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Posted 6/6/2020 2:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi HW friends,
I have been trying to resolve this worry without any type of reassurance for a couple of days now but I think it's taking over now. So here I am smile

I started having this dull pain/pressure feeling behind my right ear two days ago, you know that hairline bone area. It seems to be happening a lot in morning when I wake up and on and off whole day until late evening, then it subsides. I really don't have any discomfort during sleep even when I wake up at night I don't feel pain.
I sometimes feel a fullness in my ear also and some clicking sounds / ringing. I forced myself to check once if there is something swollen behind ear (I really don't know where lymph nodes are xD but couldn't find anything out of the normal).

So I said, yes this is typical somatic symptom of anxiety, when you focus it is there. When you shift your focus, it gets better or disappears for a while. I was coping with it thinking it was like this.
But today I also noticed soreness in that node you have under your ear under the jaw, you know the one that hurts and gets swollen when you get sick. My whole ear also feels a bit sore But I dont have throat pain, sore throat, etc. Other than that I feel fine, just a little increased blood pressure in 10 units both - don't know what it is called in English :P I feel warm sometimes but I don't think it's fever.

So it made me worry, I think I need to ask around what it can be. I have an appointment with my therapist on Monday so I can show her my written thoughts but, I have hard time letting go now.
I don't know if I have allergies or anything. never tested. But I do have post nasal drip, that's for sure.

Oh and I do use those big headphones when using computer, and even when walking outside. It's always that type on my ears, most of time. can be the reason but still doesn't explain the sore lymph node.

sorry for long post
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Posted 6/6/2020 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
To me - but I'm not doctor! - it doesn't seem like it's just in your mind - may be something amiss, hopefully nothing serious. Probably good to share with your therapist and possibly they will re-direct you back to the doctor for a re-check.
Try to calm your worry. Usually things we worry about don't ever come to fruition.
Posted 6/6/2020 5:38 PM (GMT 0)
You say,

"Oh, and I do use those big headphones when using computer, and even when walking outside. It's always that type on my ears, most of time. can be the reason but still doesn't explain the sore lymph node."

I have hyperacusis, everything sounds too loud.

So, I have worn over the head ear protectors until my ears hurt and I have to take them off.

I have also worn bubble gum type in the ear plugs, and wearing them too long can cause a problem. Just wondering, why are you wearing over the head ear protection when you're on the computer and walking outside?
Posted 6/6/2020 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Topo and Tim,

Tim, I am wearing them because I listen to music on computer and I do play games sometimes. Those give very good quality sound. Also when walking I listen to music, with similar type of headphones. I was thinking that may be the reason.
Or maybe I need to rest my ears for a while and not listen to loud things :O
Posted 6/6/2020 10:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Rrakkma,

This says “allergies” to me. Obviously not a doctor, but sometimes I deal with similar sensations. The more I think about them the more I flip 😬.

I’m sure this will pass in no time 💕
Posted 6/6/2020 10:44 PM (GMT 0)
Rrakkma:

I wore my over-the-head ear protectors so much a few months ago that one of my earlobes had a scab on it. So I both cut back on wearing them and would take them off front ways, and not pull them off to one side with one hand. And the sore place on my ear went away.

You say you're wearing them to hear sound, not avoid it. Any way you can listen to music on your computer with your speakers for a while, not your over-the-heads, and see if the pain beside your ear stops.

Your body may be trying to tell you something as mine was with the sore ear lobe.

I wouldn't listen to loud things anytime, and your ears will get more sensitive to noise as you grow older, that's why parents can't stand the volume of their child's music box, but the child can stand it.

I would urge caution when listening to music, and the higher the pitch, the more rough it can be on your ears.

Outside, if their is noise from car traffic, you may tend to push up the volume on your ear phones. But you probably shouldn't do that, but keep it set at the volume it was set at when it was perfectly quiet. That's what your ears can stand.

You know, protect your ears before you have to.
Posted 6/6/2020 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you very much all

Blu, yes I considered the allergies possibility though I only have post nasal drip, burning throat and usually very dry feeling inside the nose. I also believe this may go away soon, I will wait and see <3

TimTam, Thanks, yes I think I will be caring about the loud music from now on.
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