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BeckyMax

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Ear Pain
« on: November 22, 2012, 09:47:55 pm »
I've had mild ear pain from time to time, kind like a twinge of pain that last just a few seconds or so, and then subsides.  This happens several times a Dakar.  I have been told that my AN is located very close to my cochlea, and wonder if that is the reason for the pain.  Anyone else have pain in the ear?

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CHD63

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Re: Ear Pain
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2012, 08:01:25 am »
Hi Becky .....

I do not have ear pain now.  However, before my first AN surgery I did experience what you are describing.  So much so, my ENT prescribed steroid drops to put into my ear, that as I remember now, did help.  I have never used them again after my surgery.

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Re: Ear Pain
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2012, 11:50:18 am »
I came across a couple of websites that did mention ear pain as a symptom of ANs but that's about it.

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Re: Ear Pain
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2012, 03:49:06 pm »
Thanks guys, I'm thinking I'll make a visit to my doc in the next few weeks.

Becky
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BeckyMax

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Re: Ear Pain
« Reply #4 on: December 02, 2012, 12:45:39 pm »
Wanted to update on this.  I called my doc on 11/26, didn't want to just ignore it for fear that maybe I had an ear infection and would only get worse without treatment.  Doc called in a round of steroids which I finished yesterday and will see him tomorrow for a check up and hearing test.  The steroids did seem to help, but now that I am off the pain is coming back.  It feels very much like when you dive to deep in a pool or can't get your ears to pop on an airplane.  I'll update tomorrow after my exam.

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Re: Ear Pain
« Reply #5 on: December 08, 2012, 08:29:50 am »
Another update, more for those future ANer who may be searching the boards.   the pain has subsided.  Doc did a hearing test and it is stable.  He says this is not unusual, and I see this on the boards as well.  He says to call anytime, don't feel like I'm wasting his time, a simple round of steroids may be all that is needed.

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