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I've had Covid twice--both times before the new vaccine came out. It very much mimics my autoimmune disease. For eyes, I go to an ophthalmologist, and they test pressure, visual field and color contrast and check the retinas. You might do that. I use Systane and Pataday for my eyes, which are very dry. My mouth is dry too so I use Oral B dry mouth wash so I protect my teeth and gums. It is Sjogrens overlap. An ENT might be best for checking your ear health, as well. I get occasional vertigo and Dramamine and the Eppley Maneuver or Foster Somersault help. Tinnitis affects alot of people; I deal with my TMJ and it seems to relieve it. Best of luck. An ENT might be best for checking your ear health, as well. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/covid-can-cause-strange-eye-and-ear-symptoms/

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dloos | @dloos | Mar 11 6:08pm

Thanks for your comments.
I am on my 7th ENT. He is suggesting balloon inflation of Eustachian tubes. I will try it as it seems low risk with a fairly high success rate.

I also use Systane and Pataday for my eyes. I have seen Optometrist, Ophthalmologist and Retinologist about my eyes. They don’t find anything amiss, but my eyes seem foggy and dry all the time.
I use some overnight lozenges for my dry mouth, and I use Xlear spray for dry nasal passages. I have been tested three times for Sjogrens, and it is always negative.

I went to PT for eight weeks for Vestibular therapy, and it made no difference. I was fitted with a TMJ mouthpiece. It made no difference.
As you can tell it is not for lack of trying that I have had no answers or improvement.
I keep hoping at some point we’ll hit on something to give relief.

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