Hearing LOSS.. Tapping sound

Sounds like it could be an ear infection.

Since ear things distress me, I'd be heading off to the walk-in clinic right away.

Well If I do go to the docs... it will have to be tomorrow unless they have some late night appts... (like 5).. but I was there on Monday for something else (completely different thing)

Infection--particularly infection near the brain--should not be relegated to the back burner.

Did you go to any loud concerts lately? Any other exposure to loud noises?

Agree that it's a good idea to be seen by a doc.

Yeh same!!! But I dont think that it is an emergency unless is starts to cause you ALOT of pain!!!! go whenever the bookings are free and its good for you

Quit stalling, go see a doctor. It's probably just otitis media (middle ear infection) , but you should go see a doctor or audiologist anyway, because OM can sometimes cause permanent hearing loss. i say that despite not having ever gone to a doctor about my continual bouts of OM .


Strange, strange symptoms. It sounds somewhere between otitis media and tinnitis, lol. with something else thrown in for good measure. I pop my ears all the time as a result of increased middle ear pressure, and think that's pretty typical of OM.


Don't stall it by asking question from random internet strangers. See a doctor. None of us know anything about medicine, and your symptoms seem to be very atypical of otitis media . YOur problem might even be neurological, and could suggest a larger problem. Personally, I'd be more worried about a muscle spasm than lasted for hours than a little OM.

N>B> Edited because of usual dyslexia lol

Get it sorted, and quick!!


Damage to the ear can lead to 'tinnitus', the exact opposite to deafness. A loud, high-pitched noise for the rest of your life.



Take it from me. You DON'T want it!

Well I have yet to go to the doctors because it stopped a little after I left work.... but then It started again today..... this sucks!

Does that mean it's only happening at work?

I know I always go on about this but Im lactose intolerent (are you really MG, Ive never heard you constantly waffle on about that before)
Some of the symptoms you mentioned,dizziness, deafness,tapping (tho mine is more like a clicking)and headaches are all in keeping with being lactose intolerent.

Just thought Id mention it, but I think the other guys are right.It sounds like an ear infection which is effecting your balance.Go see a doctor.

Now I just have the tapping... yes it is like a clicking MG.... but I don't drink milk and I steer clear of most dairy products because I have always been sensitive towards them.

But it is driving me insane and it is just clicking away and gettin louder then softer.... but it doesn't hurt... it is just annoying and I can't miss work to go to the docs... and by the time I get out of work the docs. are closed

Ok well I gave in and called my doctor.... they have an appt/ for 2:15 but now I have to ask my boss if I can leave

If I were you, I'd tell my boss not ask my boss, but that's just me.

Something very straightforward like..."I've been having this inner ear problem that does not appear to be getting any better. The only time my doctor can see me is 2:15 today, so I will be leaving at (whatever time) to get it evaluated. If time permits, I'll be back after my appointment."

Then, little missy, you better report back to us too!

The doc. said it is my sinuses..... The tube under my eye is filled with fluid.... no ear infection!!! So I have to take clarinex and afrin...

I've haven't taken the clarinex yet cuz the afrin alone has made it better!!

Thanks guys!

Take both meds, izzie. One is for the cause, the other for the symptoms. You need to deal with both.

Glad you went and got this looked at.

I am scared to take the pill..... everytime the doc. gives me a pill I get really sick

The Clarinex is to deal with the underlying sinusitis - that you need to deal with. If necessary, break the tablet in half.

Just covering the symptoms won't work in the long run.