Very interesting. PLF causes a Secondary Hydrops, which is what I’m sure (and my latest doctor is sure) I suffer from. This is what causes the ‘MAV’ symptoms at least in my case. I wonder if recreational drugs can also cause onset of inner ear fluid imbalance?
Oh oh !!
“An added concern is that MDMA consumption may enhance the NIHL among clubbers, rave-goers, and psychiatric patients. For example, MDMA can deplete the brain neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine ([Perrine et al., 2010] Both of these neurotransmitters are believed to play a protective role against acoustic trauma ([Lendvai et al., 2011]”
So it seems MDMA may have an unhelpful influence on the inner ear.
The thing is this could manifest as a vestibular problem as well as a hearing problem I suspect, because the anatomy is so intimately linked.
It’s also very interesting Ecstasy users and MAVers both complain of ‘Brain Zaps’. Perhaps there’s a etiological link and common cause at some level.
Going even further:
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This is a very interesting line of inquiry …
Perhaps unhealthy levels of neurotransmitters can affect inner ear fluid balance? This might account for relief of symptoms in users taking antidepressants …
Further if you add potential impact to neurotransmitters from migraine you can see this whole thing is potentially circular.