I guess misery loves company ... I too have had this same problem! It has probably been going on for 2-3 years and seems to be getting worse! Like clockwork my right ear gets red every evening between 8-10pm. It can and does occur throughout the day also! I recently gave up drinking wine (due to what I have read here), and it seemed like the ear did not get red for a few days ... then it started again just like everyday, so back to the wine! I note that heat (hot rooms) activates the redness as does sexual activity? I get an aura, tinnitus, right jaw pain in association with the red ear? Am presently being worked up for Relapsing Polychondritis ... don't know which is worse? My Rheumatologist did not seem to know about Red Ear Syndrome! God bless you all ...
Interesting! Very Interesting! I have experienced the one red "hot" ear as long as I can remember. I am 38 yrs old. My 17 yr old daughter also has this happen and most recently my friends little guy who is almost 7 has this one red hot ear thtoday g... The interesting thing about all of us... we've bben diagnosed with ADHD. I have also been researching other possible disorders, i.e. sleep disorders and ODD in my daughter. Working with a therapists to look closer at a few things but was just on line and decided to start my research. The red hot ear definelety shows up at times of stress, tension, anger is in the midst.
You must have testing for Polychondritis Relapse. This disease is often ovelooked because it is so rare. My grandson has this syndrome. The potential life threatening results need to be addressed and treated if possible.
hi! I am just stunned right now to read your email. I am "searching" today b/c of my 6 yr old son and his red ear! he has been suffering with this for his entire life! we've talked to drs. about it but it was passed off as no big deal (and it's really not a HUGE deal but very bothersome to him at times!) what is most interesting to me is that my son also has been considered to have ODD! i would love to know anything you find out about this! please pass it on if it is not an inconvenience. i will do the same. thank you in advance and have a great day. i feel better right now just knowing that there are others out there who experience this!!
My grandson is 3 1/2 years old and is experiencing this problem. His right ear turns red and hot 3 to 4 times a week. Have you found out what is causing your sons problem?
Melissa, Did you ever find out anything that helped you understand the red ear in your son? My grandson has had it for years...he's six now. Comes on when he is tired....evenings. ???
this is all so strange, but did any of you ever think of the blood pressure thing?about a year ago, i was drinking alot of hard alcohol one night and all of the sudden my right ear started burning.i thought something had bit me, then my left ear started.i looked in the mirror and they were both bright red!it freaked me out.im 28 my health is good but i am a single mom of 2 small kids.i cant say im the most relaxed person in the world.in fact im really tired and stressed for the most part.anyways,everytime i drink this happens and when i get really mad/stressed.i dont know for sure but i would swear its linked to my blood pressure.if any one has heard of this please let me know.
Hi! I am 32 years old - in good health. I have this red ear problem - in fact have done for a few years now - Yes! it's embarrasing - My blood pressure is excellent, I don't drink and I just don't know! I was very relieved to read that it's not just me with this problem. I have not been able to ascertain what triggers it - it can happen anytime. I am mostly a vegan vegetarian and am very careful about toxins & chemicals. I wonder if it is a hormonal problem??? Who has perfect hormones this day & age? Have you had any luck finding anything more out?
Hi Louise ! I have had this problem for almost ayear now. Mostly my left ear turn red and hot but sometimes my left ear and cheeks also turn red and hot. The strange thing is that I always get this in the afternoon at 3 pm or in the evenig at 8 pm. have you experienced this facial flush also ? I have been tested for carcinoid and mastocytosis but they haven´t found anything abnormal yet. My problem triggers by stress and temperature changes.
I think I have found the answer - eating lots of rolled oats seem to stop it - I think there is something in rolled oates for the nervous system??? let me know how you go - it only took 2 weeks for mine to stop
hi ,i am 45 years old ,i have high blood pressure but i take medecine and i keep it under control.however my ears turn red in the evening while my blood pressure is normal,specially my right ear for about an hour.then it goes back normal.i doono why but it is very embarassing.
Exactlythe same thing here. only in the afternnon or evening. Blood pressure fine. Aspirin proivdes some relief but I am not sure if it or time causes the redness and heat to be reduced. I am having back surgery In late December for pinched nerves and will be curious if the redness goes away or changes after that. I have seen some comments suggesting a link. Will keep all of you informed.
Your right! Blood pressure is one of the side effects. Reduceding your salt intake to 1,500mg would be nice but who can. Blood pressure and food intake of processed foods will tigger red ear. Read your labels their full with harmful chemicals. Kids eat what you eat so their effected too. Some children tolerate more then others because of their D,N.A make up. But be reasure that thousnds of people are having this its just they dont talk about it. Family Doctors will tell you they dont know what causes it. Just asked yours and he will say like maybe cold weather. This is something they dont deal with everyday. I know what you can try and it will work. Please e-mail for details, Have a Great Day.
Hi. My son (4) has started having this hot ear problem. It started I think last month and in June he was "unofficially" diagnoised w/Asperger Syndrome.
my cousin (3)has been diagnosed with aspergers and when he was a baby he had mastocytosis (he outgrew it). I dont know if he has hot red ears but I know his ears do get red but we dont pay much attention to it because he doesnt complain. He does get alot of ear infections so maybe he just doesnt notice anymore. If you didnt read it someone on here said mastocytosis can cause it. I dont know if this will help you but I wanted to let you know.
I am surprised to see so many people discussing about this, me and my wife discoverd this with my 4 yr old kid and today thought to research on it..now it seems its not as uncommon as I thought. And yes my kid was also diagnosed with ADHD and his only one ear gets red when playing or partying.
Patrick again!!! Just wanted to let you know that the Rheumatologist has ruled out Relapsing Polychondritis (thank goodness) and has now referred me to a Neurologist to work me up for Trigeminal Neuralgia! I don't have the severe pain that these people do, but there may be some relation to the symptoms? Just saw my ENT MD and he thought it might be related to TMJ syndrome? I'm getting sick of seeing specialists and no one has the correct answer!!! While I wait on the appointment with the Neurologist I will set up a meeting with an Acupuncturist who also does massages! MY ENT MD suggested that an epidemiological approach to this syndrome would be very beneficial for data collection! Any researchers out there?
I have the same symptoms like you ! However my Rheumatologist says there are no tests that will confirm Relapsing Polychondritis. How did your Rheumatologist rule out Relpasing Polychondrities for you ?
Patrick - Let me know if you find anything out. My ears started doing the same thing a few weeks ago - like clockwork right at 815pm each night. Right ear way more red than the left but both glowing hot. I had gone on a fluoride free diet (no fluoride toothpaste and only bottled water)two weeks previously as it was suspected that fluoride negatively affects my thyroid gland. Its like my ears are trying to purge something each night. Your post caught me as I have been stunned at the timing of the event so exact each night.
Did you ever get any results back to see if you had relapsing polychondritis? My rheum. was thinking it was a possibility for me and I have the same symptoms as you...Really don't want to have a chunk of cartilage taken off if I don't have to...
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I guess misery loves company ...
I too have had this same problem! It has probably been going on for 2-3 years and seems to be getting worse!
Like clockwork my right ear gets red every evening between 8-10pm. It can and does occur throughout the day also!
I recently gave up drinking wine (due to what I have read here), and it seemed like the ear did not get red for a few days ... then it started again just like everyday, so back to the wine!
I note that heat (hot rooms) activates the redness as does sexual activity?
I get an aura, tinnitus, right jaw pain in association with the red ear?
Am presently being worked up for Relapsing Polychondritis ... don't know which is worse? My Rheumatologist did not seem to know about Red Ear Syndrome!
God bless you all ...
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I've had that happen while doing qi gong and during meditation. No explanation yet!
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Interesting! Very Interesting! I have experienced the one red "hot" ear as long as I can remember. I am 38 yrs old. My 17 yr old daughter also has this happen and most recently my friends little guy who is almost 7 has this one red hot ear thtoday g... The interesting thing about all of us... we've bben diagnosed with ADHD. I have also been researching other possible disorders, i.e. sleep disorders and ODD in my daughter. Working with a therapists to look closer at a few things but was just on line and decided to start my research. The red hot ear definelety shows up at times of stress, tension, anger is in the midst.
You must have testing for Polychondritis Relapse. This disease is often ovelooked because it is so rare. My grandson has this syndrome. The potential life threatening results need to be addressed and treated if possible.
Hi,
How is your grandson today? I am so scared my granddaughter has it.
hi! I am just stunned right now to read your email. I am "searching" today b/c of my 6 yr old son and his red ear! he has been suffering with this for his entire life! we've talked to drs. about it but it was passed off as no big deal (and it's really not a HUGE deal but very bothersome to him at times!) what is most interesting to me is that my son also has been considered to have ODD! i would love to know anything you find out about this! please pass it on if it is not an inconvenience. i will do the same. thank you in advance and have a great day. i feel better right now just knowing that there are others out there who experience this!!
My grandson is 3 1/2 years old and is experiencing this problem. His right ear turns red and hot 3 to 4 times a week. Have you found out what is causing your sons problem?
Thank you
Melissa, Did you ever find out anything that helped you understand the red ear in your son? My grandson has had it for years...he's six now. Comes on when he is tired....evenings. ???
this is all so strange, but did any of you ever think of the blood pressure thing?about a year ago, i was drinking alot of hard alcohol one night and all of the sudden my right ear started burning.i thought something had bit me, then my left ear started.i looked in the mirror and they were both bright red!it freaked me out.im 28 my health is good but i am a single mom of 2 small kids.i cant say im the most relaxed person in the world.in fact im really tired and stressed for the most part.anyways,everytime i drink this happens and when i get really mad/stressed.i dont know for sure but i would swear its linked to my blood pressure.if any one has heard of this please let me know.
Hi! I am 32 years old - in good health. I have this red ear problem - in fact have done for a few years now - Yes! it's embarrasing - My blood pressure is excellent, I don't drink and I just don't know! I was very relieved to read that it's not just me with this problem. I have not been able to ascertain what triggers it - it can happen anytime. I am mostly a vegan vegetarian and am very careful about toxins & chemicals. I wonder if it is a hormonal problem??? Who has perfect hormones this day & age?
Have you had any luck finding anything more out?
Hi Louise !
I have had this problem for almost ayear now. Mostly my left ear turn red and hot but sometimes my left ear and cheeks also turn red and hot. The strange thing is that I always get this in the afternoon at 3 pm or in the evenig at 8 pm.
have you experienced this facial flush also ? I have been tested for carcinoid and mastocytosis but they haven´t found anything abnormal yet. My problem triggers by stress and temperature changes.
I think I have found the answer - eating lots of rolled oats seem to stop it - I think there is something in rolled oates for the nervous system???
let me know how you go - it only took 2 weeks for mine to stop
hi ,i am 45 years old ,i have high blood pressure but i take medecine and i keep it under control.however my ears turn red in the evening while my blood pressure is normal,specially my right ear for about an hour.then it goes back normal.i doono why but it is very embarassing.
Exactlythe same thing here. only in the afternnon or evening. Blood pressure fine. Aspirin proivdes some relief but I am not sure if it or time causes the redness and heat to be reduced. I am having back surgery In late December for pinched nerves and will be curious if the redness goes away or changes after that. I have seen some comments suggesting a link. Will keep all of you informed.
Your right! Blood pressure is one of the side effects. Reduceding your salt intake to 1,500mg would be nice but who can. Blood pressure and food intake of processed foods will tigger red ear. Read your labels their full with harmful chemicals. Kids eat what you eat so their effected too. Some children tolerate more then others because of their D,N.A make up. But be reasure that thousnds of people are having this its just they dont talk about it. Family Doctors will tell you they dont know what causes it. Just asked yours and he will say like maybe cold weather. This is something they dont deal with everyday. I know what you can try and it will work. Please e-mail for details, Have a Great Day.
Hi. My son (4) has started having this hot ear problem. It started I think last month and in June he was "unofficially" diagnoised w/Asperger Syndrome.
my cousin (3)has been diagnosed with aspergers and when he was a baby he had mastocytosis (he outgrew it). I dont know if he has hot red ears but I know his ears do get red but we dont pay much attention to it because he doesnt complain. He does get alot of ear infections so maybe he just doesnt notice anymore. If you didnt read it someone on here said mastocytosis can cause it. I dont know if this will help you but I wanted to let you know.
Currently researching the topic: google-red ear food sensitivity and ADHD
I am surprised to see so many people discussing about this, me and my wife discoverd this with my 4 yr old kid and today thought to research on it..now it seems its not as uncommon as I thought. And yes my kid was also diagnosed with ADHD and his only one ear gets red when playing or partying.
Patrick again!!!
Just wanted to let you know that the Rheumatologist has ruled out Relapsing Polychondritis (thank goodness) and has now referred me to a Neurologist to work me up for Trigeminal Neuralgia! I don't have the severe pain that these people do, but there may be some relation to the symptoms?
Just saw my ENT MD and he thought it might be related to TMJ syndrome?
I'm getting sick of seeing specialists and no one has the correct answer!!!
While I wait on the appointment with the Neurologist I will set up a meeting with an Acupuncturist who also does massages!
MY ENT MD suggested that an epidemiological approach to this syndrome would be very beneficial for data collection! Any researchers out there?
Patrick,
I have the same symptoms like you ! However my Rheumatologist says there are no tests that will confirm Relapsing Polychondritis. How did your Rheumatologist rule out Relpasing Polychondrities for you ?
Patrick -
Let me know if you find anything out. My ears started doing the same thing a few weeks ago - like clockwork right at 815pm each night. Right ear way more red than the left but both glowing hot. I had gone on a fluoride free diet (no fluoride toothpaste and only bottled water)two weeks previously as it was suspected that fluoride negatively affects my thyroid gland. Its like my ears are trying to purge something each night. Your post caught me as I have been stunned at the timing of the event so exact each night.
Did you ever get any results back to see if you had relapsing polychondritis? My rheum. was thinking it was a possibility for me and I have the same symptoms as you...Really don't want to have a chunk of cartilage taken off if I don't have to...