Ears are main post Covid complaint

I can definitely relate to your comment! Mine was triggered Sept. 2022 after a 2 week trip into high altitude. I could have sworn I brought back some dreaded disease since my head hasn't been the same since. It's been one issue after the other. It's been like chasing rabbits, being referred from one doctor to the next, having various medical tests/scans, etc. I even ended up in ER with chest pains at which time they did a complete cardiac evaluation. So far, all of my tests have shown no major problems. Pulmonary test showed "minimal" pulmonary disease. At times, I've thought I was loosing my mind, never having had health issues before. THANKFULLY, I found relief using a low dose nicotine patch (3.5 which is half of a 7 mg patch), as well as supplementing with 50 mg of sublingual glutathione and increasing my Vitamin C intake. I was desperate, so I took the chance using this protocol. Strange as it sounds, within 30 minutes of applying the first patch, my head/ears actually opened up clearer than they had been in months! I have continued this for over a month, and have seen 75-80% improvement in my LC symptoms (off balance, head/ear pressure (like helium being pumped into my head), anxiety, brain fog, fatigue, shortness of breath, muscle weakness, joint paint) I have sought out the natural remedies, also adding daily Ashwaganda. I also use CBD oil daily. I've had good luck with Xlear Rescue nasal spray with essential oils for sinus congestion. Mullein leaf tincture also helps the lungs and congestion. I joined 2 social media groups on FB 1) Renegade Research #TheNicotineTest. 2) Long Haul Reset: Long Covid & Spike Injury Treatment. There is an overload of information in these groups that is overwhelming at times, but much of the information has been helpful to me. While being evaluated at a local Rehab facility, I was encouraged to seek out a doctor treating long C. Although I am much better, I plan to follow through with a scheduled appointment the end of this month. I know there are many smart doctors trying to get this nasty stuff figured out, and if by treating me can help others, that's a win!

I also have ear pressure and anxiety dizziness. I will look into your natural solutions. I am also looking to try a grounding Mat to help inflammation. 9 ent drs later and not on found a problem. Some suggested it was histamine related. So I’m also 2 yrs into allergy shots. No help with that yet. Also told moderate hearing loss so now it will be hearing aids. Please post me if you find the solution. God bless and stay safe.

I wish I had the solution.
I have been down the road you are on. Two and a half years for me. Allergy meds made me drier, but did not clear my ears.

I have slept on a grounding mat for over a year. While I believe it helps circulation, it has not helped my ears. I also wear hearing aids with minimal help. My hearing loss is mild. It is the pressure and disequilibrium that I find debilitating. I have also developed tinnitus and hyperacusis which makes it difficult to use hearing aids.

My eyes are also somehow involved. I have blurry vision which contributes to dizziness.
I continue to look for solutions and try treatments, but so far no luck.

Do you also use your hearing aids to deliver sound therapy?

I have the same problem. Literally the same thing happened to me. It was as if the air flight activated tinititus. And it hasn’t gone away since. It feels like it’s getting worse.

After I had Covid in 2021 I started having problems with my ears - sensitivity (the hyperacusis) and I was more prone to ear infections. I had a chronic ear and throat infection for a while. That has gone away at least. But now suddenly tinititus and hyperacusis and I’m 25 years old 😭

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my post. You can bet that as soon as I respond, I’m out the door for a nicotine patch!! I think you’re saying you cut it in half? Right?
I had read about this but it seemed a little “out there”. Having said that, I’ve tried mushrooms, smoke a little pot, and also pretty much everything you mention in your post. This is a tough one for sure. Even amongst other Long Covid sufferers we’re a little different. It doesn’t sound like such a big deal until you’ve lived with it for months. As you know, it’s a BIG deal, and does make you feel like your mind is going.
I wonder if I should drive (I do a little) because when you have these issues, everything is just off.
I have felt drunk for the past year. Does that make sense to you?
I’ll post how I do with the patch.