smilesonly Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 i have been dealing with this problem off/on for several months. i had a fluid-filled cyst on my ear drum the size of a quarter. after self remedies, it supposedly went away-according to my regular doc-but the off/on pain was still there. -pulsating sensation in my right ear -both ears pop when i swallow -right ear(the one with the cyst) will crack when i'm chewing at times -things got better for a few months woke up with head cold last week and ear problems are present again. i've been fighting unusual head aches(that persist) over the last several days. this AM i woke up to severe throat, right ear pain and inability to turn my head w/o pain on the right side of my neck. i also have all of the above swallowing is miserable. talking is miserable. sounds are miserable. chewing is miserable. i have been sleeping for the last few hours on my heating pad. that brings me very slight relief. i can't function!! our medical insurance sucks. the copay is $50, a specialist is $75. then, the insurance company will only pay pennies on visits. they do NOT cover Chiropractic visits and i do see a chiro from time to time. someone tell me what to do! see my chiro? get to a doc(i am VERY anti anti-biotics)? try one of my weird home remedies?? thanks for any help. cass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I could see where a chiro could help with the headaches, but a cyst? All I can see (from my limited experience) is that being anti-antibx for ear problems that clearly need them - will end you up at the hearing aid place with me. Don't mess around with your hearing. Seriously. Whatever avenue you pursue, I hope you heal quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilesonly Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I could see where a chiro could help with the headaches, but a cyst? All I can see (from my limited experience) is that being anti-antibx for ear problems that clearly need them - will end you up at the hearing aid place with me. Don't mess around with your hearing. Seriously. Whatever avenue you pursue, I hope you heal quickly! Tammy, the cyst/fluid wasn't infected. i should have included that. thx!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomemom Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 i have been dealing with this problem off/on for several months. i had a fluid-filled cyst on my ear drum the size of a quarter. after self remedies, it supposedly went away-according to my regular doc-but the off/on pain was still there. -pulsating sensation in my right ear -both ears pop when i swallow -right ear(the one with the cyst) will crack when i'm chewing at times -things got better for a few months woke up with head cold last week and ear problems are present again. i've been fighting unusual head aches(that persist) over the last several days. this AM i woke up to severe throat, right ear pain and inability to turn my head w/o pain on the right side of my neck. i also have all of the above swallowing is miserable. talking is miserable. sounds are miserable. chewing is miserable. i have been sleeping for the last few hours on my heating pad. that brings me very slight relief. i can't function!! our medical insurance sucks. the copay is $50, a specialist is $75. then, the insurance company will only pay pennies on visits. they do NOT cover Chiropractic visits and i do see a chiro from time to time. someone tell me what to do! see my chiro? get to a doc(i am VERY anti anti-biotics)? try one of my weird home remedies?? thanks for any help. cass I would definitely go to an ENT. I think you need to see a specialist. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would shell out the copay for an ENT. I saw one last week. She cured an ear problem that had been plaguing me for a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilesonly Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would shell out the copay for an ENT. I saw one last week. She cured an ear problem that had been plaguing me for a year. what can an ENT do for me? i thought they were for doing surgeries. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 what can an ENT do for me? i thought they were for doing surgeries. thx They are specialists who handle all ear, nose or throat issues. They may also be able to drain the cyst manually, or do ear drum repair if needed. I would absolutely go to an ENT. You could end up with scarring that can create permanent hearing loss. There are topical antibiotics that may (or may not--depends on the condition) help if you would consider that as opposed to an oral one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhjmom Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I also agree with the recommendation to see an ENT. :grouphug: That kind of ear pain is no fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilesonly Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 okay. i'll look into an ENT tomorrow. dh just warmed minced garlic under half an onion, wrapped it in a washcloth and put it on my ear. felt soooo good.... thx, mamas.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilesonly Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 bumping this....unsure i can get into an ENT anytime soon. if i went to a chiro,is there something specific they can do other than a regular adjustment? thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellydon Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 You really need to see an ENT. I would even look for one that specializes in ears only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 bumping this....unsure i can get into an ENT anytime soon. if i went to a chiro,is there something specific they can do other than a regular adjustment? thx When I called the ENT to report my ear pain issues, they got me in the very same day. I think they leave schedule openings for emergencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would definitely go to an ENT. I think you need to see a specialist. :grouphug: :iagree: Dh had something like this several years ago; the doctor described it as a "blister" or cyst on his eardrum. He was referred to an ENT and had a minor in-office surgical procedure. I was invited to observe; the doctor used a tiny camera that projected a real-time image on a television screen. He used a tiny suction instrument to open the cyst and remove the fluid inside it. Dh said it wasn't painful at all, except that the instrument was LOUD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKidAcademy Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Tammy, the cyst/fluid wasn't infected. i should have included that. thx!!:grouphug: That does make a difference. I hope you get it resolved soon - a pain-free 2012! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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