Could my five-to-six-month history of high-pitched ear ringing and hissing?which changes when I press on my face or the back of my head, is affected by nose-blowing, and is currently kept in check by Absolute 3G (after taking Medrol, Nerverich, Allegra D, Zyrtec, and Hicet DC)?be a sign of a non-cancerous tumor on my hearing nerve (acoustic neuroma), or could these symptoms point to something else?
It is completely understandable to feel anxious about ear ringing, but please be reassured. While an acoustic neuroma is a possibility a doctor can rule out, your symptoms point more strongly toward other common, manageable issues. The ringing changing with pressure on your head or face suggests 'somatic tinnitus,' often related to jaw or neck tension. The variation when blowing your nose, combined with relief from medications like fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine (Allegra D) and cetirizine (Zyrtec), suggests Eustachian tube dysfunction or sinus congestion. Please consult an ENT specialist; they can easily examine your ears and provide the definitive reassurance you deserve.