Travelling via plane

Hi I have the same problem but I use balance flight earplugs. I use them when the plane is starting to descend,it has worked for me so maybe give it a try. I used to have pain in my ear and deafness for a few days after but these helped. I live in the uk and bought mine from Boots the chemist. 

Hello!

I can't add anything to your discussion because I'm one of the fortunate ones. I hadn't flown anywhere since 1983 and was way too scared with my MD and avoided it for decades. My nephew died unexpectedly and I had to get to my sister in Denver quickly so I got on a plane. I was so afraid that I would be a puddle of pain and vertigo when I got there but was pleasantly surprised that I didn't incur extra symptoms. I was told to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate so I drank a lot of water. It actually seemed like my symptoms were less up in the mountains, I don't know if that was the difference in air pressure or the adrenaline of assisting a loved one during a tragedy. Since no two days are exactly the same I will fervently hope that this flight will be different for you. All the best~Mary

Hey Rell,

I often fly all over the show. I remember phoning the ENT and asking him if I could fly and he said "it should not be a problem" - well it was a huge problem, not only did I have pain and dizziness from the pressure, but also a panic attack.

And so you learn, research and adapt. This is the process I go through when knowing I have to fly.

Make sure you get enough good sleep before you depart and return.

Hydrate well

I use MQ motion patches

I take 2 drops of cannabis oil about an hour before I take off (no pun intended) to relax me because I do not use any chemical medication

Over the years you learn to meditate and breath properly; you must trick your mind otherwise you start thinking of all kind of events which could happen and you do not need adrenalin during the flight

I mask my tinnitus by listening to music, just enough as not to hear the ringing because then your mind concentrates on the noise level

Gently try and pop your ears going up and landing

I honestly believe its all in the mind and the thought of a panic attack or vertigo, or can I do it or whatever - take some precautions but moreover think about all those wonderful things you are going to enjoy on holiday, so why not enjoy the flight as well.

Have a great holiday and enjoy the flying!

 

Hello,

Yes, I suffer from flying.  I have been helped a lot with a product called Earplanes.  They are little plugs that you put in your ears (I wear mine throughout the entire flight and don't remove them until the cabin door is opened) which helps balance the pressure.  I also use a nasal spray (Afrin) about an hour before takeoff.  Both these have helped me greatly.

Some suggestions...first off do you have sinus issues?...I take a sudafed prior to every flight also wear an earplug in my bad ear or headphones

one time when my sinuses were pretty clogged I had a sharp pain above my eyes upon the plane descending   drink water in the days prior to flight and stay relaxed as much as possible. cabin pressure can mess with sinuses which are connected to our ears.....I am not a doctor but thats what works from and I fly quite often

I just use regular foam earplugs....where do you guys get the airplane earplugs if I may ask?  I have several different earplugs for concerts loud environments etc....but I've not heard of the airplane ones love to try them

So good to know Bluesman, thank you.

Hello Rell,  In response to your posting I would like to say That Me myself cannot fly, The movements of the plane and high altitudes cause me far too many issues to travel. You mentioned the fullness in your ears, I did find some satisfaction in having tubes placed in my ears to combat that pressure. The tubes helped in that respect, but as for the plane movement, meclizine can help some with motion sickness, but it still renders me out of control to fly. So I,m grounded personally, but if you can withstand the symptoms to travel I would like to see you get that summer vacation. The trip might be hard for you but you would probably gain some stress relief enjoying your vacation time. I wish you the best with whatever you decide to do. The great folks of this site will be behind you during your trip. ø¤º°`°º¤ø-:¦:-•:*'""*:•.Bertman •:*'''''*:•-:¦:-ø¤º°`°º¤ø