[wolflady]

2 years ago I went to a chiropractor to get relief from a headache. The adjustment was bad and I ended up in ER with stroke symptoms and extreme neck pain. CT and MRI showed fine - sent home. Long story but C1 was "out" for a month (couldn't drive, care for my family, lost almost 20lbs, couldn't even write my name). With help of a different chiro C1 was fixed but I was left with severe PTSD and a TBI recovery. I can't tell you how relieved I was to find this site.

All western medicine failed me so I spent hours reading here for encouragement. With the help of alternative therapies I am much better but about 6 months ago my ears started plugging up...First it starts with tinitis (metallic) then piercing pain like the ear drum might burst, then a few hours later all that plus plugged ears and a sound like a freight train in my head. Usually last 36rs or until I can get to cranial sacral therapy or something like that.

I thought due to fatigue and/or stress. Next I thought there was a link between eating dairy. Now, 6 months later I have been to an allergist that said no allergies (I don't have post nasal drip, itchy eyes or any other allergy symptoms.) I have cut out dairy for 8 weeks, I don't even eat the tiny amount of dairy in some breads or croutons. And now my ears are plugged again and I know it can't just be dairy. I have read through many of your posts and see that others struggle with this too but I didn't see what has helped people?

And could this still be linked to a TBI when it shows up 18 months later? What kind of Dr should I see to try to get help? Oddly, it does go away, sometimes for a whole week...but I lose about 2-3 days a week of not being able to function.