ANA Symptoms

[Geminigirl]

Hello,

I have been mostly lurking here with occasional posts. I am scheduled for an MRI soon as Mass Eye and Ear in Boston. I have moderate (low level) hearing loss in left ear. I am becoming very nervous and worried since I am experiencing intermittent pain on left side f my hear near my "bad ear." I was wondering if anyone else has had this symptom or has heard of it. I can usually relieve the pain with Tylenol. Still It is concerning.

Basically I am a nervous wreck. Can anything else cause this symptom?

Thanks,

Geminigirl

[arizonajack]

I'm guessing that there are lots of conditions that could explain your symptoms but trying to list them might make you more of a nervous wreck than you are now. 

Meantime, I know it's tough, but there isn't anything you can do about anything until you have the MRI and get the results.

We've all been there.

[Patti]

Oh Geminigirl! There is nothing more nerve wracking than waiting for imaging results.  You start to think of all the bad possible outcomes.  Then you'll get the MRI and probably have some waiting for the results! I am currently in the waiting phase too.  I get my results on Monday.  Since the MRI 10 days ago, I have read two books, crocheted 2 scarves, seen 2 movies, done a lot of deep cleaning, journaled every day, exercise a lot, etc.  Every moment that I am not distracting myself, my mind goes right back to the tumor. But I've learned that keeping busy is the only way to keep my irrational fears at bay.  Thinking and worrying isn't going to change anything!  So you might as well do fun things!  Good luck to you and please keep us posted!  Patti

[Geminigirl]

Thanks Patty. I am trying to keep busy but its hard to get it off my mind! Thanks fr the moral support. I wish you the best with your results!