blackcompe,

Have you been seen by an Ear Nose and Throat doctor? An audiologist may also be a good start. There can be calcium crystal build up in the inner ear that can mess things up.

I have problems with ear wax build-up because I cannot sleep on my side. Side sleeping is the normal way the ear self cleanses.

There are therapies for dealing with the calcium crystals. They are called Epley or Semont Maneuvers.