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What Causes Constant Balance Problems After Treating Otitis Media With Effusion?
Posted on
Thu, 18 Jan 2018
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Thu, 18 Jan 2018
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Question : I was diagnosed with otitis media with effusion a little over a month ago. The pressure in my ears has subsided, but I still have issues with my balance being off at times. Is this normal to have one symptom subside and still be dealing with another? Is there any over-the-counter meds that I would take to help with this issue? Thanks!
FEMALE
My balance will seem off (sometimes it is worse laying down), twice in the last month I got dizzy, and I did have pressure in my ears (now gone).
Current medications
Zoloft(daily), Clonazepam(as needed for panic attacks)
FEMALE
My balance will seem off (sometimes it is worse laying down), twice in the last month I got dizzy, and I did have pressure in my ears (now gone).
Current medications
Zoloft(daily), Clonazepam(as needed for panic attacks)
Brief Answer:
this can occur in some persons
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes,unfortunately there can be a lingering problem with balance in persons with a prior history of problems in the ear.
There are over the counter medications that help with balance but they are only generally only used for a short period of time because they can sometimes prevent the body from healing and correcting itself. Eg dramamine, meclizine,
They may cause added drowsiness when combined with clonezepam.
If the loss of balance gets worse or does not resolve after an additional 1 to 2 weeks, then you can be reassessed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
this can occur in some persons
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Yes,unfortunately there can be a lingering problem with balance in persons with a prior history of problems in the ear.
There are over the counter medications that help with balance but they are only generally only used for a short period of time because they can sometimes prevent the body from healing and correcting itself. Eg dramamine, meclizine,
They may cause added drowsiness when combined with clonezepam.
If the loss of balance gets worse or does not resolve after an additional 1 to 2 weeks, then you can be reassessed.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes, it does help. Thanks! Would something like Mucinex be helpful in drying up the remaining fluid?
Brief Answer:
unfortunately would not help in this area
Detailed Answer:
HI
Typically this is used to help with mucus in the nose and other aspects of the airways.
It basically increases the thickness of mucus so that it can be expelled by coughing from the airways.
It would not help with fluid in the ears unfortunately
unfortunately would not help in this area
Detailed Answer:
HI
Typically this is used to help with mucus in the nose and other aspects of the airways.
It basically increases the thickness of mucus so that it can be expelled by coughing from the airways.
It would not help with fluid in the ears unfortunately
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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