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Ears feel full
« on: September 08, 2007, 07:05:18 pm »
       I had radiation treatment in July, 6 low doses. Today, when I woke up, my ear fills like its full and needs popped. I notice that when people talk, its sounds like the are talking to me in a can. HAs anyone experienced this and what can I expect. Is there anything I need to do.

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Mark  ( OHIO )
Radiation 7/07 for 17mm AN, Had my 2 year MRI 07/09, An now 13mm.

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Re: Ears feel full
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2007, 07:17:27 pm »
Sounds like you may need a steroid treatment...

Sometimes after radiation, it causes your body to retain fluids around the radiation site.  You'll feel much better after the treatment...I wouldn't stress too much about it being permanent.

Gary
Originally 1.8cm (left ear)...Swelled to 2.1 cm...and holding after GK treatment (Nov 2003)
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Re: Ears feel full
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2007, 07:39:36 pm »
THANK YOU GARY, IT MAKES ME FILL ALITTLE BETTER. I WILL CALL MY RADIOLOGIST MONDAY MORNING.  THANKS FOR GETTING BACK QUICKLY.

MARK (OHIO)
Radiation 7/07 for 17mm AN, Had my 2 year MRI 07/09, An now 13mm.

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Re: Ears feel full
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2007, 07:57:10 pm »
No sweat   :)

In the meantime try some over-the-counter anti-inflammatory meds until you go see the Doc...you can see your Primary Care provider for the steroids.

Gary
Originally 1.8cm (left ear)...Swelled to 2.1 cm...and holding after GK treatment (Nov 2003)
Gamma Knife University of Virginia  http://www.medicine.virginia.edu/clinical/departments/neurosurgery/gammaknife/home-page
Note: Riverside Hospital in Newport News Virginia now has GK!!