CAN INNER EAR INFECTION LAST A YEAR OR MORE

[sheepfarmer]

CAN AN INNER EAR INFECTION LAST A YEAR OR MORE?

[jessica9228916]

I have been getting dizzy for almost a year now. The Dr told me I had an inner ear infection and gave me medication for dizziness. I have had a CAT scan and was normal also seen a ENT Dr and have another appt. soon with them to check the results to my blood tests and brain wave test. Also I have an appt. coming up with a neurologist. I hope they figure out what is wrong with me. I was told by an ENT that it sounds like either a crystal behind my ear came unattached or something else that I can''t think of thhe name (some kind of headaches). I thought it was from drinking so much pop so I quit drinking that and was still going on. Then I thought it was from cigarettes so I quit smoking and started takin g benadryl on the same day everyday twice a day. I didnt get dizzy again until I ran out of benadryl and didnt take it for a few days. So I would suggest while waiting for your appts. to try benadryl and also they have things to bring the immflamation down that you can get at the pharmacy.

[TJ92105]

Hello,

What a nightmare everyone... I have been dealing with headaches, dizziness, nausea, and balance issues for over a year.  I have had CAT scans, MRI's all normal. A year ago I found out I had an inner ear infection and the did a balance test that showed left ear weakness.  Well I had this procedure.  The doctore put this long needle in my ear and injected prednisone in the ear.  It helped for the most part.  So, last fast forward.  My symptoms are back and has hung around for about two months.  I had another hearing and balance test.  In addition, I had another sleep test.  Ok, so the sleep apena is still there, but the doctor says my problem is not due to the sleep apena.  The balance test showed left ear weakness still.  So, he want's to put me on an antidepresant which is suppose to cure the inner ear infection, dizzness, and headaches.  I'll try anything, but taking an antidepresant is a NO!  There has to be another way.  I know one thing I am tired of this.  

[genn13]

can a ear infection last for 3 years?

[urbanpanther]

Hello all once again.

My account seams to be working again. So its been awhile but all is good on my end still a little water in my right ear, Received the flu shot in November to ward off any potential bugs..All in all I am well.

I am Realizing that I need to relax and take at easy if I want to be around for a long time, Its hard for me to do this but I am slowly re-training myself to be just that and not let the small things bother me anymore...

[Uniha]

All symptoms that I did have are gone..But does anybody forget what normal is after haveing the inner ear infection?..I for some reason cant remember what normal feels like because I have been watching my body like a hawk over the last few months just not sure....

[Uniha]

Hello again, I had to create a new account as there is a glitch with my password?...At ant rate I have a new account.

OK where I left off. I just came back from a weeks holidays this past monday I had an apt with my GP two weeks ago..But canceled because I started to feel alot better. During my week off I reconnected with my family and just did some hiking and relaxing. I did get stressed when some family issues came up witch led to a vision migraine..It took about 3 days to clear up..I have started to listen to yoga music to help relax me after work and it is helping wonders. Since the migraine Ihas cleared up I am getting little muskle spasams on my forehead, Nothing that bad but it has taken all week to go away...It comes and goes more when I am tired at night.

- Light headness.....GONE
- Mild dizzyness........GONE
- Drosy.....................GONE
- Sick to my stomach(Comes and goes).........Gone
- Weakness in my legs and arms(only parts of the day)............GONE
- Ear rings once or twice a day.........GONE
- Pain in ear very mild.........Still there at times...

I have become very gitty,kind of all over the place and extremely positive this past week...I am not sure where this is coming from. My wife and I have started eatting more healthy and drinking lots of water everyday the past two weeks and feel amazing.

I know I have Anxiety issues and am woring through them. On another up side my heart fluttering witch I know is caused by anxiety has been absent for almost a month now.

DO you think this is due to taking more care of myself and or relaxing and trying not to let things make me so anxious?

J