Constant clicking in both ears...

[HateTheDrugs]

I have had constant clicking in both ears for over 2 months now. Sometimes they switch to just one at a time, but it's mostly both. It happens all the time. When I breathe in and out, when I swallow... but I click my throat because I get pressure in my ears and am trying to get it to stop. (which it never does)

I have seen 3 ENT docs, 2 dentists (one fit me with a small piece in case it was TMJ), went to see a TMJ specialist who said I had none of the symptoms because my jaw doesn't click and doesn't hurt when I chew. I've seen 2 chiropractors and an acupuncturist. Of course I've seen my family doc and I've been to the ER as well. (learned that those docs can't do a thing). I've had X-rays done and a CT scan. However, they decided to scan my brain and NOT my jaw/ears!! They say my brain is fine.

One of the ENT docs said it was allergies, but I've never been fully tested. Another said it was TMJ. And I'm still trying to figure that out.  One chiro uses an activator (looks like a child's toy gun and it pushes the bones back in place). I didn't have pain in my jaw until she used that on me. I have had lots of dental work, so we think that might have something to do with it, but no one can give me a definitive answer and it's driving me insane!  The next thing is to try and get an MRI.. but my insurance is telling me that I have to go see an oral surgeon to get it. (or they won't pay) But we don't have one anywhere near here on my plan and money is very, very tight.

I feel as though I've tried everything and so many avenues. I've tried ear candling, putting heat on it, the chiropractor and the acupuncturist put needles in my ears.  I've taken Claritin, tried Sudafed PE and used nose sprays and nothing has helped!

Doctors have looked at me like I'm nuts. But I'm not. It's very real and it's making me go crazy! I cry a lot because it just gets to be TOO. MUCH. I can't live like this. I can't. The ENT's say my ears are clean.  So it's either some sort of sinus infection or TMJ. But no one can tell me which one it is!!  It started when I stopped taking Zoloft, but I think that's just a coincidence. Not one person listed this as a withdrawl symptom. Any ideas/answers???  I can't keep going on like this

[Lilbunnybri]

I can tell you that every doctor I have ever seen has told me that I have the worst ears they have ever looked at. Now that im on zoloft its soooooooooooo much worse. Constant clicking and ears ringing. I found out the clicking in my ears is caused by a Deviated Septum, and either surgery or TUBES in my ears is what I can do. TUBES are gods gift to ears. TRUST ME, if I wasnt pregnant I would be getting them again. But Zoloft heightened my symptoms....and I have horrible side effects...but im waiting to see if it helps because I SUFFER from anxiety. Hope this helps a little bit...

[nebular]

I have the same problem, I had it before the zoloft and now I think the Zoloft has made it worse.  I also now have a ringing and buzzing in my ears and head.

[Heartofgoldie]

I have a lot of clicking in both my ears also plus I can a pulling to the side when I walk like a slight balance problem. I never fall down but just feel like I am being pulled to the side. I had some fluid in my middle ear a few months ago the family doctor said but he was not concerned that it would go away. I like you find it all annoying and you are right I been through this before and they look at you like your are psycho!  

[HateTheDrugs]

I stopped taking it because I don't want to take those types of drugs anymore.  It did nothing for my anxiety, which is why I was taking it. There's another topic on this site about withdrawl symptoms of Zoloft and not one single person mentioned it as a symptom; not even when I asked. I don't believe it has anything to do with that though. It just happened around the same time.  I have looked up the symptoms and haven't found anything about the ear clicking.  I can't even really find any info on it happening, period.  There's a few people, but not many.

Good luck with your tinnitus! And thanks for responding!

[idesofmarch]

Why did you stop taking Zoloft and did you stop cold turkey or do it gradually? If you think there is even the slightest connection, get a script for Zoloft again. It may help or atleast calm you down while finding the cause for you problem.  Have you Googled your symptoms or looked up withdrawl from zoloft symptoms? It can't hurt to look.  If you find any info, bring it to the doctor the next time you go. Good luck-I get crazy with tintinitis(SP?) and hearing loss!