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Diagnosed With A Left Labyrinthine, Discomfort In Left Ear, Pops When Burped. Reason For Constant Sensation In Ear?
On a recent vestibular test I was diagnosed with a left labyrinthine weakness of 55%. I have a more full feeling in the right ear, and the left ear feels like it needs to pop or has fluid/deposits moving around. I even have some discomfort in the middle of the left ear where the jaw bone meets the ear. It pops when I burp, and if I hold my nose there is far more pressure on the right side (the good side) than the left. This creates a constant sensation of imbalance. I feel like I m on a raft in the ocean when lying. Feel like I sway right to left while standing and get weak when sitting too long. It really affects my concentration. Any thoughts?
Fri, 21 Dec 2012
Hi,
You seems to be affected with bilateral labyrinthine disease L) more than right.Labyrinthine is important for gait balance because is connected to vestibulocochclear nerve and then brainstem which is important for gait balance.Hence you sways either side.You need to be on vestibular stabilization medicines ( betahistidine) ,renerving medicine and do vestibular rehabilitation exercise to strengthen your vestibular apparatus.You need to meet neurologist or Ent surgeon for same
You seems to be affected with bilateral labyrinthine disease L) more than right.Labyrinthine is important for gait balance because is connected to vestibulocochclear nerve and then brainstem which is important for gait balance.Hence you sways either side.You need to be on vestibular stabilization medicines ( betahistidine) ,renerving medicine and do vestibular rehabilitation exercise to strengthen your vestibular apparatus.You need to meet neurologist or Ent surgeon for same
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