This is akin to: scientists now know the head is actually connected to the rest of the body via the neck. I had trouble with my right ear for approx. 5yrs. Finally went to to the dr. because it got to the point the headaches made me want to shoot myself. Apparently the stapia (the thing that vibrates) became infected and essentially was dying inside my head. They replaced it with a titanium one and the only difference is the headaches stopped. I cannot stress enough how important it is to protect the health of ones body, even if it means physically moving to a healthier environ.