I had very mild tinnutis and some hyperacusis for many
years. About two years ago the tinnitus became worse and I
sought medical help. All kinds of tests resulted in the
following:
I have an inner ear disorder and the bone is not solid (not
a correct explanation) - was given Didronel but it didn't
seem to make any difference.
Lipids were within normal limits.
Glucose tolerance test revealed mild hyperinsulemia and
I've been trying to be more careful about my already
reasonably good eating habits.
In the last several months I am sometimes dizzy and this
corresponds with the days when the T is worse. It seems to
me that it responds to weather changes but I can't track it
rigorously.
The thing that troubles me the most is that I can be
sitting still and suddenly, I get a great sense of a change
in pressure in my ears (not pain), and the sound of the T
changes pitch and intensity. I usually get dizzy at the
same moment.
I'm wondering if anyone has any idea what might cause this
to happen and of course, any suggestions.
TIA
Louise
Sjeik Spier - 16 Sep 2003 15:55 GMT
> I had very mild tinnutis and some hyperacusis for many
> years. About two years ago the tinnitus became worse and I
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> Louise
Louise,
Seems to me that you're suffering from Meni?re's disease (tinnitus + dizzy +
ear pressure).
http://www.menieresinfo.com/

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Jim Chinnis - 16 Sep 2003 16:13 GMT
Louise <louise2002@nyc.rr.com> wrote in part:
>I had very mild tinnutis and some hyperacusis for many
>years. About two years ago the tinnitus became worse and I
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>Louise
Have you been checked carefully for any mastoiditis (inflammation or infection
of the mastoid bone)?
If the bone is extremely porous, I imagine you might be very susceptible to
barometric changes. Whether a treatment should be undertaken would depend on
your situation and the options open to you.

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ENTconsult - 16 Sep 2003 17:36 GMT
Dizzyness, tinnitus, sense of pressure in the inner ear all can be signs of
increased fluid pressure in the inner ear. Some persons respond to salt free
diet, taking Distilled Water (without salt).
some persosn note that these symptoms come on after salt intake.
Murray Grossan, M.D.
http://www.ent-consult.com
http://www.hydromedonline.com/presentingthehydropulse/
Oregon7 - 16 Sep 2003 21:36 GMT
Slight dizziness, tinnitus, and changes in pressure can result from a benign
condition related to a brief spasm in the muscles of the middle ear space. Do
you have also a temporary loss of hearing at the same time? Could you check
the next time it happens and see if it feels like you experience a short term
shift?
Marsha Johnson
ENTconsult - 17 Sep 2003 05:08 GMT
Marsha I have seen lots of tensor tympani muscle spasm. None were true
tinnitus.
these clear nicely with EMG biofeedback.
Murray Grossan, M.D.
http://www.ent-consult.com
http://www.hydromedonline.com/presentingthehydropulse/
Louise - 17 Sep 2003 05:42 GMT
> Slight dizziness, tinnitus, and changes in pressure can result from a benign
> condition related to a brief spasm in the muscles of the middle ear space. Do
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> Marsha Johnson
Yes - I do experience some shift in my hearing and I always
become very frightened. However, I don't think it actually
changes my hearing or if it does, only for a second until I
readjust. But there is no question that I feel the loss of
hearing in the ear that has suddenly changed pressure.
Do you think I really do lose hearing -- even for a few
seconds or might it just feel that way?
Louise
Oregon7 - 17 Sep 2003 20:46 GMT
>Do you think I really do lose hearing -- even for a few
>seconds or might it just feel that way?
>
>Louise
I think that these tiny muscles pull on the chain of miniature bones in the
middle ear space, and then they drag on the eardrum, causing it to stiffen and
therefore we just don't 'hear as well. But this is entirely a short term
action....and generally disappears in less than a minute or two.......does that
sound like what you are feeling?
MJ
Louise - 18 Sep 2003 05:42 GMT
> >Do you think I really do lose hearing -- even for a few
> >seconds or might it just feel that way?
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> MJ
Yes, maybe, it certainly doesn't last long but it sure is
scary!
Louise
Oregon7 - 20 Sep 2003 23:27 GMT
>Yes, maybe, it certainly doesn't last long but it sure is
>scary!
>
>Louise
Yes, it sure can be. When we already have something, if something else comes
along, we are twice as likely to be alarmed..
Take care.
Marsha