Hi there, I'm Joan Keating from MA and hope someone out there can help me with this problem.

The noise that I hear in my left ear is literally driving me crazy. No matter what I do, it's there all the time. It's a very loud snapping, fireworks sound. It's always worse when I'm on the phone. I was shocked, however, a couple nights ago while trying to sleep the fireworks display went off again for almost 1/2 hr. Even as I write this the snapping is nerve wracking. Any help??

Thank you, Joan

Hi Joan, I'll try to help. Let's start with the basics first...

Are you on any medication? Either prescription or over-the-counter?