Ear Annoyances

I have been having ear problems on and off for the last year now. Whether it gets infected and I have to go on antibiotics, or it just hurts for no reason at all, my ears have definitely been the cause of many annoying times. It's bad enough I have lost some hearing in my right ear, and those who know me will understand that standing on my right side may make it appear as though I am ignoring you, but the truth is, I may not even be hearing you.
Loud noises irritate them, cold irritates them, water irritates them, sitting in a silent room irritates them. I can't win, so I finally gave up and went to the doctor yesterday who said they were completely clear so now I have to go to an ear specialist to find out what the real problem is because chances are, it's got something to do with the inner ear. There is a chance I will have to get tubes inserted again, which will result in my ninth surgery. Sigh. My sister told me a couple of months ago that when she prays at night, she still remembers to pray for my ears to feel better out of habit, because of all the times I was in the hospital for my ears as a child. But Amy, keep those prayers coming, because it seems as though my ears are prone to problems.

CHRISSY