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Ear drainage, dizziness
I have always had sinus infections off and on, and ear infections. When I was 20, I developed a very large blockage in my eustatian(sp??) tube in my left ear. It was so large, you could physically see it my neck. We treated it with several anti-biotics with no success. I was tested for cat scratche fever, but it was negative. My doctor FINALLY went out on a limb, and gave me an very strong anti-biotic that he said was only really given to people who had traveled to countries with bad water. (I hadn't been out of the state, let alone the country) However, this time it worked.
Ever since then I've fought off some strange bouts of vertigo, and sensations of "floating" In the past three months, every time I wake up I can hear fluid in my left ear. I've tried to flush it, but nothing comes out. When I clean my ears out with a Q-Tip, my right one always comes out with a bit of wax, but my left one comes out with nothing at all.
Cold/Sinus medication does nothing for it, not even decongestants. In the early morning, I'm very dizzy from it. Once I eat, and move around, it goes away. I can no longer hear the fluid, but I can feel it.
I've searched all over for a cause, but I can't find anything. I don't currently have a PCP, and don't want to drag myself to the urgent care clinic JUST yet, if this doesn't sound threatening.
My medical history is pretty basic, I was dxed with JRA when I was 18 months old, and have never had it involve anything more than my joints. (so far!) I'm 24, and other than the RA, I'm in good health.
Ever since then I've fought off some strange bouts of vertigo, and sensations of "floating" In the past three months, every time I wake up I can hear fluid in my left ear. I've tried to flush it, but nothing comes out. When I clean my ears out with a Q-Tip, my right one always comes out with a bit of wax, but my left one comes out with nothing at all.
Cold/Sinus medication does nothing for it, not even decongestants. In the early morning, I'm very dizzy from it. Once I eat, and move around, it goes away. I can no longer hear the fluid, but I can feel it.
I've searched all over for a cause, but I can't find anything. I don't currently have a PCP, and don't want to drag myself to the urgent care clinic JUST yet, if this doesn't sound threatening.
My medical history is pretty basic, I was dxed with JRA when I was 18 months old, and have never had it involve anything more than my joints. (so far!) I'm 24, and other than the RA, I'm in good health.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi Arris,
You need an examination by an ENT specialist and an audiogram to determine the source of your fullness, "fluid feeling" and dizziness. There are a number of disorders that could be contributing. Eustachian tube dysfunction does not typically cause dizziness in itself, but you could have an inner ear problem that is contributing to your dizziness.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
You need an examination by an ENT specialist and an audiogram to determine the source of your fullness, "fluid feeling" and dizziness. There are a number of disorders that could be contributing. Eustachian tube dysfunction does not typically cause dizziness in itself, but you could have an inner ear problem that is contributing to your dizziness.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
What was the name of the strong antibiotic you got? Was it IV or oral?
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