Sinus and ear problems since December

[BrandonB525]

In early December 2014 I had a sinus infection and was given antibiotics, however since then I do not feel like I completely recovered. My throat is sore and I have sinus pressure. Also my ears always feel muffled and full of fluid, and it sounds like a clicking popping sound every time I swalllow. I also feel feverish and fatigued almost very day. My primary sent me to an ENT and said that things look fine, and said that I might have acid reflux or TMJ, which was no help. It is now June and I have been suffering with this for six months, I'm sick of always feeling like I have a cold. Any ideas? I don't know what to do

[tschock]

These are also some of the symptoms of Menniere's Disease.

It took many years of suffering ( and tons of anxiety medications ) before a doctor ( who had this herself ) finally diagnosed me.

[eyesonfire]

Hi brandon. I know your pain. Last June, my ear started popping. At first, my left ear would only pop when sleeping. Doctors were trying to say that I have allergies ... I was given 3 nasal sprays and they did not work. Months flew by and I was not getting better. I was sent to see an ENT last Nov and it was a horrible experience cause he shooed me away and said I was fine. I knew I wasn’t but he did nothing for me. Now it is June 2015 .. One year later and I am still suffering. I have fullness, ear pressure and popping in left ear while humming in right ear. I am seeing another ENT next month so hopefully he can help me this time. I hope to recover soon and get better …. It sounds like you may have acid reflux, TMJ or ETD. Ask to see another ENT for a second opinion. Did the ent you saw put a scope up your nose? My ears pop everytime I move my mouth too. Have you tried steroid nasal sprays? Go back to your family doctor and ask to try a nasal spray and see another ent. If you think it is TMJ related, go see your dentist. If you think it is acid reflux, ask to see a gastro. I hear that people with ETD or Tinnitus never really recover fully … which is discouraging but you need a proper diagnose. You have to fight for your health and so do I. Keep me updated and hopefully we can recover soon. Thanks!!