could do about but one day i took some penicillin vk 500 mg 1 pill every six hours by mouth next thing u know all the pressure in my ears on head went away I'm feeling like myself again no more anxiety or depression I'm back to myself again u should try these eact antibiotics in drink hot tea or coffee to moisture ur ears in head it helped me slot hope u feel better....

    • deanne1
      deanne1 miera91787

      Posted

      Hi

      Ive got the same kind of symptoms n also feel like im dying ..im jyst wondering wen you say you started taking penicillin and tbe next thing you knew you were back to normal..how long did it take for you to feel normal again ..im on penillin at the mo 500mg every 4 hrs been on ot since tuesday ..should i have seen an improvement by now or is it a longer time to wait

      Thanks

      Ps glad you are back to normal smile

    • Guest
      Guest deanne1

      Posted

      It took a while, but I can't remember exactly how long. I also faithfully took decongestants for about two months before it cleared up. Took 12 hr tabs, twice a day. Good luck.

    • deanne1
      deanne1 Guest

      Posted

      Thankyou for your reply ..it gives me some hope smile can i ask how long u took the penicillin for..im gonna start taking decongestants ..im still on the penicillin but only got 3 days left of that to take x
    • Guest
      Guest deanne1

      Posted

      It seems like it was a month, and i took decongestants for 2 months. My sister is an MD, and shes the one who recommended them. Ear finally popped when I was life-flighted by helicopter for unrelated issue.
    • deanne1
      deanne1 Guest

      Posted

      thats brill but i was told not to take decongestions for longer than a week ..i guess i have no choice but to take longer ..what did you take ?

  • joanne68421
    joanne68421 ForMartha

    Posted

    Hi Everything you described is exactly what happened to me starting from first noticing the lympnode to it be primarily on the right side. Do you find out what the issue was. Did it ever get better? Please reply I’m desperate 
    • Guest
      Guest joanne68421

      Posted

      Went to a 3rd ent, who said there was nothing wrong. My dister is an MD. She suggested decongestants, which i took twice a day (12 hr tabs available nehind pharmacy counter. The kind they make meth with). Also took antibiotics for about a month. Ear finally popped when i was life-flighted to TX for unrelated issue. Also saw audiologist, who thought it might be eustacian tube dysfuction/disorder. Best of luck to you. I know how you must suffer.
  • michael11955
    michael11955 ForMartha

    Posted

    Very similar problems here too Martha & have tried all that you've tried & seen multiple specialists.All come up with the same ultimate reply."WE JUST DON'T KNOW"

    Take a lo0o0km at my previous postings.

  • betsy70690
    betsy70690 ForMartha

    Posted

    Mines going on 6 yrs. Some days the pressure is unbearable. Some days one or both feel clogged. Some days it feels like an ice pick is pushing in my ear. Some days fine. Such a mystery. 4 specialists have no ans or solution. I wear cotton, or migraine ear plugs for pressure change. For pain ibuprofen or aleve or warm oil on a cotton ball. MRI didn’t show anything. 
    • michael11955
      michael11955 betsy70690

      Posted

      I guess I'm lucky Betsy as I don't have pain,but the pressure is huge.Sadly the doctors & specialists are of no help at all.

  • michael11955
    michael11955 ForMartha

    Posted

    Sorry to write this, but I find this site from the people who run it with lines running through the text a total waste of time.All I get here are multiple emails with lines running through the text that makes them unable to read.Then when trying to reach them I'm advised that I can't send an email back to them because it contains a virus in the email they sent to me.

  • Gozac6414
    Gozac6414 ForMartha

    Posted

    I have the same symptom like yourself, how are you now have you found any solution to it, this is hell

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