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I was reading another post about MRI's. Mine came back unremarkable except for the fact that I had Mastoid Disease and the "Mastoid air cells show inflammation".
It's basically a waaay back there ear infection is what my doc told me and I went to an ENT and he said I needed tubes because I had damaged ones. I can't spell the name of the tube, so won't even try, starts with an E. lol.
So, I have heard before and I believe it was on this board, that other people's MRI's showed this very same thing. Mastoid disease.
So raise your hand if it did, lol. Then if you are one of the people who have pressure or pain in your ears AND that feeling like the muscles in the sides of your neck are tight as heck, raise your hand too.
I read something on the internet that *might* makes some since. I still think it is Lyme but I read something interesting about Mastoid disease and those muscles that run along side your neck.
Anyone? I've gone through antibiotic ear drops, oras, the whole thing, nothing makes the pain in my ears go away. I guess I have to have tubes. But who cares because my stupid neck hurts so bad I could care a less if I had ears right now!
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I know that I'm not the only one with weird neck pain....come out, come out, where ever you are!
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Geneal
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I am confused.
The eustachain tube is a drain for fluid and such for your middle ear.
Mastoiditis can be serious.
Likely culprit is a middle ear infection that went too long without treatment.
I know of people who have had mastoidectomys. The damaged bone removed from behind the ear.
Treatment includes surgery, antibiotics and such.
Now if you are in line for p.e. tubes....pressure equalization tubes,
Then you must have a problem with fluid draining from middle ear (via eustachian tube) and needs to get out somehow.
Prevents a buildup of pus and such in middle ear which again leads to mastoiditis.
I have neck pain....but no history of middle ear infections (otitis media), eustachian tube issues, etc.
My pain ( I believe) to be related to Lyme and/or babesia.
Ear pain, but only the soft tissue and occasional ringing.
I hope that you do well with the tubes.
Usually by the time you reach puberty, the ear canal "straightens" out and fluid drains properly.
Not knowing your age, dependent upon your age, you may want to request permanent tubes.
These won't fall out in 6 months.
Good luck.
Hugs,
Geneal
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Nessa, I have had terrible neck pain, too.
I can't raise my hand to Mastoid Disease. But yes, to neck pain.
Yes to ear issues, as well, to an extent - but not the type you are describing. Mine are inner ear issues, damage due to infection - and were not found via MRI. I'm not familiar with Mastoid Disease.
Just wanted you to know that your thread is being read...
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I'm wondering if I can get it all drained out, I read that it camps out behind those same muscles that are hurting me SO bad. It's called a Belzold's abcess or something, I know I didn't spell it right.
I was also reading that IV rocephin is the first line of defense (haha I'm getting rocephin on friday for lyme) and then they either drain you or put tubes in your ears, or both.
So, who knows why my neck hurts so bad.
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There may be some very strong connection here to lyme/TBD.
FIRST: talk to your LLMD. Do not just go get tubes put in.
Lyme treatment often clears up many sorts of ear problems.
Ask your LLMD for a referral to an ear specialist who is also LL.
Please work in conjunction with your LLMD on this. Many ear doctors know nothing about lyme and the surgery - even tubes - can have complications.
Ear drainage tubes are easier, of course, but mastoid surgery can take up to 2 years to heal and you have scar tissue to deal with - but best to figure out how to avoid that if possible.
You may not need the surgery but, if you do, the lyme should be better under control.
And, as you are in the process of going smoke-free, I don't know how long of a time before surgery would be okay for the best circulation possible after cigarettes. You would want the very best circulation for the tissue to heal.
Also, steroids are involved in many surgeries. Steroids are contraindicated with lyme. Your LLMD must be aware of this situation. If you have surgery, special precautions would be required.
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