Myringotomy: How long til the ear feels normal?

@chelmsford@sueinmn I had the exact same procedure (myringotomy without tube placement) in my left ear. I had allergies and my head was congested (I was taking Claritin-D for relief). I ended up flying cross country and during the descent my ears clogged up. Before this episode the ears would pop or clear up within 2 to 3 minutes. This was a Monday early morning. By Thursday the left ear still was clogged and went to my ENT. He stated I could do 3 things. (1) Do nothing (2) Prescribed antibiotics and steroids [he stated they don't really do anything] or (3) the myringotomy without tube placement, which I chose. It has been almost 3 weeks and no change, my ear is still the same. My ear did drain for about 4 days which is normal. I message my ENT on MyChart and told him my concerns, especially after I started doing the Valsalva maneuver after the procedure and wanted to know if this caused any damage to the eardrum. He answered the draining is normal but did not address my other concerns and has since not communicated with me after sending more messages asking for answers. I have another appointment with another ENT on April 10th and I hope I get relief and answers, I hate not being able to hear out the left ear.

I'm sorry you ran into "one of those docs" - the ones who ghost you when they don't have an answer. I hope you have a better experience with your new doctor.

By the way - the story about flying when congested reminded me of doing the same many years ago, and ending up in the ER in St Louis on a Sunday night with a ruptured ear drum. It took a long time to heal, and several months for my hearing to return to normal.
Sue

Please ask your new ENT about Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone .It cured my ear problems,if you do try it,get the one made by Sandoz.Good luck

Thank you, @khurshid123 I will definitely mention them to my new ENT!

Is it back to normal now?!!! Had this done a couple days ago and am freaking out.

How are you doing now??! I got mine done a couple days ago and have the same issue. Please help.

Anyone have any update on how they are doing? I had this done this morning and have yet to feel any relief

Ryan have you gotten better?? I’m going through this now.

A year and a half later....my ears just get worse.
Good luck everyone.

Hi, did the doctors ever figure out after the grommet was installed in lower eardrum why like me 3 months after myringotomy procedure my ear is blocked, lots of pressure, no fluid nor infection and tinnitus? I can’t live like this it’s excruciating