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Treatment Options => Radiation / Radiosurgery => Topic started by: mwatto on August 14, 2022, 07:43:27 pm

Title: Ear pain 4 years post CK -UPDATE
Post by: mwatto on August 14, 2022, 07:43:27 pm

I am doing very well re hearing and balance but for 3 and a hlf years have had stabbing ear pain at night (this was my only presenting symptom of the AN). I just dont understand it! Sometimes its behiind that side eye. Does any one else have ear pain? I have not been able to sleep long on that side since CK. The specialist says he doubts its radiation related (I had 3 fractions). No other symptoms or side effects. 3 and half years. 4th MRI coming up. This is an update as I have found CBD THC full spectrum helps me with the nerve pain. Update so in fact my nerve pain was either not the AN but TMJ OR it was the AN shrinking. Its much better now.

Title: Re: Ear pain 3 years post CK
Post by: gbly on August 17, 2022, 12:05:14 pm

mwatto,
my AN side below ear at jaw line will have flare ups.  I believe it is the salivary gland, and the facial nerve does run through. 

I have find that trying to pop my ears and gently massage from ear to neck helps the area too.  Kind of like the lymph node massage, gentle and kind of opens up or at least makes it feel better.

Otherwise I have been doing your recommendation and I think the aspirin does help too.  Keep us posted what you do, always looking for a better way.
v/r GB

Title: Re: Ear pain 3 years post CK
Post by: mwatto on August 18, 2022, 01:55:49 am

Hi the GBLY I am using Herbs of Gold PEA (google palmidrol for pain relief)  and thats def helping! Also I am trialling a CBD tincture. I tried LDN but that really flared it- no idea why. I think melatonin helps too. I have no pain in day (mostly) only lying down. Might be blood flow. Thanks for the tip - I will def try that. Otherwise all going well.

Title: Re: Ear pain 3 years post CK
Post by: donjehle on August 18, 2022, 06:19:58 pm

Thanks for sharing the update, michele, on your condition.  And thanks for sharing some of the natural remedies you use.  All of this is really helpful.  You are a great help to these forums!

Title: Re: Ear pain 3 years post CK
Post by: mwatto on August 18, 2022, 08:21:04 pm

Thanks donjehle!

I am really doing well despite a cold at the moment which I am taking some goos quality propolis and also nigella sativa. GBLY I had some nerve pain yesterday and the massage does help! I massaged in some magnesium cream- I might try menthol (vicks) also.

Title: Re: Ear pain 3 years post CK
Post by: gbly on August 26, 2022, 02:02:07 pm

mwatto,
I might try the Vicks as well!  also helps keep a smooth flow in the message.
GB