ear pain

survivor31
survivor31 Member Posts: 72
edited March 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
hi all I hope everyone is well have any of you experience ear pain? that is what is going on not bad but its noticiable my appt with my ent is next monday ear pain along with a little blood in mucus off and on im wondering should I try to see him before then or is this some sort of side effect? God bless and thank you for listning

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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #2
    my husband
    Has had significant ear pain - it was one of his complaints at the time of diagnosis. Seems to have gotten a bit worse since treatment ended. His oncologist suggests there may be fluid behind the ear which the swelling from radiation is not allowing to drain.

    He will see the ENT in a couple of weeks and, if it is fluid, he may need a tube put in that ear.

    Hugs!
  • survivor31
    survivor31 Member Posts: 72
    #3
    Noellesmom said:

    my husband
    Has had significant ear pain - it was one of his complaints at the time of diagnosis. Seems to have gotten a bit worse since treatment ended. His oncologist suggests there may be fluid behind the ear which the swelling from radiation is not allowing to drain.

    He will see the ENT in a couple of weeks and, if it is fluid, he may need a tube put in that ear.

    Hugs!

    oh ok, thanks ear tubes ouch
    oh ok, thanks ear tubes ouch ok I will ask my ent to take a look , thanks again
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #4
    Hi Survivor


    Ask your ENT to give you some ear drops, I can’t remember the name of the stuff I use it is not intended for ear pain but is sure helps me at night trying to sleep. I will PM you with the ear drop name later when I get home.
  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #5
    Hondo said:

    Hi Survivor


    Ask your ENT to give you some ear drops, I can’t remember the name of the stuff I use it is not intended for ear pain but is sure helps me at night trying to sleep. I will PM you with the ear drop name later when I get home.

    calling the doctor now
    Hondo,

    I am calling Jim's ENT to see if we get ear drops which might help him.

    Didn't even think of that possibility!

    Thanks!
  • survivor31
    survivor31 Member Posts: 72
    #6
    Noellesmom said:

    calling the doctor now
    Hondo,

    I am calling Jim's ENT to see if we get ear drops which might help him.

    Didn't even think of that possibility!

    Thanks!

    thanks hondo

    thanks hondo
  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #7
    survivor31 said:

    thanks hondo

    thanks hondo

    Hi Survivor / Noellesmon
    The drops I am using is not for pain but it sure helps me when the pain is there it is called CIPRODEX 7.5ml

    I have tubes in both ears, so the drops go all the way in and smooth the hurting, I hope it works for you.
  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #8
    Hondo said:

    Hi Survivor / Noellesmon
    The drops I am using is not for pain but it sure helps me when the pain is there it is called CIPRODEX 7.5ml

    I have tubes in both ears, so the drops go all the way in and smooth the hurting, I hope it works for you.

    ENT appointment
    I made an appointment for Jim to see the ENT today (as well as the appointment post-PET).

    Hopefully, he'll be able to give Jim some relief from this unrelenting pain. The oncologist did mention he might need tubes due to fluid build-up that can't move because of the swelling caused by radiation.

    Will let you know what we find out.
  • denise417
    denise417 Member Posts: 32
    #9
    ear pain
    One of my main systoms was ear pain, never had a discharge from the ear.They told me it was ear wax that was trapped inside the ear and would get worse with treatment. It has, but still no discharge. Maybe you should call and ask, worth a phone call to be sure
  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #10
    denise417 said:

    ear pain
    One of my main systoms was ear pain, never had a discharge from the ear.They told me it was ear wax that was trapped inside the ear and would get worse with treatment. It has, but still no discharge. Maybe you should call and ask, worth a phone call to be sure

    discharge from ear
    Survivor,

    I do think you should see your ENT as soon as possible. Anytime you have blood in a discharge it needs to be checked by your doctor as soon as you can get in to see him. I missed that information in your original post or I would have suggested going in to the doctor at that point.

    Jim's app't revealed that all he had was some serious swelling. The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory Jim will start today.

    Again, though, Survivor, a bloody discharge needs to be checked.

    Let us know what you find out!

    Hugs!

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