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Posted 10/29/2017 2:33 AM (GMT 0)
I was having pain in my ears for a while, stabbing pains and what not. I assumed I had an ear infection or blocked wax in my canal. One ear stopped hurting but the other still is and feels blocked and my anxiety is through the roof. I saw a article about a bug getting stuck in someone's ear and that's all I can think about, or that I have some infection and will lose my hearing. It's making me miserable. Part of me is wondering if I'm just imagining it all now. Sometimes my ear will feel fine, like today i was busy and the minute I wasn't I started feeling it. Am I imaging it or was it just because I wasn't paying attention to it. Idk why I'm even typing this but idk..
Posted 10/29/2017 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

I am sorry that you are having trouble with your ears...and anxiety as a result.

Did you ever see your doctor about this? If so, what was the diagnoses and treatment if any?

Maybe you need to go back for a recheck?

...and for now, please see out Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great self help material to help you manage your worries.

...and post with us as needed for understand and support.

Scaredy Cat
Posted 10/31/2017 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
Lady,

I'm currently having a problem with my ear feeling full with no infection or anything in my ear.

I have Eustachian tube dysfunction. I'm supposed to take Flonase daily. If that doesn't work in four weeks, she is prescribing prednisone. If that doesn't work, I need to go to a specialist to see if there is nerve damage in my ear, hearing loss, or something else.

If your ear feels full and aches sometimes, go get it checked out. It might be ETD.
Posted 10/31/2017 11:39 PM (GMT 0)
everydayhealth.com says:

"Most ear pain clears up on its own without any treatment. But if it's not getting better, or if you have other, more serious symptoms, you may need to see a doctor.

"Most people assume earaches and ear pain happen only to children, but they can also happen to adults. An earache may affect one or both ears, but the majority of the time it's in one ear. Ear pain may be dull, sharp, or burning, and it may feel constant or come and go.

"Pain in the ear can have multiple causes. It can be an early sign of colds, flu, or infection. If you have an ear infection, fever and temporary hearing loss may occur."

Can you go to an ear doctor?
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