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Myringotomy: How long til the ear feels normal?
Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Apr 15 8:02pm | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
Hello @kathyhg, and welcome. There are always complications but you have to weigh the risks with the potential benefit. My husband still has a tube in one ear from years ago. No longer gets painful earaches but occasionally does feel pressure in the ear with no tube. The current ENT does try to stay away from tubes and encourages decongestant and steroid nasal spray. Have you tried those? I wonder if you should look for a second opinion. Have you had any diagnostics done at all? In his experience a myringotomy tends to heal rather quickly but that is only one time when his ear pain was intense after flying. It provided immediate relief and had closed by itself in 6 months. How long have you been dealing with this condition?
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@sepdvm I really appreciate your comments and questions. I’ve decided not to go ahead with myringotomy procedure after reading more online and comments from people here.
I don’t think the ENT adequately assessed what was going on with me. I also think he could have presented other options when a quick internet search tells me there are other ways to treat this or not treat this. I’ve had this condition for neatly 7 years and not sure this is the best option for a chronic condition.
I’ve seen this ENT in the past and found him to be dismissive and disinterested. I had forgotten about that until I started thinking about the way he managed this appointment. Considering all of this, I am going to ask my GP first a referral to another ENT.
Thanks for your thoughtful comments.