Very Specific Symptoms - Has anyone got any idea of the potential Cause ??
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Hello all
would really appreciate any feedback on the following with suggestions and explanation of of potential cause(s) and ideas of treatment.
I have constant pulsatile tinnitus caused by the use of an otovent device 13 months ago. The tinnitus started immediately after use of the device and has not stopped since
Immediately following the use of the device my hearing dropped considerably (and has stayed at the same level)
in the mornings and through the night swallowing causes an increased loudness in the tinnitus
the Valsalva manoeuvre causes an increase in loudness of the tinnitus
bending forwards increases symptom severity
pulling ear lobe increases tinnitus
On travelling uphill (in a car on relatively gentle slopes) the ear always feels more blocked, swallowing becomes painful. These problems are associated with a slight DECREASE in pressure which seem at odds with a typical eustachian tube dysfunction which I understand causes problems on descent (increase of pressure)
On driving downhill the problems always recede
Same problems on walking up a steep hill
Same problems lying horizontally (on my front or back)
every morning- issues are worse
Pops and crackle sounds when opening mouth and yawning .
Diagnosed with acid reflux
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