Alright, so my gf has barely been able to hear about of her ear since Sunday, and complains about feeling 'pressure' in it, especially when swallowing. Her throat hurts as well and she also hears loud ringing in that ear. Went to the DR's and he blamed it on acid reflux.

How accurate is this? Anyone else able to offer a semi-professional opinion or have experience with this?

:edit: Apparently I can't spell Tinnitus :squint:

 

didn't know acid reflux would do that, lol.

 

That doesn't make sense to me.

But I'm not a doc.

 

do this

 

She's taking any new meds lately, and how often are the ringing?

 

No new meds, constant ringing. Said it started as a sore throat Sunday, then Monday her ear was 'itchy' all day, and Tuesday is when she lost her hearing and started getting the ringing..

 

Ear infection maybe?

 

Thats what I keep insisting, but she's on her way to see a specialist now.

Can a mod please correct the thread title?

 

this.

sounds like what's happened to me a couple of times.

 

sore throat would have been a strong indication for an infection also. A little penicillin or amoxicillin won't hurt nobody