I've read that there are links between ETD and T. I'm just wondering if anyone else on the forum is suffering from both, like myself. Whenever the pressure in my ear is not released it begins to feel blocked, which then makes it feel as though my hearing had decreased, thus making the T seem louder than it usually is. It's really very irritating and lately my ETD has been worse, even though I haven't suffered from a cold, allergies, or any sort of sinus problems.
I also really hate noise from televisions, computers, video games, etc... It seems like a form of Hyperacusis, but it also seems as though I would be more sensitive to other sounds. Any ideas?

ETD must be what I have as well. Noise will cause my ear to feel pressure and an ache. I have to hold my nose and blow to make my ears pop, then flex my ear tubes and they clear out. Doc said it is natural for the tubes to close when there is noise, buth then they are supposed to relax again. Mine aren't. Also was prescribed Nasacort for it, haven't tried it yet. O, and I have ringing T in middle of head.

Excellent - well, not in that way. That is the perfect way to describe what I feel! Which may explain why my ears seem to close up every time I hear those noises. Actually, just tonight I was watching a movie and my tubes closed, as you say, and the T in my right ear got louder. I'm glad to hear that it's normal for the tubes to close, but I want the muscles to relax so that they'll stop blocking off my ears! The right seems to be worse than the left and whenever I cry (yes, I cry about it) mucous is obviously created, which makes it all worse.

All of this rings bells ! I have similar symptoms and have been told by my GP it could be due to having unusually flat eustachian tubes which close too soon when there is any mucus in the "tubes". I was prescribed medication ( steroidal nasal sprays and antihistamine tablets) to reduce mucus with good results. Incidentally my tinitus was reduced considerably when I first had it by homoeopathic remedies, not over the counter(useless) but from a registered homoeopath.

I also have similar problems with "blocked" hearing/pressure and Tinnitus. When the pressure increases, the noise peaks and mostly I can tie it to stress levels (usually at work) or diet. I've spent months eliminating specific food types and, although the T never goes away, the pressure problems do get better. I live in fear of the T getting worse but the best way for me to deal with it is exercise, diet and keeping myself occupied!

I've had this depressing ailment[?] for years. Originally I thought it was due to the noise of an extractor fan in a factory in the valley. Over the years, the intensity increased. What I hear is a high frequency ringing noise [like a Christmas beetle for those of you who have lived in tropical climates!]. If I am stressed, it is louder; if I drink wine, it it louder and additionally I hear my pulse beating in my left ear. If I drink enough wine, I couldn't give a ! I often wonder if skin graft surgery, where they removed a skin graft from behind my ear, has resulted in this affliction! I suffered from earache as a child. I have also had a feeling of pressure in my ears, which when released has resulted in a lower pitch. I hope some progress will be made to relieve these distressing symptoms, and the lack of silence, which I can now only imagine. My only consolation is that I don't seem to be alone. If I keep busy, I don't listen, if I don't listen I don't hear the high pitched hissing. iPods, CD players, TV, Radio - whatever - if I'm listening to something, I'm not hearing the "noise".