I have had fluid in my ears for a long time... about half a year after I got ill with all my lyme related stuff.
I have:
pressure/fullness hearing sensitivity clicking in ears when I swallow or move my jaw a little off balance
Does this sound like environmental allergies? If not, what else?
Posted by maritzap (Member # 11146) on :
Ear candling really helps remove wax build up and reieve pressure. YOu need to find someone to help you with this, but you can get ear candling kit from most health food stores. Some spa centers will offer this service also. I think it has to do with toxins and die off since we have to have my daughter's ears candled every 3-4 months. It is very helpful for her.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
My brother and his wife did a test on ear candling kit. They did one ear on son and were amazed what they thought came out of his ear?
They tried to do his other ear and for some reason all they got was a teenager with smoke coming out of his ear. OMG, put out the fire.
That made them suspicious so they decided to burn a candle without an ear. Amazing the exact same ear wax looking stuff was there at the end.
That candle wax burns into a nasty looking glob of ear wax. Save your money.
Pam
Posted by maritzap (Member # 11146) on :
Not sure if your brother did the correct thing, since ear candling does not involve "candles" It is an herbal infused paper like cone that is inserted into the ear on the narrow end and then burned at the wide end. A vacuum is created when the wide end is lit, and it draws the wax out. Maybe they should get correct info before experimenting on their children
Posted by Wonko (Member # 18318) on :
I've had the the above listed ear problems. My LLMD attributes them to Bartonella, which he claims can cause ear infection-like symptoms and problems.
Prior to my diagnosis, for years, I was subject to ear problems that would flare maybe 3-4 times per year.
About 1/2 the time my Dr. would say it was an infection and give me abx, while other times they would just shrug their shoulders and say they weren't sure what was wrong.
It was not clear why I was getting these supposed ear infections so often, as usually only little kids with eustation tubes still adjusting during growth are subject to such things.
In retrospect, I think it always was my tick-born infections, which were relatively quiet for years, occasionally causing the ear problems.
Being mistakenly dx'ed with ear infections and given abx probably helped keep my Lyme and co. under the radar.
With time and treatment, my ears are doing better now.
Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :
martizap, that's exactly the description of the thing my brother was using. I invisioned the candle part.
The herbal paper cone melts down and looks like nasty ear wax. Their experience, their truth.
Pam
Posted by Kastroo (Member # 22825) on :
took Mucinex 1200mg daily for a week, ear problems went away Posted by kstolebarger (Member # 24867) on :
We believe I have Lymes..... will be getting tested by Igenex in a couple weeks.
I had recurring ear infections growing up as a child as well as chronic bronchitis.
I also had a cholesteatoma in my left ear. Has anyone here with lymes ever had a cholesteatoma? I'm wondering if there is some sort of relation?
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- It's good to have an ear doctor first look into your ears. I've had a professional do the ear candles on me and they helped, but not enough. I had to then have that ear doctor use a suction tool to remove ear wax that had gotten stuck.
I will never have it done again, though. I had used way too many ear drops, way too often and created the mess for myself over time.
Ear candles are controversial but, if done correctly and with excellent guidance and under the two sets of watchful eyes, they may help. But, if a wrong move is made disaster can follow both for the ear but also regarding fire.
You should first have this done by a professional for proper instruction. NEVER do on one's self. And always have fire extinguishing materials nearby. ------------
Mucinex PLAIN - is an excellent choice for short term help to help thin mucous and phlegm in the sinuses and reduce pressure in the ears. Take with lots of water and continue drinking lots of water when on this.
You can also ask the pharmacist for plain Guaifenesin and it may cost less.
As you'd just want to read more about anything you'd put into your body, here's a basic definition:
You want PLAIN Mucinex, just guaifenesin, nothing added (unless you also have a cough). As the pharmacist to be sure.
AVOID: Mucinex D contains: guaifenesin and pseudoephedrine
You do NOT want Mucinex D because the pseudoephedrine can just trash the adrenals, trigger anxiety and irritation for any lyme patient - and it can trigger heart rhythm problems. Lyme patients must avoid even a trace of pseudoephedrine.
I've used this one for coughs, short term:
Mucinex DM Active Ingredients: dextromethorphan, guaifenesin
Dextromethorphan (DXM or DM) is an antitussive (cough suppressant) drug.
Best, too, is a diet free of: gluten (wheat, rye, barley, spelt), corn, dairy, soy will help reduce inflammation. Most LLMDs want their paitents to be free of gluten and dairy, anyway. And corn often makes ears swell.
TURMERIC or CURCUMIN should also help reduce swelling as will MAGNESIUM
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For those who are sensitive or pained by even normal or soft sounds (sounds not even at noise level):
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