eustachian tube problems

Hi Simone,
please see my answers:

When did this problem start up? started from 2009 as otitis media in ear which reduced to the swelling feeling after years of medication.

When did you find out about dairy allergy? about 5-6 years back. I get congested from dairy from childhood and try to avoid it as much i can.

Have you ever gone for two weeks without any dairy at all? no ,not totally

If so, what happened? Generally ,not consuming dairy one day ,i feel better

Have you ever used homeopathic medicines before or seen a
homeopath in person? yes, i had started using Kalimur ,but it didnt help much.

also please find answers to questionarrie below:

Patient ID: Sex:Female Age: 29

Please answer the following questions in a descriptive manner after careful analysis and recollection of previous experiences and happenings.

1. Describe your main suffering? eustachian tube swollen/blocked , feel like something is stuck inside the tube,mucuous feeling in ear and throat at times



2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body? Nothing else



3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings? feel depressed and irritated at times because of ear problems


4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst? very congested ,ear pain


5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease? started with an episode of otitis media in 2009 .I changed my location for job and weather was different .Weather changed often.
This caused me lot of colds and then an ear infection -otitis media(fluid in ear)



6. Which time of the day you are worst? no particular time ,but worst after lunch

7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same? Food aggravates it ,especially dairy and fried food.



8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
No


9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather? I feel good in hot weather


10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc. I am quiet person .moody at times

- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm? normal

- Do you like being consoled during your tough times? yes
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc? no

- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc? no

- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife? feel good about them

11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly? nothing


12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions? i like fried food ,icecreams


13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive? normal

14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive? normal

15. Is there any kind of food which your body can’t stand? no

16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?

17. How is your bowel movement and stool type? normal mostly ,have digestive problems inbetween

18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping? yes ,i sleep well and have a particular posture


19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general? yes

20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all? i believe in my inner gut


21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication? many antibiotics and nasal sprays suggested by ENT Doctors


22. What major diseases are running in your family? blood pressure issues


23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance :slim built female

24. (ONLY FOR FEMALES)

Please answer the following questions:
(Please give details of your past menstruation if you have attained menopause.)
- Are the periods early, regular or late in general? How long do they last? they are normal,last for 3-4 days
- Do you suffer from any kind of physical or mental discomfort before, during or after the periods? period pain at times
- Is the flow scanty, normal or excessive? normal
- Is the blood thick bright red or pale watery? thick bright red
- Do you notice any clots in the flow? no
[message edited by sukhman on Thu, 17 Apr 2014 20:02:50 BST]

Hi Simone,
please see my answers:
What things make the PAIN worse or better ?

1. Time: Day, night, weekly, recurring at a specific time, etc. :: afternoon i feel worse.. morning time is okay. feel worse when hungry and better after taking food

2. Temeprature: Hot, cold. warm room, hot water, etc..

I Feel better in warm temperatures .. condition worsens in cold temperature..

3. Weather: Damp, rainy, clear, stormy, foggy, etc..

Clear sunny weather makes me feel better..i just hate cold weather

4. Position: Lying,lying on one side or the other, sitting, standing, etc..

lying on one side ,on the left hand side makes me feel better

5. Motion. Exercise, stretching, stooping, rest, rising up, etc...
noticed no difference with motion.

6. Bodily activities: Sleep. eating, urinating, coughing, etc.. noticed no difference

7. Sensory: Touch, pressure, light, noice, smell, etc..
applying warm pad makes me feel better

8. Psychological: When studying, from anxiety, anger, with stress, etc...

stress increases the feeling . when i am stressed and angry ,i feel the pain increasing.

OTHER

1. Are you living in an area with a lot of weather changes at this time?
doesnot change much at current place. earlier i used to live at places where weather changed a lot ,from where the problem actually began

What is the weather like?

Weather is hot and humid.Living in florida at this time.

2.You said you liked hot weather- hot and dry, or hot and humid or? hot and dry
3.What is your sleep posture? lying on one side
4. Explain digestion issues in between?? i suffer from upset stomach sometimes after
having food,which goes away in a day or 2. causes loose motions at times.

5.You said food aggravates and dairy and fried aggravate the most-
Explain further what happens when you eat.
i feel mucus generation ,irritates ear condition.Feel like entire throat and ear area is caught up by something.

6.describe the pain- is it aching, bursting , boring digging, etc : aching ,sharp

7.What else goes on with the pain? digestion, headaches, chills,
fever- anything that comes to mind. nothing else

8. What have you taken for this- antibiotics? steroids such
as prednisone? yes ,i was on prednisone ,various other nasal sprays suggested by diffrent doctors to relieve eustachian tube

9. Is there an infection going on now? or mucous now? no infection apart from continuous swelling /blocked feeling in ear

What is the mucous color when it goes on> white ,pale yellow

10. What comes first before this happens? are you getting a cold first?
no i dont get cold before this .this feeling is there now from long time,improves/worsens with weather ,food ,but doesnt go away.

Is there a weather change or?
slight weather change at this time ,from cold to spring

11. Are you on medication now, if so what? not on any medication now.
i do neti pot daily and take steam.
[message edited by sukhman on Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:12:09 BST]

Thanks Simone.

If i correctly understand,i need to take 3 doses everyday for 2 days and then report back? Please let me know if that is correct.

I may have to order this medicine online and may take few days before i get it,and will get back to you once i take the dose as instructed.


Thanks much

Thanks Simone. I will try to get the medicine.

Hello Simone,

I got the medicine and took dose as recommended.

With first dose ,i felt congestion which cleared up with second dose.
I felt better after taking 3rd dose at night. i also felt something like pressure building up in that part of ear like something is being pushed out.

The ear is definitely feeling lighter and the blockage/swelling feeling is reduced ,but its still there.not completely gone.

Same thing has happened with me with some previous meds too,the ear starts feeling ligher ,but doesnt fully cure.

Please suggest .Thanks much

i will report on Thursday.

thank you

Thank you for letting me know.

I didn't do neti pot since the day we talked.
I will get the saline spray.

and do i still need to avoid onion/garlic?

thank you.

Thank you .. i will report condition on Thursday

Hello Simone,

I feel pretty much same today as Tuesday . feeling better ,Ear is lighter ,but the feeling hasn't gone completely.

Please suggest .
Thank you.

Thank you.


One dose for whole day or 3 doses one one day as i did last time?

thank you

Thanks.. i will let you know tommorrow.

Hello...

Ear is better than yesterday ,i felt some movement in the area where i feel blockage in the night.

Still has not cleared fully ,but definitely feeling better.

Please advise.

thanks much.

Thanks..will report tomorrow

Hi,

Less improvement as compared to yesterday

Ear hasn't cleared fully.Still feel the swelling/blockage.

Please advise. thanks.