Simon Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 So I've got a thing..... Back in January I developed a sinus infection (no real history of it) that for some reason filled my eustachian tubes so fully that I've lost about 80% of my hearing for going on 10 months now. I've tried multiple cycles of a variety of antibiotics, flonase, sinus flushes, etc etc etc. Am currently on clindamycin and levocetirizine with no positive results yet (still with daily flushes and flonase). Had tubes put in and ears drained but it only worked for about 2 days before it filled back up again. The infection comes and goes but even when it's not presenting yellow snot, the drainage never really clears up and my hearing remains severely compromised. Ever see anything like this or have any suggestions? Edit: The first knucklehead that says vaccine is getting kicked in the jimmy. 1 1 1 Quote
WhoTom Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 Just curious - did you have Covid before that? https://www.entmemphis.com/what-are-covid-19s-long-term-effects-on-the-ears-nose-and-throat/ https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2022/03/can-covid-19-cause-hearing-loss https://www.news-medical.net/news/20211029/New-evidence-that-SARS-CoV-2-virus-can-infect-the-inner-ear.aspx Quote
Simon Posted September 30, 2023 Author Posted September 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, WhoTom said: Just curious - did you have Covid before that? https://www.entmemphis.com/what-are-covid-19s-long-term-effects-on-the-ears-nose-and-throat/ https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2022/03/can-covid-19-cause-hearing-loss https://www.news-medical.net/news/20211029/New-evidence-that-SARS-CoV-2-virus-can-infect-the-inner-ear.aspx I've tested negative multiple times, but an asymptomatic infection (well, not really asymptomatic I guess : - ) is certainly not out of the question. I've been referring to Covid as spooky action at a distance; it's a weird-assed bug. I asked our local ENT about the possibility and he rolled his eyes at me. Thanks for the links! 1 1 Quote
thenorthremembers Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 Good post. Had COVID a month ago, turned into an ear infection and haven't regained my hearing yet. 1 Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 Have you tried limiting dairy in your diet. Just a thought... Milk and dairy have been known to lead to excess production of mucus and phlegm. I had Covid-19 in summer of 2022... For a year, all kinds of lung and fatigue issues. I go see a pulmonary specialist, lung test done, etc... They diagnose me with asthma. I never had asthma in my life. I am still congested, or feel congested... Always producing some kind of mucus when I get into a coughing jag... ...Trying to limit dairy to see if that helps. ...It's almost like I have perpetual bronchitis now. I am on a puff of Fluticasone a day... They gave me a rescue inhaler, but never used it... Don't wanna get in habit. I probably should try a puff of albuterol before any strenuous activity. Quote
Poleshifter Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 I got otitis (swimmer’s ear) a few years ago, and had a tube put in one ear. My ENT told me to keep that ear dry. I got earplugs to keep it dry in the shower, etc. Did your ENT never mention keeping your ears dry because of the tubes? Maybe something is different for my case, but you might ask your doctor about it. Quote
Joe Ferguson forever Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) I'm not an ENT but it sounds like Eustachian tube dysfunction. You may need tubes in your eardrums like little kids get. You may need a sinus lavage which is not fun. You need to see an ENT. Try to find a board certified one from a good training program that friends recommend. Maybe 2 out of 3 of those characteristics... Edited September 30, 2023 by Joe Ferguson forever Quote
BUFFALOKIE Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) Have you considered amputation? Edited September 30, 2023 by BUFFALOKIE 2 1 Quote
WhoTom Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 1 hour ago, BUFFALOKIE said: Have you considered amputation? The Van Gogh treatment. 2 Quote
ExiledInIllinois Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, WhoTom said: The Van Gogh treatment. I think he means the Marie Antoinette treatment. 😆 Edited September 30, 2023 by ExiledInIllinois 1 2 Quote
Joe Ferguson forever Posted September 30, 2023 Posted September 30, 2023 (edited) 39 minutes ago, WhoTom said: The Van Gogh treatment. I used this as a slide in a Covid lecture: https://nasalexet.life/product_details/69901524.html Edited September 30, 2023 by Joe Ferguson forever 4 Quote
Simon Posted October 1, 2023 Author Posted October 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Poleshifter said: Did your ENT never mention keeping your ears dry because of the tubes? He told me I could still swim but was not supposed to go any deeper than 3' under. 5 hours ago, BUFFALOKIE said: Have you considered amputation? Yes, but my insurance considers it a cosmetic elective! 1 1 1 Quote
Fleezoid Posted October 4, 2023 Posted October 4, 2023 Consider it a gift. Most of what's being said or talked about these days is pure garbage. 2 Quote
boyst Posted October 5, 2023 Posted October 5, 2023 Fwiw ... "Does he have a tumor? Did they culture the infection? Did they CT him? ... That's what id do if he was a kitty." Quote
Fleezoid Posted October 5, 2023 Posted October 5, 2023 12 hours ago, boyst said: Fwiw ... "Does he have a tumor? Did they culture the infection? Did they CT him? ... That's what id do if he was a kitty." 1 Quote
teef Posted October 5, 2023 Posted October 5, 2023 any steroids yet? any possibility that it's fungal? Quote
k2mountain Posted October 5, 2023 Posted October 5, 2023 Antibiotic resistance in society rears it's ugly head. Hearing loss sucks. Remember the sound of an adult's voice in any Peanuts TV episode (they sounded like a muffled trumpet)? That's what it sounds like. And the really frustrating part is I know I'm missing out on something important. 1 1 Quote
dpberr Posted October 5, 2023 Posted October 5, 2023 I'd be interested in knowing what kind of antibiotics you've used. The only antibiotic that works for me are the quinoline class drugs. The weak sauce penicillin antibiotics that urgent care and primary care doctors will prescribe usually dent an infection but doesn't completely kill it. Also make sure you're not Vitamin D deficient. Quote
scuba guy Posted October 5, 2023 Posted October 5, 2023 On 9/30/2023 at 8:16 PM, Simon said: He told me I could still swim but was not supposed to go any deeper than 3' under. Yes, but my insurance considers it a cosmetic elective! So 3 items and no joking 1) do you have vision impairments with this 2) are you dizzy 3) have you gotten vertigo As to the other poster Go 100 percent vegan More on the veggies side and fruits and greens 😋. Yes you will have sticky fats but it will eliminate some of the other items you could be having. Also if you don't drink that much and or don't drink hoppy or dark beer after a week of during this drink one. It is a kleanse for your system to get all of the antibiotics out of you. Quote
GETTOTHE50 Posted October 6, 2023 Posted October 6, 2023 do you have a history of head trauma? Try to see if there is an osteopathic doctor in your area that specializes in manipulation. They have some cranial techniques that can increase lymphatic drainage and decrease sympathetic outflow to the areas your having symptoms. it may take a couple appointments to get results, but sometimes it can take just one. Quote
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