Left Ear Twitches in Response to Sound Since a Bad Cold

[Contrast]

For the past three days my left ear has been twitching in response to louder then average sounds after having a bad cold and soar throat. I believe it is my eustachian tube opening and closing and not tinnitus. Though I do have mild tinnitus in both ears.

http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/...cle_33138de3-438a-59e7-b2bf-d5dff6227b2d.html

I don't think it effects my hearing at all but it's really annoying having to deal with this crap.

Let's hope it goes away as I am still recovering from a cold.

 

[Contrast]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_tympani_muscle
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23571302

 

[kiel]

I'm basically going through the same thing right now. Did this ever calm down for you yet, @Contrast ?

 

[Ed209]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_tympani_muscle
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23571302

I get that all the time. Sometimes it's a constant tap like a metronome that starts and stops. And other times it's like a flutter. It can also be induced by stress so try not to worry about it. It will resolve.

 

[cspc]

For the past three days my left ear has been twitching in response to louder then average sounds after having a bad cold and soar throat. I believe it is my eustachian tube opening and closing and not tinnitus. Though I do have mild tinnitus in both ears.

http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/...cle_33138de3-438a-59e7-b2bf-d5dff6227b2d.html

I don't think it effects my hearing at all but it's really annoying having to deal with this crap.

Let's hope it goes away as I am still recovering from a cold.

EDT for sure, some issues with your nose/pressure in ears. I'm through the same thing.

 

[Anthonyr]

I have this really badly. My ears flutter and spasm all the time. It is usually a lot worse when I am focusing on it though or I'm having a anxious day.

 

[Michellejean]

Yes I have this in my right ear when I hear high pitched sounds my ear will flutter and I can't stand it! Does it ever go away?