Headaches and Ear Fullness

[camalmom]

For about 8 years now I have had horrible headaches, ear fullness and dizziness. It hits out of nowhere. I have been diagnosed with vertigo 3 times. I have been told I have had inner ear infections, my ear needs to pop, and my doctor still doesn't know what is wrong. I was getting these attacks every few months but now I am getting them about every other day. I am just getting tired of not knowing what is going on. I had an MRI done and it was clear. I know there is something wrong but nobody knows what. Also when I get these attacks I get very tired and I can't raise my head anymore than 90 degrees or I get off balance. If there is anyone who can shed some light on this topic I would greatly appreciate it.

[camalmom]

Thank you all for the advice.It is really appreciated.

[HDP]

This sounds very much like vertigo. Have you ever heard of a condition called Meniere's disease? This is an inner ear condition where the pressure in the inner ear fluid changes and the result is often vertigo, nausea and sometimes hearing loss (hearing loss can temporary or permanent).
An ENT (ear nose and throat) specialist is the person to check this out. You may not have Meniere's, but your symptoms justify a thorough ENT examination. It is also worth to have balance testing done by an audiologist, but this requires an ENT referral - so get to the ENT first.
Depending on the nature and cause of your symptoms - there may be medication available!

[DustinsMom]

I have had Menieres for several years. It is a horrible disease. Your symptoms sound like Meniere's, especially the vertigo and fatigue. I have attached links for you to read. Maybe this will answer some of your questions. Even if this is not what you have, this info wil be helpful.  Good luck!

http://www.dizziness-and-balance.com/disorders/menieres/menieres.html

http://www.infoforyourhealth.com/Ear%20Diseases/Meniere%27s%20Disease.htm

http://www.menieres-disease.ca/menieres_signs_symptoms.htm

[Demiguise]

Is problem only one side (hdaches/earful), or both sides/ears?
An mri won't show all the firing of the nerves. Ears get full
from infections to baroreceptors in you that respond to weather.
You need a Coronal CT to check better angle of sinuses over to
ear. The vertigo may be coming from inner ear but the 'pop' to
clear is the middle ear compartment. May be another problem
called MEE 'Middle Ear Effusion'. It's when the middle ear
sticks or fuses to inner ear window. Hard to dx. Have you tried
valsalva maneuver (able to hold nose & pop ear)? Get copies of all tests for hm-file & ask abt CT. If that's clear, might be
an autonomic-reflex problem. It's not uncommon for adults to be
sent to an Otolaryngologist & have a temp-eartube as a trial to
dx. & relieve pressure. Gd-luck.