Cerebral Small Vessel Disease (CSVD) and crackling in ear

I also have cvsd. I have not had the crackling but do have occasional tinnitus. My main problems are related to balance, gait, and falls, and occasional slurred speech/aphasia.

I also have those issues as well. Along with lightheadedness, dizziness, forgetfulness at times. My mind at times of stress can almost get like a block to it where I can't seem to think clearly, time seems to be a problem occasionally. It's also effects my heart now.

I also have SVD with ischemic strokes with gait, balance, vertigo, ataxia, tinnitus, issues, but no crackling in my ears. I do however wear hearing aids. I would recommend seeing a good audiologist. They have tons of practical knowledge and experience. You could also have them send the audiograms (hearing test results) to your doctor.

Thank you I will do that. It seems like there is always something new to this disease. Like this is today but tomorrow , who knows what's next. It flies help to know others have the same.I'm thinking mind has gone into the moderate stage as these symptoms grow worse. Do you know what stage you are at?