Post Date: 8/7/08 6:13 pm
I have had it for over 20 years.  I am having a episode right now.  I have ear pain, actually it it muscle pain around the ear and and dizziness.  I take pain meds every 4 hours, and allergy meds during this time.  I also always have a high allergies just before an episode everytime.

Post Date: 8/7/08 6:34 pm
I was in my early twenties when I started having my 3 day drunks I called them.  I would loose hearing in the ear that hurts and the hearing generally returns but I don't hear well out of that ear anymore.  I would describe the hearing as if I was under water, or had water in my ears.  I was 27 when I was finally diagnosed with it.  I was so afraid it was MS.  I ususally have one or two episodes a year.  The first two years after wls I had it more often, and asked my pcp why and we figured it was too much salt.  I was snacking on nuts (almonds and pistachios) so since I have cut those out I haven't had as much trouble.  Back to 2 times a year...always during change of seasons, or allergies.