Not happy

Hey all,

Been anxious the last few days..no attacks yet and my anxiety isnt bad, just anxious and edgy. I am frustrated also and its because my ears have been bothering driving me insane. Its not just the red and hot like they have gotten with anxiety. I know Merrida and I have talked about how our ears will get red and hot with anxiety and hormones. They have been burning and itchy and fire red. I have UC and posted there to see if anyone has the same thing, but no luck yet. My doctor thinks its an allergy and gave me some cream to use and it has not helped. I have also been taking some benedryl and no help with that yet either. I had my GI appointment Wednesday and he wouldnt even acknowledge it because he is not an ear doctor he said. I just asked if he saw anyone else with ear issues that have UC..didnt want him to diagnose it. So of course I am thinking cancer or something..ughhh just want it to go away..oh and yes I have had it before when my stomach first acted up. That is why I think it might be related to my UC issues. Just needed to vent I think and see if anyone has any ideas..thank you all..

Thank you Lisa. appreciate that. The anxiety came first years ago. almost 2 years ago the ears flared up, and then the stomac flared up..ears got better stomach didnt until they figured out I had UC..then both got better for a while...now my ears flared up, then my stomach again..not sure if the stomach is from my UC this time or because Im anxious about my ears..stomach is better again, ears are not..

I've had the ear issue on and off for years but never had it diagnosed. To tell the truth, I really don't know what it's from...could be the anxiety most likely. However, I will say that it has NEVER caused any acute illness or increased in intensity over all this time. I think it's just one of those things we have to deal with with anxiety, etc. and try to dismiss it as just that because it certainly isn't going to turn into anything serious - at least going by my experience - and that's over 30 years of getting it at various times.

From Anxiety Centre's site...

Skin: (symptoms associated with the skin)

• Burning skin sensations, skin sensitivity
• Numbness
• Numbness tingling, numbness and tingling
• Red skin, looks like your skin is red or turning red for no reason
• Skin problems, infections, rashes

S.C.

Hi Paddi,

I have gotten it on one ear and the doctors told me it was flushing, and it could be related to atypical migraines. It gets beat read and feels like its on fire. No itching but very uncomfortable. I hope you feel better soon.

Yes nik they feel like they are on fire for sure and hot to the touch.. Its the itching and little rash that is driving me insane

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Going to the dermatologist thurs per my doctor. She wants a biopsy done.. Now I'm scared and thinking skin cancer.. Ughhh bummed out terribly!!!!

Scaredy cat,
Thank you. Had my appointment today and I thought he was going to say skin cancer. He took one look and said contact dermatitis. Of course we still have to figure out what I'm coming into contact with. He wants the inflammation to go down first so I'm on steroid cream. Then see him in two weeks. He said I am most likely touching something and then touching my ears. Scratching it isn't helping I know, but like I told him it is unbearably hot and itchy. He asked me if I'm allergic to nickel and I said yes, because I can't wear earrings unless there gold. Although I haven't wore earrings in over 2 years he said it's not uncommon for people who are allergic to stuff to devolop other areas of dermatitis. So yes a little relieved and hoping the next appointment we will have an answer.

Yes it is but I have itched them so bad I have bumps.. Sorry you had that too. Our ears face and teeth are always seen first by others. On top of it being uncomfortable we think everyone notices it. I am happy he doesn't think it's cancer for sure but I still need to find out what's causing it. Thank you everyone for your support!

Nope nothing new or different. However I do know from my anatomy classes that we can develop an allergy to anything even if we weren't allergic. I'm thinking maybe a food but I can't think of what either with that. The only thing I can think of is with my colitis it has made me more sensitive to certain foods. Thank you again SC and I am still so glad it is most likely an allergy. If you find anything let me know please.