Background: I have hypothyroidism for which I take Armour Thyroid, blood levels are good. I also have dryness problems - eyes, mouth & throat. For the past couple of years my ears have itched a lot, was checked by an ENT doctor, everything looked okay at that time (couple years ago). About two months ago, I had several episodes of vertigo, including one that lasted for an hour, with vomiting. After each episode it felt as if I had a hangover (without the headache) for several hours. It was determined to be a salt crystal issue, it went away and hasn t happened again. Around that same time I noticed an occasional thump in my right ear, which eventually became like a tiny little drum roll - I can both feel and hear it. It stopped in my right ear but is now in my left ear and happening much more frequently, especially when I yawn or burp.