Dear Dawn, My son (5yrs) had gromits put in both ears 2yrs ago. Since then he has had the red ear in his left ear.It is so painful he drops to the ground in pain. Only an ice pack will help.I went to 2 ENT specialist who said he was making it up and have been working with a paediatrician for over a year who is at a loss. I am wondering weather his operation has started this or it was happening before as he had middle ear syndrome. I will book in the see a chropractor to see if that helps as I will try anything. This has been a terrible 2yrs for my son and we want answers and until now I have not found anyone else with this problem. Bles you all.
I have had the same problem for 10+ years. I dislocated my shoulder back then and ever since, when I get really stressed or my back/neck/shoulder is bothering me, I get a very red ear on my left side. My neice is a physical therapist and she says it could have to do with the muscles in my neck tightening up so much that it effects my ear in this way. When it is bothering me it usually only lasts less than an hour. Sometimes a heat pack on my back and neck help it or even an ice pack. It works for me, but it is pretty embarassing when I'm working or out in public and someone points it out. Oh,well. Guess it could be worse. Dawn
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Dear Dawn,
My son (5yrs) had gromits put in both ears 2yrs ago. Since then he has had the red ear in his left ear.It is so painful he drops to the ground in pain. Only an ice pack will help.I went to 2 ENT specialist who said he was making it up and have been working with a paediatrician for over a year who is at a loss. I am wondering weather his operation has started this or it was happening before as he had middle ear syndrome. I will book in the see a chropractor to see if that helps as I will try anything. This has been a terrible 2yrs for my son and we want answers and until now I have not found anyone else with this problem. Bles you all.
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I have had the same problem for 10+ years. I dislocated my shoulder back then and ever since, when I get really stressed or my back/neck/shoulder is bothering me, I get a very red ear on my left side. My neice is a physical therapist and she says it could have to do with the muscles in my neck tightening up so much that it effects my ear in this way. When it is bothering me it usually only lasts less than an hour. Sometimes a heat pack on my back and neck help it or even an ice pack. It works for me, but it is pretty embarassing when I'm working or out in public and someone points it out. Oh,well. Guess it could be worse. Dawn