I had never had ear problems until last year. I have seen 2 specialists and they told me it was "swimmers' ear". I don't swim and they reccomended I wear ear plugs while showering. I did this and it didn't help.
It constantly feels wet and itchy in there. Sometimes it swells, sometimes it is painful, sometimes it drains a fluid, sometimes it bleeds. There is constant ringing. It's driving me mad.
I've paid hundreds of dollars for drops to put in there. I've put alcohol in there. I've put paroxide in there. These things help, but if I stop, it comes right back.
A co-worker mentioned that I may be allergic to my pillow. I bought a new hypo-allergenic one, but nothing changed. I haven't changed my soap or shampoo or hairspray in years, so it's not that either.
I'm willing to try anything. Any suggestions?
2007-02-22 06:14:55 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I just heard this one the other day. An alternative medicine Doc says to dissolve sea salt into warm water and drop into ear, leaving it for a minute. He swears that it will kill the infection... It's cheap and won't hurt you!! You might try taking allergy medicine as well... Something has to be causing it!
2007-02-22 07:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by mickiem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The majoe source of tension headaches is over use of the muscles that support your head. The muscles in your neck, shoulders and below must support the weight and use of you head and arms all day long. The tightness and soreness that you feel tells you that these muscles were over used during your day. At night you need to relax these muscles by using hot water in a bath or shower or add a heating pad used on medium heat for 20 minutes. This will increase circulation to the brain ane the muscles. Massage them your self by hand or with a massager. Then use an ice pack or gel pack that you put in the freezer. This will also help to reduce the lactic acid which builds up in the muscle. During you day use a break to do stretching exercises. Also bend over at the waist several times to increase blood flow to your brain, neck and shoulders. Also swing your arms around in a circle several times to pump blood to your neck. You must learn preventative measures to not let the muscles become so tense. That and emotional stress are the source of your tension headaches. Prayer and music are also very helpful to relax before bed. Try to turn yourself upside down from the bed slowly as this sends blood flowing to your head and neck. But go slowly. Gradually you should be able to do handstands with your feet on the wall. This is a great natural release and help. Get an exercise program or swim to help keep you looser and relaxed every chance you get. JP
2016-05-23 23:26:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋