Hi. I am stuck in Colombia with plans to travel back to the USA, but a problem.
I could use your help.
I have Chiari 1, diagnosed about 18 months ago. I am 42 years old.
I have always had trouble with my ears and flying, but had a deviated septum surgery a few years ago that mostly fixed the problem.
However, I got a cold a few weeks ago that has my right ear very clogged up. I saw an ENT specialist Friday here in Colombia.
After some tests he perscribed an injection, Nasonex, and an antihistimine.
He said it could take 15 days for the problem to clear up, and I could be facing pain with flying elevation changes.
Saturday I started to feel better, but Sunday night I experienced 30 minutes of extreme diziness.
I discontinued the antihistimine, as I had some issues with sudafed about 5-6 years ago before the deviated septum surgery.
I am conflicted as to what to do, so I thought of coming to this forum. I really want/need to return to the USA ( 2.75 hour flight to Miami ), but am afraid of pain/damage to my ear.
I am not sure if or how Chairi relates to this problem ( particularly with the antihistimine).
I did get very sick on a flight about 2 years ago, which directly led to my Chiari diagnosis, and I routinely have problems with elevation.
Any Advice??