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Eustachian tube dilation success stories

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kelly91202
kelly91202

Who has had the eustachian tube dilation and it was a success for you! I have met only 1 person. Mine was NOT a success. They say the success rate is 80%. I would like to hear from anyone who it has worked for.....was it instant or it took weeks for you to feel that it worked.??

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  • Abra
    Abra kelly91202

    Posted

    Eustation tube dilation..causes patulous eustation tube ..myself and 3 others on Patulous eustation tube forum/fb..dont do it..exhaust all other options..
    • gokce60695
      gokce60695 Abra

      Posted

      Hi Abra,

      Thank you for sharing your case. It cautioned me now that I had been thinking as dilation as a possible solution to my ETD. 

      I hope you find a solution soon enough. Us in this forum, know how hard this can be...

    • Eda_28607
      Eda_28607 gokce60695

      Posted

      Hi Gökçe...Could you please send me the doctors name and contact information which Burak has posted you?I need to have a surgery asap....

    • mark71416
      mark71416 Abra

      Posted

      abra.

      pls help. i did the balloon dilation 5 days ago. i think i have what you have. when i speak the inside of my head vibrates. especially mmmm and ummm sounds. does it get better???

    • gokce60695
      gokce60695 Eda_28607

      Posted

      EDA merhaba gecmis olsun doktorun adi YUsufhan Suoglu.gec cevap icin kusura bakma yeni gordum. Umarim isine yarar hala
    • gokce60695
      gokce60695

      Posted

      excuse me everyone I thought my previous reply was a direct message; Eda the doctors name is Yusufhan Suoglu
    • JeanJL
      JeanJL gokce60695

      Posted

      I was wondering if you guys know any good Eustachian Balloon Dilation doctor here in the United States?
    • t52656
      t52656 JeanJL

      Posted

      my DR is in Sherman Oaks CALIFORNIA. DR. Ali Namazie

    • Dianney
      Dianney Abra

      Posted

      Abra,

      I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. Have you found any relief? my boyfriend just had this procedure done 5 days ago on both ears. he is having issues with one where it feels open and feels like he can feel wind it it and also sounds are more echocey and brighter in that ear. Can I. ask how soon after your procedure you started to feel PET symptoms?

    • anne05078
      anne05078 Dianney

      Posted

      Hello Dianney, I've suffered ETD for more years than I care to remember. Dilation wasn't suitable for me. I wouldn't have thought that your boyfriend should now be suffering from PET. I think that's worse that blocked ears. You can hear yourself speak, it feels dreadful. Speak with the surgeon who did his procedure and ask if this is normal. Personally, I wouldn't think it is.

      Anne

  • ashisrch1
    ashisrch1 kelly91202

    Posted

    Hello Kelly,

    I can give you a solution which will clear your problem completely. 1) Shed your fat 2) Start jogging, aerobics everyday(must, this is a magical cure) 3) Start swimming(must) 4) Steam inhalation 5) Saline water irrigation 6) Use a breathing mask to cover your nose 7) Cover your head while sleeping 8) Do pranayams 9) this starts at night when you sleep and your breathing rate becomes low, so consult your doctor how to alleviate that problem, can use an antisnoring device or CPAP, Or blow air inside your sinuses

    • Casey1337
      Casey1337 ashisrch1

      Posted

      Why is swimming imperative?  I imagine any cardiovascular activity will suffice?  Please let me know some details as to why you recommend swimming.   Also, when you mention saline water irrigation, I assume you mean using a neti pot?  And lastly, what do you cover your head with while sleeping. 
  • ashisrch1
    ashisrch1 kelly91202

    Posted

    Alternatively start riding a bicycle. Before going to bed go for cycling, jogging, increase your air intake, daily blow a conch, do valsalva manuevre
  • penny1954
    penny1954 kelly91202

    Posted

    Hi Kelly,

    For what reason did you have the surgery? I have tinnitus because of my dysfunction. Or so I believe. It hasn't been properly diagnosed. Was that what you had your OP for? 

    • kelly91202
      kelly91202 penny1954

      Posted

      I was told I had ETD......i had the dilation done twice? Not successful. My new doctor doesn't think it's ETD but a inner ear issue. Sick of it all and the thousands and thousands of dollars spent for absolutely nothing!

    • kelly91202
      kelly91202 Casey1337

      Posted

      Casey.....my symptoms right now is pressure, popping and clicking and crackling.
    • Casey1337
      Casey1337 kelly91202

      Posted

      Do you experience the ear noises when you swallow or just on their own or both?
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