Cindy, If any symptoms got worse after a medication change or increase I would immediately suspect a drug reaction. In addition, hyperventilation is a common anxiety related problem. It will cause all kinds of strange sensations.

The hearing thing is definately something to tell the doc's about.

Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.