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ear pressure???

deleted_user
deleted_user
really sorry to post this> but awhile ago one of my friends had someone respond to their journal with an excellent answer to why you have problems with ear pressure when you lose weight> did anyone else read this or does anyone know the reasons behind this> my ears have been driving me crazy and i don"t go to the doctors until wednesday> if you know anything please let me know>hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too am having weird ear problems, if you find any info out please let me know!
deleted_user
deleted_user
You're going to be more susceptible to colds, and such - which can cause a blockage. Also, swelling in the throat can cause it, so if you've been purging - that would explain it.

Referred pain from GERD, dental issues, muscle spasm..that's for ear pain, not for ear pressure.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I know I don't have a cold, and purging isn't a massive issue for me, I restrict/fast.I have explained to my PCP about the pressure in my ear, as well as a bout of hearing loss and another instance where I lost hearing but had a piercing tone replacing it. They didn't give me any decent explanation.
Juice
Juice
I have menieres disease,and my symptoms always get worse when I bp or restict. I wonder if it's to do with fluid and electrolyte balance which can be affected by caffeine, salt, alcohol etc. Can't offer you any constructive help though, sorry!
deleted_user
deleted_user
thanks for the reply but what is gerd? i am taking prozac and i see that one of the side effects is ear pain> i do have ear pain but it also plugs up many times a day>
ShariB
ShariB
Could be changes in blood pressure. Does it happen at any greater frequency when you stand from a sitting position or sit from a standing position?
deleted_user
deleted_user
no just sitting here my ears hurt but many times a day they will "flutter">does that make and sense??????its really uncomfortable>
deleted_user
deleted_user
GERD is just fancy talk for acid reflux. The valve on the upper part of your stomach won't work correctly. But, I guess it can stimulate some nerve...and cause ear pain.

I would take a strong look at vitamin deficiency, just because - that seems like the next logical step. In particular, B-complex.
deleted_user
deleted_user
i get weird ears when i used to restrict!
i mean if i didnt eat for 4 or 5 days then i would have a few seconds every few minutes where i would go deaf!

and i would get the "fluttery" sound, like there is a moth in my ears.

its definatly something not to do with a cold, or medication,
but i think your body starting to fail at things.

like if it hasnt got enough fuel to work,
somethings gota go, right.?
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