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Lyme definitely goes after the ears - crackling, fluid, all the stuff you described. Classic early symptom.
You can also get forms of tinnitus. Probably 18 months before my lyme exploded I did have this mild "buzzing" in my right ear - can only hear it at night when it's very quiet. Had no idea that was the start of lyme.
Some people experience much louder ear noises and hearing loss. There is quite a bit on this forum if you search on Tinnitus.
Keep fighting the lyme. After 10 months of abx my ear noise is reduced to almost nothing so I always think that's a good sign. Of course the ear crackling still continues....
~webmeg
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I also had/have the exact same symptoms. The full feeling in my ears has gotten better w/treatment but I still have the crackling in the right ear and tinnitus occasionally.
Also like you, I feel like there's fluid but ENT said no. Must be something deeper, in inner ear they can't see.
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Keebler
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Christina,
First, If that is your real name that you have in your signature line, I'd suggest dropping the last name for security reasons.
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Are you being treated by a LLMD ?
Yes, what you describe is common with lyme.
Massage may help. Cranial-sacral therapy, especially. They may also reach inside your mouth to release the tubes, so to speak. This can be wonderful. See if you can find someone trained in UPLEDGER INSTITUTE techniques.
A good neck pillow may help.
Magnesium may help.
Allicin capsules really helps my ears "open up"
Going dairy, gluten, soy and corn-free is often advised to see if phlegm will diminish. After a few weeks off all this, you can slowly add back in one thing at a time and see if you get phlegm. Phlegm is just a wonderful hotel for infections, so you want to decrease that if you can.
Also, it is very helpful for your ears (and your liver and your brain) to try going scent-free for a while with all your shampoos, soaps and house-hold products. Then, you can add back in some gentle natural essential oils, perhaps. A lot of the "air fresheners" on the market are actually highly toxic and the ears detect that first.
But, ultimately, I hope you have been properly assessed for TBD and are on a good treatment protocol. If infections are involved, you MUST address that.
The thread below describes a variety of vestibular effects (inner/middle ear) and offers suggestions similar to those listed above.
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Topic: TINNITUS: Ringing Between The Ears; Vestibular, Balance, Hearing with compiled links
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Yes I have started to see my llmd and just started my treatments. Well actually I will in the morning.
I have a history of possible allerigc reactions to antibiotics, so just in case I want him there.
I didn't have reactions to antibiotics till i started being sick. My llmd thinks they were just herx's
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Keebler
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Christina,
So glad to hear that you have a LLMD (especially as they are very rare in the Pacific NW).
True, the herx can be very distinct. AND liver support can help diminish that, too. Your doctor should be able to tell you about that and it's discussed at length in the Singleton book.
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