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Watch and Wait => For those in the 'watch and wait' status => Topic started by: chrisransom on April 24, 2011, 10:46:03 am

Title: Ear-aches?
Post by: chrisransom on April 24, 2011, 10:46:03 am

Hello all! Ever since my diagnosis in January (actually even before then) I've had this peristent ear-ache on my AN side and even a bit of one in the other side.

I told the docs this in my consults but they didn't say anything about it (I had two consults at University of MN and at Mayo).  I guess I've been ignoring it for a couple of months.

In your collective experience, do AN's have ear-aches as a side effect/symptom?  I haven't read anything like that and am wondering if it's just a run-of-the-mill ear infection or something else.  I sure feels like ear infections I've had associated with colds, etc.  It not getting worse but it doesn't really subside at all.

Thanks and Happy Easter!
Chris

Title: Re: Ear-aches?
Post by: Mickey on April 26, 2011, 07:36:07 am

It seems that all ANs are different the way they affect everyone. Some are small and create alot of problems and some large with minimal problems. I guess alot has to do with location. My AN has been diognosed for 4 years now W+W with my only real noticeable symptom tinnitus. I have had some minor earaches over many years with only one leading for me to take antibiotics. They have always subsided and its been quite a while since my last one. Wishing you the best, Mickey P.S. I also took a round of steriods once on a clogged sensation. AN .12X06 (stable)

Title: Re: Ear-aches?
Post by: LisaP on May 01, 2011, 05:24:53 pm

Hi,

Just wanted to put my two cents in....yes I also on occasion have ear pain and ear fullness along with other symptoms.  Just part of my AN world.


LisaP

Title: Re: Ear-aches?
Post by: nftwoed on May 17, 2011, 09:38:20 am

Hi Chris;
  Yes; The ear is a complex organ with nerves extending even to our throat muscles.
  I get sore throats, then the ear starts to hurt, and suddenly, all may stop?
  I've read some get cold ( viral ) type syptoms. Some times that is the first symptom before the AN is discovered

Title: Re: Ear-aches?
Post by: Rivergirl on May 20, 2011, 07:40:16 pm

Definately have deep ear pain, it is pretty constant, I will be so relieved if it is gone after surgery.  A Dr. a Mass General told me what I described is pretty classic of an AN but there are some that don't have any symptoms at all, it all depends on where it is, my is impacted in the canal and has caused the bone to remodel so i have pain and tons of pressure. Good luck with getting some answers.

Title: Re: Ear-aches?
Post by: chrisransom on May 22, 2011, 08:00:04 am

Thanks all - it just seems like it shouldn't be related but it's been with me for about 6-8 months now.  It's more annoying than painfull.  I have my follow-up MRI and ENT visit scheduled for late June and I'll ask at that time.  Thanks again!

Title: Re: Ear-aches?
Post by: cdove on June 21, 2011, 02:29:15 pm

Hi Chris,
I am 10 years W&W and for the past twoyears or so I have had very occasional deep stabbing pains and frequent low-grade pains in the AN side. Good luck!
Chris D