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Anyone else had a strange virus with sinus pressure and ear blockage?

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SickOfVirus · 03/09/2026 12:37

Has anyone else had or got a weird virus?

Stuffed ears can still breath out of my nose though. Sinus pressure. Neck sore especially around occipital, so head really. Eyes twitchy. Ectopic heartbeat.

Bp is ok. I'm still eating.

Anyone else?

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Justploddingonandon · 03/09/2026 13:02

Yes, though I'd put the blocked ears down to forgetting my ear plugs when taking the children swimming and the neck pain down to sleeping awkwardly until he sinus issues started! I suspect Covid as I always get sinus issues with that (and rarely otherwise).

OneOfEachPlease · 03/09/2026 12:59

I have had a blocked ear and sinus problems on and off for about six weeks. I was just assuming it was a problem with my ear but I’ve read several places now that there’s something going around.

HobgoblinNorFoulFiend · 03/09/2026 12:58

SickOfVirus · 03/09/2026 12:42

Did either of you get the ectopic heartbeat? That's worrying me most. Dh said not to worry but I am.

Yes, but I’ve been having issues with my bp medication (doxazosin) so I’d been putting it down to that.

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SickOfVirus · 03/09/2026 12:57

Hawkmoth · 03/09/2026 12:48

5 days of ectopic heartbeats to start, then 12 days of feeling symptomatic as well. Today I just feel dizzy but have tested negative.

The occipital and sinus pain was unbearable.

Photo is when the ectopics has started to improve. There were two days when it would miss every 4th.

I'm up to 20+ without missing now. Gp was fascinated but not concerned. He emailed cardiology and they didn't GAF.

I haven't been to the drs.

It's really weird when it happens. I feel almost faint.

I'm back at work at the weekend but can take it easy hopefully . I've been on AL.

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Hawkmoth · 03/09/2026 12:48

5 days of ectopic heartbeats to start, then 12 days of feeling symptomatic as well. Today I just feel dizzy but have tested negative.

The occipital and sinus pain was unbearable.

Photo is when the ectopics has started to improve. There were two days when it would miss every 4th.

I'm up to 20+ without missing now. Gp was fascinated but not concerned. He emailed cardiology and they didn't GAF.

Anyone else had a strange virus with sinus pressure and ear blockage?
IwanttoWFH · 03/09/2026 12:48

Yes, I caught it on holiday. I think it was Covid. Blocked ears, banging headache which went down into my neck, blocked sinuses, no appetite, lack of energy etc.
I ended up on antibiotics for my sinuses. It took me a good three weeks to feel well again.

Sarahelisa · 03/09/2026 12:43

Also thinking oh so that is what it was - the stuffy head/ear pressure was awful and it took me ages to recover (sorry, hope it is better for you and don't try to do too much too soon as that was where I went wrong)

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SickOfVirus · 03/09/2026 12:42

Did either of you get the ectopic heartbeat? That's worrying me most. Dh said not to worry but I am.

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SickOfVirus · 03/09/2026 12:41

Hawkmoth · 03/09/2026 12:38

Yes. COVID. Last week.

How long did it last?

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HobgoblinNorFoulFiend · 03/09/2026 12:41

Hawkmoth · 03/09/2026 12:38

Yes. COVID. Last week.

Oh! Thats what it is! Yes, OP, me. Caught it from my grandson.

Hawkmoth · 03/09/2026 12:38

Yes. COVID. Last week.