Ear problems

jaspercat
jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
edited 3. Sep 2009, 15:45 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi, first I would like to apologise for putting this in someone's post, I am having alot of pains in my right ear, it seems quite inflamed too, I have spoken to my Rheumy nurse who dosen't think that my RA is active, I have a gp appt on friday, but can it be my RA love Jaspercatxx

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  • ritwren
    ritwren Member Posts: 928
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    It could be an ear infection, sounds like it to me. Lots of drugs can lower the imune system and leave us more open to infection. Glad you're seeing your GP do take some painkillers too. Hope it gets better soon.
    rita
  • debatat
    debatat Member Posts: 659
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi I had an ear infection, which then triggered RA in my neck. I went to the gp for more antibiotics as the ear pain hadn't gone and she said it was my neck, referred pain. They upped my steroids and it went away!

    I would definitely get it checked by your doc.

    Take care

    Deb
  • mash65
    mash65 Bots Posts: 834
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi,sorry you have earache.
    i had an ear infection that took antibiotics(didnt work)then steriod drops(still didnt work)then steriod drops.when i went back for check up the ear infection had cleared but got told have OA in my jaw which causes the same symptoms plus headaches & migrianes(lucky me)
    ive had them checked since as the earache wakes me up when i lay on either ear & its the OA,painkillers not touching it.
    im back at gps tomorrow(my 2nd home)for my hands,wrists & will mention it again.
    let us know how you get on.luv debsx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, it does sound like an ear infection, but thats just as important to get sorted out, as it can effect balance and stuff. I've had them in the past, and felt quite 'orrible. Still, at least you'll be able to get it diagnosed properly and the right treatment from your GP!! :)
    Hope you soon feel better. Love Sue
  • jaspercat
    jaspercat Member Posts: 1,238
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi, the district nurse came today to do my blood test, she did a quick examination, as I do not have a temperature and my ears inside look ok she dosen't think I have an infection, so she rung the gp who came out and referred me to casualty.

    I was sent for an x-ray, waited around 2 hours, and finally got told that my jaw on the right side is very swollen, this is causing the pain in my ear, they have told my Rheumy and given me some Naproxen to tide me over love Jaspercatxx
  • funkym
    funkym Member Posts: 24
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi jaspercat ohh glad to see nurse helped u out and been seen today
    well if immune supressed then can be infection.
    i got nasty 1 after having large steriod injection and mtx increased lowered my immunity to much.
    u take care hope it al settles soon all best with rest of appointment/investigations.

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