Allergies? Fluid in your Ear?

ladysolitary85 said:
I love you all, thank you, I got all teary eye :)

There are a few signs I'm noticing that I share with MS.

Just taking it one step at a time... I have to go get my MRI and bring it to the neurologist.... I may peak at the report.
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your welcome we support to courage to you! you should be report to neurologist Hope be fix :)
 
ladysolitary85 said:
I love you all, thank you, I got all teary eye :)

There are a few signs I'm noticing that I share with MS.

Just taking it one step at a time... I have to go get my MRI and bring it to the neurologist.... I may peak at the report.
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Don't get too upset. Remember what Frisky said about the medicines they have today that can keep you going a long time.

Also MS does go into spontaneous remission a lot of times, and you can have many years with no advancement in the condition.
 
ladysolitary85 said:
I love you all, thank you, I got all teary eye :)

There are a few signs I'm noticing that I share with MS.

Just taking it one step at a time... I have to go get my MRI and bring it to the neurologist.... I may peak at the report.
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Plus we'll be here to support you. :) :grouphug:
 
Seriously, I'm all teary eye right now because you are all truly amazing friends.

I found another good website: Multiple sclerosis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

That one helped me a little better as far as simplifying what MS is.

I was just shocked being in the doctor's office expecting to hear a "oh your MRI looks good! lets check again to see if you got build up ear wax or something" but the second he talked to me about MS and said something about lesion, I couldn't give the doctor a yes or no on any questions he threw at me. When I ran through some of the check list on the site, I was able to say yes to a few. I remember a few months ago at work, out of nowhere my arm (not sure which) felt numb for half the day or so. I felt shocked, scared, I didn't know if this means I can lose myself completely at some point physically or mentally. Deafness, I can accept losing that as I've already lost some but to lose myself.... terrifies me. I was reading about medication injections, again scary too... to know there isn't a cure, for now but can only be slowed.

But, if this is MS like the doctors are thinking it is... then I must fight it. I am a very strong person. No matter what I must think positively.

The sad thing is though... is my friends locally, are not here for me right now.

But its still nice to know you all are. :grouphug:
 
You're showing a lot of courage ladysolitary85 in handling a very distressing situation (and it's not as if you haven't got other things on your plate!). It's a shame that we can't convert the virtual support in AD into something physical and local for you, but at least it's something. :grouphug:
 
Wish we could all send you a hug!

I am still hoping for you that it's not MS. Remember, MOST of us could start thinking we have something when you look at symptoms for a disease.

No matter what your situation turns out to be - we are here for you.
 
ladysolitary85 said:
I love you all, thank you, I got all teary eye :)

There are a few signs I'm noticing that I share with MS.

Just taking it one step at a time... I have to go get my MRI and bring it to the neurologist.... I may peak at the report.
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I had a good friend while in Missouri. She did not have any hearing loss, but was diagnosed with MS. She had a hard time to begin with as her family was not real supportive. After a short time, she was getting stronger and doing quite well. She has also gone back to work as a mobile X-Ray technician. Our falling out was she did not approve of my home school schedule and now she will not speak to me at all. I was her support through the initial diagnosis and through the beginning, but now she doesn't seem to care. Ah well, I still miss her friendship, but I have moved on.

We will be here for you and will support you as much as we are able. I do hope you will also have a good support system with family and local friends.
 
All I can really do at this point is wait for my appointments.

Important dates:

7/19th: First meet with Neurologist

7/25: Meet with the Audiologist, hearing test day

7/28: Follow-up with Doctor

The only thing I will say absolutely NO to is a lecture puncture (spinal tap). The thought of that is scary and disturbing to me.

I'm just trying to keep a level head til I get some confirmation. I don't really have much support locally, I asked my mom if she wanted to go to the neurologist appointment with me.... and at first she said yes, then I mentioned it was 8 am.... she said nothing will prolly happen on my first visit. :( I wont be alone though, my guy will be there at least.
 
ladysolitary85 said:
All I can really do at this point is wait for my appointments.

Important dates:

7/19th: First meet with Neurologist

7/25: Meet with the Audiologist, hearing test day

7/28: Follow-up with Doctor

The only thing I will say absolutely NO to is a lecture puncture (spinal tap). The thought of that is scary and disturbing to me.

I'm just trying to keep a level head til I get some confirmation. I don't really have much support locally, I asked my mom if she wanted to go to the neurologist appointment with me.... and at first she said yes, then I mentioned it was 8 am.... she said nothing will prolly happen on my first visit. :( I wont be alone though, my guy will be there at least.
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Don't scared because because strong your condition suffer, It is very strong your health difficult level

support family and friends, your doctor will adjust to your medication or something wrong investigate to your health!! that is that is important!

adjust to health!

hugs!

that is serious, concern about to problem!
 
ladysolitary85 said:
All I can really do at this point is wait for my appointments.

Important dates:

7/19th: First meet with Neurologist

7/25: Meet with the Audiologist, hearing test day

7/28: Follow-up with Doctor

The only thing I will say absolutely NO to is a lecture puncture (spinal tap). The thought of that is scary and disturbing to me.

I'm just trying to keep a level head til I get some confirmation. I don't really have much support locally, I asked my mom if she wanted to go to the neurologist appointment with me.... and at first she said yes, then I mentioned it was 8 am.... she said nothing will prolly happen on my first visit. :( I wont be alone though, my guy will be there at least.
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It's really hard to wait that long, especially when you are worried about bad news.

Try to not stress and do things you enjoy while you are waiting.
 
Wirelessly posted

I get wax in my ear all the time, lots of trips to the doctor to clean my ears. I have used over the counter stuff and nothing works. I asked why this happens? The doc never gives me an explaination. I will ask again, if its caused by fluids or is there fluids in my ears. Plus, I have allergies and sinus. I will have to ask more q's hope someone will give me a straight answer.
 
Don't worry too much.
I know it's harder said than done but Doctors like to check for everything while at the same time they have to tell you what they're checking for, so it may not be MS.
When I first started losing my hearing I was tested for everything from allergies to epilepsy, I'm negative on all those tests and I confuse them.
There is still a good chance it could be something simple or easy to deal with, but if it does turn out to be MS, well the medicines and everything are amazing now and they can come out with hugely effective things in what seems like a relatively short time sometimes.
Also as you can see, you have many people who hope to see you well.
 
I have the same problem as yours,Ladysolitary. The constant ringing in my good ear is tough to deal with especially at bed time. I feel for you. I have very bad allergy problem. My nose run, my throat itch and ear ringing. Maybe I need to move to the desert in Pheonix. :lol:

Try Claritin, they help some.
 
DeafTim said:
I have the same problem as yours,Ladysolitary. The constant ringing in my good ear is tough to deal with especially at bed time. I feel for you. I have very bad allergy problem. My nose run, my throat itch and ear ringing. Maybe I need to move to the desert in Pheonix. :lol:

Try Claritin, they help some.
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See I have tried that and the problem is I'm not having allergies right now, and havent since late April. My hearing has been worse since June.

Would it be a big consequence that I lost my hearing from a fever when I was a child that caused nerve damage in my ear?
 
ladysolitary85 said:
See I have tried that and the problem is I'm not having allergies right now, and havent since late April. My hearing has been worse since June.

Would it be a big consequence that I lost my hearing from a fever when I was a child that caused nerve damage in my ear?
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I believe,no. It is already damaged (hearing loss) and it's over. But hey, you could always ask. (hearing specialists) They know way more than I do. Maybe you need new hearing aid(s). I remember I thought I was losing my hearing but my aid was really old and needed a new one. Could be your hair, I dont know. :) Check your ear-molds to see if you find a crack or no. Big difference. I have a really bad ear-mold and Im too lazy to get a new one. :lol:
 
DeafTim said:
I believe,no. It is already damaged (hearing loss) and it's over. But hey, you could always ask. (hearing specialists) They know way more than I do. Maybe you need new hearing aid(s). I remember I thought I was losing my hearing but my aid was really old and needed a new one. Could be your hair, I dont know. :) Check your ear-molds to see if you find a crack or no. Big difference. I have a really bad ear-mold and Im too lazy to get a new one. :lol:
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Well what I meant was, that's how I lost hearing in my right ear, I'm wondering if its possible the same to go on in the left ear. My hearing aid is new since December and I was hearing just fine with it til March, allergy season for me. Usually, allergies will effect my hearing and go away after my allergies are gone but I'm not going through allergies and my hearing is getting worse still. I can feel something is wrong, I just can't pin point what it is and its driving me crazy!

I gave up listening on the phone. Its too hard for me to. I don't know if whatever this is, is a long lasting thing and wont get better.
 
ladysolitary85 said:
Well what I meant was, that's how I lost hearing in my right ear, I'm wondering if its possible the same to go on in the left ear. My hearing aid is new since December and I was hearing just fine with it til March, allergy season for me. Usually, allergies will effect my hearing and go away after my allergies are gone but I'm not going through allergies and my hearing is getting worse still. I can feel something is wrong, I just can't pin point what it is and its driving me crazy!

I gave up listening on the phone. Its too hard for me to. I don't know if whatever this is, is a long lasting thing and wont get better.
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I dont think it is possible to lose more hearing in one ear b/c you cant hear in the other ear unless you inherit deafness.

I think we are the same, I cant hear in my right ear unless it is very loud banging noise and wear a hearing aid in my left ear. :) (my right ear is useless) I dont talk on phone at all. I hear voices but dont understand words.

Let us know what is happening with you after your appointments.
 
Oh my! I've not been following this thread and I'm sorry to hear of your MRI results. However, I have two family members with MS and they lead very normal lives. They are actually mother-daughter. The mother wears a special brace on her right calf to aid with walking, and her daughter has a very mild case of it. Both are educators and the mother taught school, worked at a department store part-time and coached high school basketball. She's never allowed her MS to slow her down, ever. She's taught her daughter the same thing.

As for myself - I've been having the same issues with my hearing. Only difference is I have never suffered from allergies, and I have a lot of oddities that could be mistaken for MS and are likely nothing. I also have no insurance so I am the type that waits until something is seriously wrong before going to see the doctor as I really can't afford it. Otherwise, I just suffer through it.
 
Dixie said:
Oh my! I've not been following this thread and I'm sorry to hear of your MRI results. However, I have two family members with MS and they lead very normal lives. They are actually mother-daughter. The mother wears a special brace on her right calf to aid with walking, and her daughter has a very mild case of it. Both are educators and the mother taught school, worked at a department store part-time and coached high school basketball. She's never allowed her MS to slow her down, ever. She's taught her daughter the same thing.

As for myself - I've been having the same issues with my hearing. Only difference is I have never suffered from allergies, and I have a lot of oddities that could be mistaken for MS and are likely nothing. I also have no insurance so I am the type that waits until something is seriously wrong before going to see the doctor as I really can't afford it. Otherwise, I just suffer through it.
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I heard with MS you can have a normal life, just have to take care of yourself and take meds for it. It isn't life threatening so if I do have it I just have to think positively.

I'm also noticing pain on the side of my face, where my jaw and ear is. When I bend over to pick something up at work it hurts more leaning down no idea why. I'll have to bring that up to my doctor.
 
So Tuesday I go in to the Neurologist... yay! one step closer to finding out whats going on with me.

One of my hearing friends is suggesting I try ear candling..... I've never done it before.

Last time I went to the audiologist he said there wasn't enough ear wax for him to be concerned about when he had a cam in my ear.

Is it risky?

Because if my left is losing hearing due to nerve damage than its pointless for me to try.
 
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