Echoing/hollowness sensation.

[Marion123]

Hi there,
I constantly read about "fullness in ear" but I have never read a post regarding anyone having a echo/hollow sensation where it interferes with hearing ability.  Anyone experienced this?

After extensive adjustments to my hearing aids to try and eliminate this sensation I am now looking at there being something wrong!!  I do suspect AN because I have all the symptoms, ie tinnitus (quite loud at times) meneires disease, hearing loss and this echoing, although I cannot describe it as fullness.

I am still waiting to get an appointment with a specialist in Vancouver but I am so very anxious as to the result naturally.

I must say this is a wonderful support forum so I now know where to come for help.

Thank you.

[james e]

Have you been diagnosed by an ENT for Meneires disease? It causes some loss of hearing, vertigo, tinnitus, and fullness of ear. Some or all of these symptoms are are also present with an AN. Your best bet is to get an MRI with contrast. I had a fullness feeling in my ear, but never a hollow feeling. Either way, good luck to you. Stay on board so we can keep tabs on you.

James

[Marion123]

I did reply to your post, James,  but I cannot find it......not very computer savvy!!

Anyhow thanks for your input....I was diagnosed with Meneires disease and I am on medication. I now have an appointment lined up for the 18th Feb to see an ENT specialist, needless to say I am very anxious about the outcome and anxious about having an MRI.   I have antrial fibrillation (rapid heart beats), and I know laying in that position for that length of time is not going to be a good scene but I`m sure like everyone I will cope, surprising what you can do when you have to.

Thank you once again.

[nftwoed]

Hello Marion;

   By "hollow/echo", do you mean a barrel type sound of your own voice? If so, to my knowledge that means too many low frequencies produced by the aid. Increased tinnitus generally equates to increased hearing loss.
   It's good you are seeing a specialist for I hope, an MRI.
   I'm sorry you have to wait so long for an appt, but, one can generally take heart ANs usually grow slowly.
   I hope you don't have an AN, but after spending time with Meniere's Disease pts, I've wondered at times who suffers more. Their outcome is tenuous at best while AN can be treated.
   Best wishes in your outcome!