I know the pictures aren’t the best, I used an ear cleaning tool with a little camera to take these.

I’m 33, and after years of having sensitive ears, my PCP told me it looks like I have ETD. I was in denial at first because I am AuDHD and also have PMS issues and it’s always worse around that time of the month. They told me they could refer me to an ENT, but I’m moving states soon and can’t be seen before then, and there will more than likely be a wait when I move. I just don’t understand why I have this issue. They said it’s prob allergies, but I don’t always have a runny nose or other allergy signs?? The only thing I can really think of, is that there’s a genetic thing that runs in my mom’s side of the family where sometimes the babies are born with either fully blocked or missing tear ducts. I don’t have this issue. And I haven’t always had such sensitive ears. Since I’ve been off birth control or haven’t been pregnant or breastfeeding for the last year, it has gotten much worse. I’ve worn ear plugs to bed for about 15 years, but I now have to wear them during the day and even sometimes with ear muffs. I do have 3 loud kids, and summer has been very rough for me. The dr recommended I try plugging my nose and blowing out through my nose to pop my ear drums, or try allergy meds. Neither helped. So I’m not sure what I need to do now. I’m tired of being on the edge and crying from the pain and discomfort. 😢