I have pain around my ear. One doctor cleaned out a wax plug. That didn't help.Three months later a new doctor said TMJ. My dentist made me a mouth splint which helped for a few months. There is no swelling so the next doctor said I'm depressed. I am taking over the counter pain killers constantly because I cannot tolerate the pain at all. Natural childbirth was more tolerable. I just investigated the parotid salivary gland, and I see this is the area of my pain. How do I get help when I have no symptoms but pain? Also, heat packs feel really good on this site.
2006-10-14 05:49:58 · 6 answers · asked by created 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
my friend had a headache for over 10 years, doctor after doctor until she found one that told her it was from her ear drum had dropped, it was repaired 3 weeks ago, the day of the surgery her headach went away and she is healing so nice now, check out a good ear, nose and throat doctor. if there is a big university hospital near you they should be able to help
2006-10-14 06:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by ticonderoga1186 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like parotiditis. Take antibiotics, some paracetol/aspirin when the pain is severe, continue hot fermentation, and keep a good hygiene. The parotid duct is situated over the 2nd upper molar. Visit your dentist. He can see if u're maintaining good oral hygiene and advice u accordingly.
2006-10-14 13:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Liz^24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father went through the same thing recently -- first they said it was TMJ, then it turned out to be an ear infection, treatable with anti-biotics. At this point, if western medicine has failed you (and I think 3 tries on your part shows good faith and effort), it might be time to visit a Chinese herbalist, an accupuncturist, or a chiropractor/nutritionist -- or any trained practitioner of alternative medicine that can look at it holistically.
2006-10-14 12:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by Ellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you haven't seen an ENT then I would do that next. Perhaps all you need is a doctor that specializes in the ear and throat to get to the real problem.
2006-10-14 12:59:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends did they treat yyouy for and ear infection or or go to a neruologist. It could be nerve pain!!!get off the pain killers!!!!!1
2006-10-14 14:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by cubnseed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you need to go to a specialists like an ear nose and throat doctor. they are good at pinpointing those certain areas. good luck to you
2006-10-14 13:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by mystical s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋