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Labs second time around!

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debbie82116
debbie82116

I had labs in 2008 that lasted 2 years. I think its back again...suffering 8 weeks already. My symptoms are: dizziness like i'm drunk, pressure and plugging in left ear, headaches, pressure at the back of my head, anxiety and generally feel unwell. Anyone have ear pressure and pain as i didnt have this symptom the first time around??? Your responses would be appreciated.

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  • angie_69215
    angie_69215 debbie82116

    Posted

    Hi Debbie

    I had a lot of pressure in both ears. I was told it was an inner ear problem with a sinus infection.

    I used warm compacts on my ears for 10 to 15 minutes. Surprisingly it did help with the pain and pressure.

    • angie_69215
      angie_69215 debbie82116

      Posted

      Yes all kind of labs and ct scan which came back normal. Then i went to another doctor more labs still normal.

      Took the antibiotic and medication for nausea. I am starting to feel like myself again not 100% but can drive again.

  • angie_69215
    angie_69215 debbie82116

    Posted

    Also Using an ice pack in the back of my neck gave me relief of the headache and seemed to calm the other symptoms down.

    Feel Better I Know How Annoying all of this is.

  • m00nlight1
    m00nlight1 debbie82116

    Posted

    you just described me, left ear pressure and pain (initially caused by a tooth abscess).. ibuprofen worked for the ear pain and pressure, still get ear pain when going from hot to cold environments, and with loud high pitched sounds.  

    Have you been to a dr to rule out ear infection? or sinus infection?

    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 m00nlight1

      Posted

      Hey Moonlight

      No sinus issues whatsoever....doc gave me a nose spray and antihistamine and nothing worked.

  • Guest
    Guest debbie82116

    Posted

    Hi Debbie

    ive been diagnosed has having Viral Labyrinthitis. . I'm now in my 10 th week of this horrible condition. Symptoms - plugged left ear, pressure pains inside my head, and painful neck. I'm ok, sitting down, but when upright and walking I completely unbalanced. Eyes are blurred and the whole world seems out of of kilter. Windy days and flickering sunlight make it worse.legs feel heavy and the ground seems to be coming up to meet my feet before I'm ready , so always ' out of step ' some days I feel that things are improving, but then I feel worse again. It's so frustrating and disconcerting.

    im awaiting an appointment at ENT but that's some 9 weeks away ! 

    When you suffered with this 2 years ago, did you have tests etc. Did you do VRT exercises ? What finally made it go away ? And was it a gradual process or sudden occurrence ?

     

     

    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 Guest

      Posted

      Hi Peter

      Thx for your reply. Sorry you are suffering too. I did have extensive testing done including MRI and CT scan as well as all the vestibular testing the neurologist did. I did go for VRT near the end of it all so i'm not sure if that's what finally helped or if it had finally cleared on its own. It was a very gradual process. I am doing VRT again this time at 8 weeks....not going to wait because i am desperate to get better sooner. The exercises make you dizzy and you will feel worse for a while till your brain learns to compensate. I am quite anxious with this condition which tends to make it worse. Are you anxious?

    • marci1987
      marci1987 debbie82116

      Posted

      I was the same way. I was told 8 years ago it was meniers. Had hearing loss. Vertigo, kneck pain.

      New symtoms..more unbalanced for months at a time,blurred vision. New ENT didn't think it was meniers. Vastibular testing. ENG and caloric test came back normal??? Feeling much better in the last month. Still have to follow up to what is the next step. Anxious for sure as you are always in fear of it coming again. Enrolled in councilling which has been good. Learning how to deal with stress...great tips for relaxation. Also, i get plenty of diwn time after work and try not to fatigue myself bc i find when ian fatigued it brings on the imbalance issues.

    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 marci1987

      Posted

      I feel your pain Marci....my caloric test came back with 46% vestibular loss in balance nerve back in 2008. Wondering if thats why it came back? Weakness and damage?

      Yes i see a therapist too. Anxiety plays a huge role.

    • marci1987
      marci1987 debbie82116

      Posted

      I do not doubt that it is vastibular especially that you do have loss of functioning for the nerves. Maybe it is getting more damaged?

      Do you do the vastibular excercises?

    • Guest
      Guest debbie82116

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Debbie. 

      No, I don't feel anxious, more annoyed and frustrated with the limitations 

      it puts on you. I'm just glad that Ilm not vomiting or feel nauseous.That would depress me and bring me down. My GP said the virus would have gone by now, so any issues are as a result of damage done to the vestibular system. So as there's no medication to cure this condition, I'm assuming VRT is the next stage, I.e to ' reprogram ' your brain to accept the change of signals it's now getting from the middle ear/ eyes.

    • alison17886
      alison17886 Guest

      Posted

      hi peter i am suffering like this too 17mths now even lost my job it has literally made me house bound i am under an audioligist now who is trying to sort me but no luck yet hope you get some answers soon makes you feel alone untill you come on here with these guys they are fab to pick you up been on loads of different meds none have worked
    • Guest
      Guest alison17886

      Posted

      Hi Alison. 

      17 months is a long time to be suffering, and to lose your job because of it, is just awful ! It is reassuring to hear different people's experiences, it's good to know one's not alone. I do hope you get some answers soon and start getting better, 

    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 Guest

      Posted

      I would have told you about my VRT and where I go. I live in Canada....
    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 marci1987

      Posted

      Yes i just started the vestibular exercises. I hope it goes away sooner than last time.

      Can you work?

    • debbie82116
      debbie82116 Guest

      Posted

      Peter

      Do try vestibular rehab. It takes time for the brain to compensate. Everyone is different. Please know that the exercises make you dizzier initially but stick with it.

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