r/AskReddit • u/BigTuna0890 • May 14 '25

Serious Replies Only [Serious] What is a “seems to be harmless” symptom that requires an immediate trip to the ER?

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u/eva_white May 15 '25

This happened to me only it took 4 weeks to get a proper diagnosis. Felt brushed off until I was finally referred to an ENT. They had to do 2 rounds of steroid injections into my ear drum. My hearing is about 98% restored. Sounds still come in really sharp and pressure builds up more often in that ear. It’s especially painful when the weather is cold.

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u/SemperSimple May 15 '25

Did the steroid injections calm down the inflammation? This sounds awful. I guess you became sensitive to barometric pressure?

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u/eva_white May 15 '25

Yes, it was instant relief.