I am an 83-year-old woman. I have the very SAME problems! All doctors seem to know what to do is keep prescribing meds--none help--and do hearing tests. Of course I can't hear--not with all the darn yuck stuck up in my head! It will clear for awhile, and then return. I have decided I have something so rare no doctor knows what to do. So.... Good luck with your problem. I definitely feel for you!