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Ears are main post Covid complaint

Posted by dloos @dloos, Sep 12, 2023

Anybody else with ears being your main post Covid complaint?

I’m sixteen plus months of feeling underwater with ear pressure. My symptoms started after I thought I was fully recovered from a moderate case of Covid. Six weeks after Covid infection we went to Hawaii. The plane flight seemed to trigger these ear issues.

It started just as the ear pressure thing, but over these last many months it has cascaded into, tinnitus, hyperacusis, dizziness, blurry vision, and just as a bonus I get intermittent swollen nasal passages. It’s as if my whole head is closing up on me. Not surprisingly I’m now pretty anxious because I’m not stable, and the ear pressure and other symptoms continue to worsen.

I see reference to ear issues now and then, but with most people it seems to be their lesser issue. Believe me I count my blessings that I have had very little pain, but my symptoms have me going nuts.
I’d love to hear from any others out there who might be similar to me.
I’ve been to a couple dozen different doctors, and really no one has a clue. I have seen multiple ENTs, Neurologist, Endocrinologist, Audiologist, Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Naturopath, Acupuncturist, Chiropractors, Vascular Specialist, and of course my PCP. Trust me, I am not an hypochondriac, though it does look like I might be. Until this, many times a few years would go by without my seeing a doctor.
I now know I sure took my good health for granted.
So, if you’re out there, I ‘d like to hear how you’re coping, and if you have found any answers.
Thanks.

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joannadarnell | @joannadarnell | 1 day ago
In reply to @joannadarnell "I feel like all of Long Covid is about old injuries, traumas, weaknesses. I have been..." + (show)
@joannadarnell

I feel like all of Long Covid is about old injuries, traumas, weaknesses. I have been dealing with many LC symptoms for a little over a year now. Almost every time i read someone's question/complaint i have to double check to make sure i didn't write it.

I had an old infection/injury to my left ear and am plagued with pulsatile tinnitus, chronic fluid behind that ear since my covid infection. Also, which i believe is a neurological symptom, extra sensitive to sound (hyperacuis). Sadly, nothing helps.

I do feel that everything has gotten better (fatigue, ear symptoms, POTs like symptoms, palpitations, BP disregulation with severe HTN, gi issues, brain fog) with use of: Nattokinease, increased dose of Vit D3 + K2, Pine extract for immune support, probiotics, digestive enzymes, Tri Magnesium, Zinc with occasional use of Vit c supplement, Sleep, Tapping/EFT, meditation, a senolytique Fisitin, a beta blocker and a calcium channel blocker, Amlodipine. Phew.

So grateful to be a part of this group because initially i was given a psych consult for my bp 200's/70 and my fatigue (I woke up suddenly like this, unable to even walk across the room without SOB and heartrate in 150's). I was previously a runner. now i can walk. Sometimes, i can "joggle" a few minutes.

Wishing you all the best on this Healing journey.

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Oh, PS, forgot to mention the general tinnitus! LOL

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jeindc | @jeindc | 1 day ago
In reply to @dloos "kspoon I’m sorry to say I have not found anything that gives relief. It is an..." + (show)
@dloos

kspoon
I’m sorry to say I have not found anything that gives relief. It is an endurance test everyday of pressure in my head, tinnitus and hyperacusis. In addition my eyes are blurry and burn. My doctor prescribes Klonopin for me which I use on especially bad days. It just puts me to sleep, but it is a break.
After three years I am very discouraged. My life is forever changed. I still seek answers, but I am very weary.
Good luck to you as well.

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Your eye burning, @kspoon - from Klonopin or from long COVID? Mine are and not from a drug. I have dry eyes as a result of aging and use drops a.m. and p.m. This is different. It seems to be part of the mouth rash/tongue swelling/tinnitus/musical tinnitus/ hearing loss - sorta laughing as in "all in my head" except it's really IN my head as well as other parts.

I'm only on year 2 and for you and others on this journey for longer, I dread my life and what will be as I seem to get new symptoms "overnight" - meaning within a week to a few days. That happened w/ my hearing loss.

This article "helps" to know what others have been through and imagine some among this group too have been referred to psychiatrists including in-patient. WHY can't we be believed? Posting this separately too. https://time.com/7206080/long-covid-psychiatric-wards/

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