Ringing in the ears, ear congestion, occasional headaches - #203

Hi everyone! I really need some advice on what to do next. A bit about me: I’m dealing with anxiety issues—panic disorder, specifically. I’m on Paroxetine 10mg and Pregabalin 150mg right now. Here’s what’s been going on: • About a month ago, I had a really bad sore throat. The doctor I saw prescribed some antibiotics, but I wasn’t sure if he was right, so I skipped them and just used some sprays. Thankfully, the throat got better on its own. • Three weeks back, I went swimming with my trainer. He pushed me pretty hard, and afterward, I felt super dizzy and weak. I made the mistake of not drying my hair properly before heading home with a damp head under a cap. • That same evening, I got this weird pulsing sensation in my forehead, and suddenly, my ears started ringing. • I went to a local doctor, and he gave me some antiviral meds, which I took. • Later, I saw an ENT specialist, who said I had some fluid buildup in my middle ear and prescribed Normax ear drops and antibiotics. I finished the course, and even tried a massage once, which seemed to help with the headaches. Right now, here’s what’s bothering me: • I get this light ringing in my ears from time to time, and I can’t really tell if it’s in my ears or the back of my head. • Some sounds feel extra loud and irritating. • Whenever I exercise or put in effort, I feel a sort of pulling sensation above my forehead and at the back of my head, almost like a sore tightness. • Sometimes, though rarely, I feel a bit nauseous or dizzy. • Every night when I lie down to sleep, the ringing and a slight pressure or blocked feeling in my ear (or maybe my head) seems to get worse. I also went to an osteopath recently, and he worked on my neck and spine. He said it might help if there’s any nerve pinching, but I’m not sure if that’s the real problem here. Would really appreciate any insights or advice from you all, especially if anyone’s been through something similar! Thanks in advance.