Help with Eustation Tube Dysfunction

[kidnurse81]

Hello.  My fiance has been suffering with eustation tube dysfunction for a little over 6mths. now.  We have tried numerous decongestants and nasal sprays as well as a round of steroids.  His ENT did allergy testing on him, however, he did not have any significant allergies.  Our last resort was to have PE tubes placed.  This only made his symptoms worse and they took them out after a couple of weeks.  Suprisingly after they took the tubes out and his ears were healing, he was symptom free.  When the holes closed up he began with the same symptoms all over again.  He has constant pressure in both ears, a fluid-like feeling (though the doctors say there is no fluid), and a stuffy nose.  He is completely miserable and losing all hope of getting better.  We are at a loss.  He has thought about having the PE tubes put back in and giving it a little longer this time to see if they will help.  We are both scared and upset and have no idea what to do at this point.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  Is there any other treatment at all for this disorder??
Thank you so much,
Amy

[ETD410]

I've recently had surgery (myringotomy with grommet insertion) and my ETD is starting to clear up. The surgery is still no guarantee - I'm sorry to hear about your difficulties with this. It took three ENTs, five doctors and a year of suffering and fighting before I finally got this treatment. It is not a silver bullet, but I've noticed that the tinnitus associated with my ETD has improved significantly.

It is so frustrating to just hear doctors saying you have to learn how to live with it, but I am eventually resigning myself to this sad fact.

[hollallen]

I have a blocked e-tube that has led to vertigo on occasion. I have been on decongestants and dramamine for the last few weeks.  Kaulhulk, I saw your post and thought I would give homeopathy a try.  I just started merc dulcis 30C and kali mur 6x 3-4 times a day for a blocked E tube.  It has only been one day but I have sensed my ear starting to produce more symptoms of blockage and tendency towards vertigo.  Is this normal?  Am I supposed to feel something specific when I start taking the remedies or do I have to wait for  while.  Been having this problem for the last 4 months and it is getting monotonous to say the least.  Loved to hear from you or anyone that has tried merc dulcis and kali mur for blocked e-tube with vertigo

[spidertheminder]

HI
I have like you had since I was Five about 11 tubes fitted until one specialist said no more. And him I have to thank. One of my drums is so scarred and inverted  I have real problems. Spent the last 9 months with pain not able to pop and hearing down 50%. But joy it came back and even though I have to pop at least 15 times a day I am so grateful to have at least some hearing back I can empathise. It can be so depressing.....

[Susie0826]

Silent sufferer, I've had this problem since I was three months old. I am now 58 . I can't tell you how many sets of tubes I've gone through.  I have been told by my Neurologist  that I had a phenoid cyst In my left sinus.  ENT doc said not to worry about it as it was no endangerment to my health. When asked how I found out about the cyst, I told him I told my neurologist that something was in my head causing pressure on the left side right behind  my left eye.  The ENT doctor said that was amazing, because most people don't even know they have those cysts.  This last ear infection ate through my eardrum completely. I now have a big hole with no eardrum and an exposed nerve that will require a tympanoplasty to repair.  I am going to INSIST that the cyst be removed also.

[mranderson329]

sounds like you have tinnitus.. I have the same problem my ears were ringing from loud music but now I also have ETD and ear pressure, have tried all sorts only thing I can suggest is check your diet, ie. less salt intake, mediterranean food, get an omega 3 fish oil and vitamin B12 supplement, acupuncture etc. also seems to soften the ringing and at night I use an Iphone APP with white noise like nature, rain or soft music to drain out the sounds..its been 3 months for me now and just learning to cope with it.. apparently the ringing can go away after some time but make sure you protect your ears to any loud noise exposure too...good luck!

[Kaulhulk]

I can click my ears at will, Eustachian tube opens and closes with the help of Tensor veli palatini and Levator veli palatini muscles. One can with practice clear the inner ear and even click it at will (as I do).

Hope the Homeopathic medicines helped you also. The Mercurius Dulcis 30C is works like magic.

Few days back my 4 year old Niece had ear pain after suffering a long bout of cold and Flu. I gave her the Merc Dulcis (4) drops in half cup of water and within 10 minutes her ear pain was gone, completely. It comes in stronger potency also if required.

Anger somehow increases sinus, so here's another point to ponder over.