Hi, I’m new here. In 2007, I had TM plugging of left ear. Since then, I go through long periods of pre-surgery symptoms: dizziness, imbalance, intermittent vertigo, plugged ears with pressure, ear pain, nausea, sound sensitivity, and louder than normal tinitis. These episodes seem to be triggered by colds, air and cruis travels. Really anything that messes with my inner ear pressure. All recent imaging shows surgical site in tact except hearing tests says there is a window. Nothing helps not even vestibular exercises. These episodes last anywhere from 8 weeks to 3 months 😞 As you all know these symptoms are extremely debilitating. I try and just sit or lay still as even walking through my house trying to do light house work makes me feel like I’m on a boat in the ocean in a very bad storm. It’s hard to cook, clean, do laundry and even take care of pets. My kids are grown but it’s even hard to be a grandmom during these episodes. I am looking for support from people that understand what I’m going through. Also, I went 25 years pre-surgery before I was even diagnosed. Thanks for understanding and listening.