Ear Fullness Gradually Progressing as the Day Goes on / Certain Activities Make It Worse

[kingsfan]

Well I've been noticing the static sound in my right in increase this week, either that or I've become more aware of it. Today now the EEeeEEee sound in my right ear that developed after the COVID-19 vax has started become more of a constant tone. This all 4 days after having pain my ear after doing the valsalva maneuver. I guess I did cause damage. This is really getting to be too much to handle.

 

[Vicki14]

@kingsfan, I experienced the same, for a long time. It did slowly, gradually (with setbacks) get better over about 1,5 years.

I've stopped equalizing pressure (Valsalva maneuver). In my opinion the fullness gets better for most - measured by the month.

What caused yours? X

 

[MindOverMatter]

@Vicki14, the onset of fullness, distortions, sound sensitivity and so on was noise induced (+ stress). After a concert. About 20 months ago. It is what it is, and with time it will get better for most people.

How are you doing these days?

 

[makeyourownluck]

@kingsfan, I experienced the same, for a long time. It did slowly, gradually (with setbacks) get better over about 1,5 years.

I've stopped equalizing pressure (Valsalva maneuver). In my opinion the fullness gets better for most - measured by the month.

I'm so happy to read this. The pressure is awful.

 

[Mi1]

Do you feel like the muscles or tendons in your ears are really tight then?

I find if I put my finger on the outside of my ear and move it around I get crackling in the "tendons".

My ear feels more stiff overall, it's crazy. Things have slowly been getting better over the last two months. I haven't been able to find an explanation yet.

How is it now? I also have a stiff tight feeling...

 

[Cory_]

I have a friend who is constantly telling me to try acupuncture. I should definitely stop sitting around and feeling sorry for myself and try more things. Anything that can help even a little will be huge for me.

Brian Newman swears by it and he has one of the worst cases of noxacusis in the country.

 

[Rachael Robins]

I have this and it's caused by my jaw. Mild in the morning and usually dire by the time bedtime comes around. For me it's a combination of my jaw pressing onto my Eustachian tubes and ear itself. My lower jaw is too far back, slightly more on one side than the other.