Hello again fellow ANers,
Did anyone ever have an increase in neck pain with their AN? For the last week now, maybe longer, I've had some pretty severe muscle pain on the AN side, and just behind the ear. If I swallow with my head turned at all, I get a sharp pain that feels like it's in the center of the ear. I know, you guys are not doctors and I should seek a professional opinion and all that other stuff you have to say
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. I was wondering if anyone ever had that, though, and if it was a symptom of the AN.
On the bright side, I've been taking Ibuprofen, and that is controlling the stiffness and the pain very well. My already very loud tinnitus has stepped up a notch, which is discouraging since that's one part of the AN we get to keep for life. I can still hear well out of the AN ear, as I have only lost the high frequency sounds. I still use that ear for my phone conversations and such.
Anyway, just figured I'd post my newest issues, and let you know that I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. When I have a surgery date set, I will let you all know for sure.
Ernie