Hollow echo distortion in ear? Scared

I had veneers placed on the top six front teeth. While waiting for the permanent veneers I started to get an echo when I spoke at an elevated tone. (Louder than normal) then it got to a point where I had to speak in a very low tone. Once the permanents were placed on .. it stopped for about 3-4 weeks. Started back up. The echoing very disturbing and causing anxiety. I end not wanting to speak at all. My dentist has no idea what I’m talking about. Oddly though it only started while getting the vaneers. I’m going to see a ENT but it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be any help after reading all of comments. Does anyone know anything about this?

I’ve had progressive hearing loss since 2022, I developed an intermittent echo and head fullness sensation but not pain. It is associated with lightheadedness and gait imbalance since 6/23. A stroke was ruled out and I was given a Ménière’s diagnosis by a neurologist. I saw an ENT who doesn’t feel it’s Ménière’s. My balance is markedly improved but the echo/head fullness is intermittent with barely any hearing. I was told I have profound hearing loss particularly high pitch and will need hearing aides. My hearing is not great but improved when I do not have the echo symptoms. Should I see another ENT or an audiologist for further testing. It could possibly be related to antibiotics which I have taken in the past for lung issues. Thank you.

You may have "patulous eustachian dysfunction". I developed this condition after an ENT (who I was sent to for post nasal drip) did a nasoscopy (camera tube through nose to back of throat) and said I had a lot of mucous and should take decongestants, use a nettipot, and squirt prescription steroidal nasal spray up my nose 4 times per day. 3 weeks later I told him my sinuses were dry and hurting and I had to stop using so many treatments. The post nasal drip hadn't really bothered me much anyway, I just cleared my throat more often! The ENT then did second "nasoscopy" and the next day I woke up and told my husband, "I can't hardly hear you, it sounds like I'm underwater, and I hear my own voice louder than anything else." Later that day, as it didn't change back, I called the ER and they told me to come right in, sudden hearing loss is dangerous. They did an MRI to make sure there wasn't a tumor or impending stroke, and sent me home. That was 18 months ago, and it's the same or worse. My social life came to a screeching halt. I can't hear what people are saying even with new top of the line hearing aids. It can make it all worse, as loud noises so close to my ears isn't good! I had several hearing tests and it's going downhill. The ENT shrugged it off saying maybe they could do surgery, but research shows that's "iffy" especially for people over 50-60. My Primary doc referred me to another ENT but she turned me down - turns out as she's in practice with the nasoscopy ENT. At this point I'm looking at phones that transcribe into words. I text people more than try to talk. I wish you luck. I wish I knew what to do.

I was diagnosed with "patulous eustachian tube dysfunction with bilateral hearing loss". The eustachian tube valves are stuck in the open position and will not close. There's no infection anywhere, but they have both been stuck for 18 months now, and my hearing is worse. The ENT who I'd been sent to before this happened said it was maybe part of Menieres, as I have occasional vertigo as well as ongoing bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus. I keep Meclazine on hand always; it stops vertigo if I take one pill and lay down with eyes closed for an hour or so. Hearing loss and the PETD? No known cure for any of those things, especially the "elderly".
I think it's what you say ~ these conditions are rare and treatments are "iffy".

Find an otolaryngologist. I have the same thing and my doctor thinks its an autoimmune inner ear disorder. It’s a beginning.
Best wishes
Lynne

Did the doctor have any suggestions as to how to treat it?

That ENT has already resigned as your doctor. What a jerk.

I have also found that many 'average' doctors don't want to hear about 'problems' they can't fix with a pill or a treatment.

But a doctor that tells you how minor your 'problem' is compared to patients who are 'really sick' is the worst.

WE hear you and care, Valerie.

hugs, Elaine

Thanks Lynne,

I have severe immune mediated conditions, so it makes sense that this resonance echo for everything I say is just a new condition.

If it can't be fixed I have to get used it, along with the bad tinnitus since 1998!

I am taking Cephalexin which is making me sick with chills and fever and terrible flu-like symptoms. Maybe the resonance/echo is caused by this drug? But it isn't listed as a side effect.

thanks for you post, Lynne

Hugs, Elaine

Wow, only my own voice triggers the resonance echo, So I'm lucky!

I do have a Meniere's diagnosis since 2006. I have severe progressive polyneuropathy because my immune system attacks and kills the nerves, both peripheral and autonomic.

Maybe my new condition is just part of my ongoing damage.

I am very tired of it all!

Love, Elaine