Yesterday Sunday I went to one of Dennis Kung Fu camps in St Albans. It was a beautiful day with a chilled breeze.
We practised a two-man-pattern that I've never even seen before and it was great fun.
Just as it was getting dark I was just about the only one left in the field practising my patterns. (A pattern is a combination of movements you perform on your own to remember and learn your kung fu principles.) After a few runs I notice a strange thing. One of my ears got really hot. My forehead was normal and the other ear was really cold as normal. It was just like when you're about to get a fever except it was only the ear.
Strange but interesting since I've never experienced this. And no, there is no simple geometric explanation for it. It's got to be internal; or?
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I'm yet another red hot ear person. Usually just the right ear. Today there was a noticeable vein going through the reddest part of my ear. Freaky. Maybe it has something to do with tension? If I have a few beers and start relaxing (along with not thinking about it anymore), it seems to go away.
It just started happening with me 2 weeks back. One ear goes red hot. I have neck pain and shoulder stiffness for a month now. Are these correlated ? Hvae had a fir bit of tension in my life of late.. May be that plays a part too ?
I too have red hot ears. This has been happening since I was a child. Sometimes it's just one ear sometimes both and sometimes they switch sides. It often occurs when I am stressed, mad or upset. People at work definitely notice. I have learned to block it out sometimes. Then I began to notice it also happens when I don't feel stressed. I sometimes have people approach me at work saying, what are you mad about Angel? I immediately feel my ears and see they are red hot again.<P>I have checked my blood pressure when I am experiencing this and have noticed it is usually slightly elevated at these times but not extremely high. I also get migraines related to stress and painful tightness in the neck, shoulders and jaw. I was told that this too is because of stress. My Dr. told me it's from constantly tensing up and not realizing I am doing it. I have had CAT scans MRI's EEG's and other tests all come out normal. When I get real mad or upset I sometimes break out in hives too. This started as a teenager. I am 30 now. Yesterday was a particularly stressful day and it started with the red hot ears then my entire face and neck went red hot. Later in the day still worrying about my issues my tongue started itching, then my hands and feet, then I got hives on my upper chest and shoulders and my eyes swelled up. It was even hard for me to swallow. I think it was similar to an allergic reaction brought on by stress. I have been looking on the internet today trying to find a reason for this. As for the ear redness I have found most people say it is an increase in adrenaline, usually brought on by stress triggers, so I think they are related in some ways. I have been treated with everything from muscles relaxers to blood pressure meds, antidepressants, Loritab and Oxycontin. My best cures have been trying not to tense up, not clenching my jaw, and lots of Excedrin tension headache medicine. I also use a pain relief spray that contains menthol. It helps loosen the tight muscles. A good massage never hurts either.
I'm 15 and my ears have been doing this for about 3 years now, but the symptoms for me have gotten worse. First of all my ears and my cheeks get very hot and start to burn, then my fingers and toes swell and last but not least my legs turn blue with red spots and then I can't really do anything until my fingers stop swelling. This happens to me about one a week sometimes more.
I have been told that I could have diabetes but about two years ago I started to have very severe chest pains and would pass out, (to this day nobody knows what caused or why I passed out in the X-ray room when I didn't have any pain at that time and after I passed out in the X-ray room and puked my guts out when I woke up I never had chest pain again) I had four blood tests and I was in perfect shape.
So yeah you can rule out low blood sugar, high blood sugar, and diabetes.
I have had this happen to my ear on occasion. It gets very hot and red. It has been like this on an off almost all day today. I searched the web to see what it was and I came to this website. Is there anyone who can explain it?
I definately am not tense or stressed and have no medical condition.
Everynow and then I get a redhot ear, and the only remedy I found for it is this.
Grab a cold soda can from the fridge and put it directly on your ear! OHHHHH feels so good. Then fold your ear in half and put it on the backside! Very relieving. Not a cure but a temporary fix. Try it!
Anyone considered cell phone radiation? I'm only joking. I'm 43 and I manage a title ins. co. where we close multi-$M deals daily. Loads of pressure. Combined with parental, marital, financial, and family deaths occurances, simply described by me as LIFE(described by my family MD as "situational issues"). The body, I believe, has a way of showing us when we are on overload. I practically never go to the Dr. unless I hit overload mode. Which has been about 3 times in the past 18 years. Though I've frequently had these symptoms, I'm just not a great patient. The symptons I have are skin hives, which may occur in one location then show up in another location in maybe an hour or so. I also have the red ear issue. Normally it is just one ear at a time. But it happens with either ear. It feels very fevered and very hot. Extremely red. During those times, I also have panic attics and loads of adrenaline rushes. I was fortunate enough to have this red ear out break as I was waiting outside my Dr's office a couple of months ago. I was given Vistaril which is an antihistime for skin reactions caused by stress and anxiety. I was also prescribed Lexapro for slight depression. I've been taking these for about 2 months and am in a better frame of mind, so I'll wean myself off now with no significant problems. Been there, done that. Sometimes we just need a little help to manage through what life has to offer. I agree with David, a coool compress, or cold soda can, does give a quick fix.
Anyone considered cell phone radiation? I'm only joking. I'm 43 and I manage a title ins. co. where we close multi-$M deals daily. Loads of pressure. That combined with parental, marital, financial, and a couple of family deaths, things get tough. The body, I believe, has a way of showing signs when we are on overload. I practically never go to the Dr. unless I hit overload mode. Which has been about 3 times in the past 18 years. Though I've frequently had these symptoms, I'm just not a great patient, so I don't go until I know I have to. The symptons I have are skin hives, which may occur in one location then show up in another location in maybe an hour or so. I also have the red ear issue. Normally it is just one ear at a time. But it happens with either ear. It feels very fevered and very hot. Extremely red. During those times, I also have panic attics and loads of adrenaline rushes. I was fortunate enough to have this red ear out break as I was waiting outside my Dr's office a couple of months ago. I was given Vistaril which is an antihistime for skin reactions caused by stress and anxiety. I was also prescribed Lexapro for slight depression. I've been taking these for about 2 months and am in a better frame of mind, so I'll wean myself off now with no significant problems. Been there, done that. Sometimes we just need a little help to manage through what life has to offer. I agree with David, a coool compress, or cold soda can, does give a quick fix.
My ears have been getting hot and red for over 40 yrs., so don't think the cell phone has anything to do with this. My 1st memory of this was walking to school in the winter. It may have something to do with hot and cold. My brother would always get hives when he went in and out of the water. So maybe these two are connected somehow. Sometimes I can go for two or three months without red hot ears. Other times it is daily. I have allergies also with a history of childhood asthma. No other ailments and none of my siblings or children have this problem. To me it is quite a nuisance and I like the rest of you wish someone would come up with some answer to this problem. Just knowing that I am not the only one with this problem makes me feel a little better.
my ears turned blood red and hot as fire all of a sudden one evening after I came home from work (a very stressful job for me) I was 23. This job forced me to react with the public which I've always been scared to do. That was the first time in my whole life. Early that same year I had been experiencing a loud sharp ping noise in my ears after my jaws popped (tmj?) Which also has never happen to me before that year, And I started getting post nasal drip all at the same time. And to top it off shortly after My hair just started falling out in massive amount (mpb) pattern. For years I tried to counter act my promblems of post nasal drip which made it even worse, so I stop. When I was 2yrs-9 years old I would have bad ear aches from time to time. Growing up I had also had trouble breathing in and out my nose but never any red hot ear flashes. I'm 35 now ,I don't have any more (tmj) pinging in my ears, the post nasal drip is gone, but I still, every once in a while get red hot ear flashes. Oh and my hair is not falling out anymore but what I lost has not returned.
Sorry forgot two things I've noticed also I don't get earwax like I use to either. Before it would be yellow sticky now its just a minimum of dry itchy white flakes. And hair growes in my ears
I think it definitely has something to do with medication for ADD/ADHD (or medications with similar properties)...I usually feeling flushing in my face, ears, and feet. It is definitely related. Has anyone noticed if it is more common AFTER one has stopped taking medication for the day/evening?????
is there any obvious nerve or blood vessels at u guys' external ears??have u guys tried putting ice on them everyday to make the blood vessel die or stopping it from working??
My son, who is 7, is also a red ear person. His one ear is larger than the other and he has had this problem since birth. When he is tired, anxious or hot weather, his ear will get red. He also has nose bleeds. Where are all the doctors? Help!!
Hi everyone!! I am blown away that so many people have the same issue as me. My ears get red and hot every afternoon after I shower and last for an hour or 2. Both ears, same time. I will try eating oatmeal every morning as suggested. I will also contact my brother, who is a pharmacist, to see if there are any natural supplements to alleviate the problem.
Lily-10-March 2008
My son too, who is 8 has been experiencing red burning ears which is real painful. He has been dealing with this problem since early summer and it seems to have been getting worst. It starts with one ear and eventually travels to the next. We first started using plain cold water or ice to cool them down but it just seemed like a long
time for the pain to go. The only relief he seems to get is when I plug his ear and spray it with a liquid spray called Bactine, which is used for sunburn relief, minor burns, cuts and scrapes. This works for now but this may just be a temoprary relief for. Please!!! Anyone, there has to be a better way to get rid of the red burning ears for good. For those who can't seem to find any relief try this Bactine at lease it helps some!!! But this isn't a cure to a problem more common that we taught.
WOW, I am very thankful that I am not the only one with this problem - therefore no information. I am 27 years old and have had the red ear problem since I was a child. I find if I am tired or stressed out the redness is more likely to appear. Not only red ears, but my knees have also been getting like this since I was a teenager. I have been to specialists all my life to find out what this weird phenomenon is? So far... NOTHING!!! How pathetic! Right now.. after visiting a Naturopath, it is thought that it might be linked to a food allergy. Auto immune problems such as Lupus and Rhematoid arthritis run in my family so Gluten has been removed from my diet and have noticed I have a lot more energy. Also a group of vegetables known as the night shade family - tomatoes, eggplant, red peppers etc have been removed (thought to cause this inflammation). I will reintroduce these items after three months one at a time to find out which is the problem. (if any) So far I have had a hard time taking the nightshade family out, mostly tomatoes. And have found that tomatoes worsens this reaction. It is a lengthy process but worth it for peace of mind. I find that rubbing on cool lotion helps when it's really bad.
When the right ear of an indivdual goes red and/or hot it means that someone you know is talking about you and that it will a have a an immediate effect on your life. thats what the cause of the hot right ear is in Ireland. My ear is hot at the moment and i wanted to see what the other reasons for this were and so far this reason is the best, well i feel that it is anyway
Red ear syndrome: An unusual type of head pain in which the ear becomes red and burning. Attacks may be brought on by triggers such as touching the ear, heat, chewing, drinking, coughing, sneezing, and neck movement. May be associated with migraine, irritation of the third cervical root, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or thalamic syndrome. It may also occur without obvious structural cause.
Has anyone come up with a discussion group or chat room for us, other than here? No offense Peter, but this page isn't exactly being monitored by anyone and we all would like a like a little more medical advice if possible. As for my own red ears, I still get em nearly everyday. If you have time, I do find that getting a good solid Nap after work or on the weekend can really help with the night-time red ears if you choose to go out in public at night. Being Norweigan/Polish, I think I got some of the worst red ears especially this time of the year; going into warm buildings with the heat cranked up, I really hate it at work in the afternoons. I don't get the headaches that some of you describe so I don't want to start taking excedrin, but I will try cutting the dairy and report back, even though I love cheese a lot. The tongue trick only works a tiny bit, I think it is more of a relaxation technique than anything to be honest.
My 9 y.o. son has been suffering from red hot ear for over a year. He has always has ear problems (recurrent cholesteatoma) and has had 7 surgeries (modified radical mastiodectomy + revisions) in the past 18 months. The RES started after his 2nd surgery and his surgeon said it was probably related to nerve damage BUT the interesting thing is his ear is totally numb and will be for up to a year after his last surgery (Feb. 08) but when he has an episode (at least once a day) of red, hot ear, his ear actually hurts. Weird, huh? Something else that's pretty interesting is that he has never had an elevated temperature, even when he had ear infections. He's had pneumonia, viruses and never an elevated temp. Not even after his surgeries. Don't know if this means anything but I've always thought it was strange. BTW, this is his left ear. He shows no signs of ADD, ADHD, or OCD but does have allergies. His surgeon did say however, that his middle ear is very distorted, which is probably a birth defect.
hi, that's so weird i'm trying to find out why my 3 year olds left ear always gets red hot. he had club feet when he was born and the red ear only happens when when he has casts on after his surgery. i've asked his doctor and she said she has no idea why it does that she has never heard of that before. one other time he had casts on his left ear would get red hot and only the left side of his body would sweat. any suggestions?
ive only had mine for the last 5 days. It started freaking me out as id never had it before. Reading all the posts on this site made me feel a little better. I have been very stressed out lately and my diet has become very very bad. I also have been suffering from neck and back pains so i hope that its due to one of these reasons. Ive also been told that, flushing in the face can be liver connected. Has anyone heard of Carcinoid Syndrome. I dont want to scare anyone but check out the symptoms. Im seeing my gp in 2 days to find out exactly whats going on
PLEASE ADVICE: History: I am an indian currently in canada. It was 2 yrs back in india that it started.I wasnt known allergic to any food.one day i had a bad stomach.I woke up at night with red rash on skin,diarrohea,cold hands,uneasiness.Rash was initially over neck but in course of time it was allover my body.I went to doctor,who said its allergic reaction.He gave me ATARAX,an antibiotic(norflox)& some drug as i had fever too.When he checked my BP was high too.....after atarax my symptoms went off...It was after two days I started getting the same feeling...with my left ear pricking & getting red & dizzy/hazzy head.I popped atarax & i was good again.After that I got this type of symptoms 3 times over next 1.5 yrs when my left ear got red,dizzy head,all the time i had bad stomach..!!!...i took atarax & everything used to be normal in minutes.....
I came to CANADA FOR STUDIES: I am stressing on the fact coz there was huge climate change..!!....it was in 1st week of Nov.2007 tht one night after dinner i suddenly had a kinda attack..of both ears got red and pricky (note tht i had loose motions the same day)..dizziness, little breathlessness,palpitations and uneasiness..i popped 2 atarax this time but no use....for a moment i thought i should call EMERGENCY....but after some time i was better( not normal)& slept off..but could not sleep the whole night.....next day was fine..i didnt eat anything..but at night i got it again(same symptoms)...i went to doctor who did blood test....My haemocrit was perfectly normal..except the fact that my IgE antibodies were 333 units( normal is less thn 100 units)...I was termed as having an ALLERGY.....I went to allergy specialist...but he ruled out it being allergy..!!...meanwhile my stomach never came to NORMAL.....I started getting some other symptoms like cold hands/sweaty hands/ light headedness/anxiety/ mild vertigo..!!!...mild burning skin...and stuff, but since it was freezing cold out I used to think my body is reacting to cold,as i come from tropical country & this is 1st winter.....I did stool test (NORMAL), i did ultrasound of abdomen(Normal), I did Barium meal test (normal)......i have no weight loss,fever or signs of infection....My current problems are...1)I feel cold hands,feet without any apparent reason. 2) My stomach is better, no loose motions, but thr is bloating, gas, white tongue etc 3) sleeplessness 4) mild redness over skin which comes and goes & little burning on & off..5) suddenly my ear starts tingling and gets red..6) I get ANXIOUS without apparent reason.7) mild vertigo.
My symptoms are not as severe as before...but are not ZERO..and none of the doctors could give a valid explanation about whats going on......i have realized that this is not probably LIFE THREATENING but its definitely not something i can live with....i am on anti anxiety (lorazepam 0.5 mg) and omeprezole for stomach acid reduction........this is my story....does anyone has any comments or advice over it...it would be apreciated....any doctor here...plz tell me if any TMJ dysfuctions can cause such symptoms??????
thanks....
I love the Internet! Here I was thinking I was alone, and now I know there is a "small army of red-ear people" as one poster above put it. I was intrigued by one mom who asked about joint pain, because her child had been experiencing joint pain and RES. Last month I had a bout of extraordinary joint pain--in every joint--which was preceded by a week of terrible muscle aches. I also had one day of a strange rash over my trunk and arms. My daughter's teacher and a friend's friend have recently experienced some similar joint/muscle pain symptoms and both were just diagnosed with Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. While I would be completely surprised to have spotted fever, I'm going to go get tested. I have no idea if RES would be part of that, but nothing I've read has indicated it might be.
Hey, listen everyone, I know some herbs that help with this.
I get the red ear sometimes at night (to be honest, I think its only when I take extra immunity booston vitamins that day - vitamin c, e, a, etc.)
Anyway, I always get mine to go away in about half an hour by taking 2 chamomile pills, 2 passionflower pills and 2 valerian root pills. You can find all those herbs at your local Whole Foods or Fresh Market or whatever foofoo organic healthy grocery store is near you. (Or order them on Amazon). They really work.
my left ear is very hot and this has never happened to me before. also, along with the hot ear, i have severely chapped lips and itchy eyes.i never knew there was such a large support group for people with this condition. i never knew there were so many people suffering from the same things i do. HELP!
GUYS! UPDATE! the right ear has now turned extremely red and hot! this is no joke folks.. this is a serious matter and i would appreciate some help on this matter immediately! HELP YOUR FELLOW HOT EAR SUFFERER
I told you. Go to Whole Foods and buy (in their vitamins/herbal pills section) Chamomile, Passionflower and Valerian root. All those herbs have a calming effect on the body. When you get a red hot ear, take two pills of each. Problem solved.
To "me"
so how did u come across these pills...
will there be any side effect after consuming it? like increasing estrogen level etc?? ....thx
I came across the pills, because I did a bunch of research into what pills I could take to stop my blushing so much. These pills were mentioned a lot and for good reason. They worked!
I also noticed that when I started getting this red ear thing sometimes at night, if I take the pills they make it go away.
Now, about the pills:
Chamomile is very well known. You can find it in every single grocery store in America in the tea isle. It's a very, very popular tea as I'm sure you already know. It's perfectly safe in every way. Millions drink chamomile before going to bed every night.
Valerian root is also very popular. It's even sold at Wal-Mart. Lots of people use it to help them sleep at night. It's a very popular, well known herb. You can find it at many groceries stores, CVS, Walgreens, etc.
Passionflower is a little harder to find and isn't as well known as Chamomile or Valerian root. My bottle said it is approved by the German Council something or other to treat "nervous restlessness".
None of these herbs have any weird side effects. They're perfectly safe. Read their wikipedia page if you're still unsure.
Now, listen, this condition we apparently have is called relapsing polychondritis. Your immune system is attacking the cartelege in your ear. You need something to calm your body down. Don't just ignore this or it will destroy your ear. (if you don't believe me, go type relapsing polychondritis into google and look at the pictures that come up on the pages).
Try these herbs. If they don't work, go to a doctor.
thankyou for the tips! i looked up the pictures on google and those ears are F**KED! i DO NOT want ears like those! how do i solve my chapped lips and itchy eyes problem? nobody gave me tips on those!
Thanks a lot ME
i'll try those pills...
I should probably clarify about those pictures of ears. I'm sure that is the worst, worst, worst case scenario. Also, from what Ive read of the above posts, this might not always be relapsing polychondritis. If everyone who had this problem had their ears turn out like those pictures this red ear stuff would be better known.
So, I don't want you to be paranoid that your ears will definitely turn out like those, but I don't want you to just ignore the problem either. Try the pills. They might work for you also.
I'm not a doctor or anything. So, please, don't let those pictures of those ears scare you too much.
ok thanks for the reassurance.. i got really nervous. any suggestions for my chapped lips and itchy eyes?
Oh, I dunno. Vitamin E is good for skin and vitamin A is good for eyes. Might try those.
Go to www.wholehealthmd.com and look around.
Vitamin E and Vitamin A I guess. Try going to wholehealthmd.com
im allergic to vitamin A and E! are you trying to kill me man?? can you give me some suggestions that will keep me OUT of the hospital please?
I've had this my whole life its always 1 ear and it occurs occasionally throughout the year, i was 6 that one of my ears go red, nothing is wrong with me. Well i hope so, i normally get it when im stressing or just come out of a hot shower and it is cold out of the shower.
to Me and the others...
did u guys notice any obvious blood vessel on the outer ear??mine is quite obvious becoz im having quite fair skin...
is there anyway to remove those blood vessel naturally instead of undergoing any operation
Remove a blood vessel??? Whaa???
Try the pills! Take your vitamins, eat healthy.
That should solve your problem.
I AM ALLERGIC! HELP ME YOU ASSHOLES!
Did you try the passionflower, chamomile and valerian root?
If you really are allergic to vitamin e and vitamin a then you must have a serious, serious medical condition. I'm not, and neither is anyone else here, qualified to give you any advice.
Go to a doctor.
me,do u notice any obvious blood vessels on ur ears?
i get red ears and searing face. knocked off my bicycle a couple of years ago and started around then. think may be something to do with autonomic nervous system, but have no clue. not something that doctors seem to take seriously. also if i'm examined around the neck and top of shoulder flares pain up excruciatingly. wish i knew if it would stop / subside. days when i've had to lie down in hospital i haven't had the searing pain in the ears, so perhaps cervical spine / autonomic problem after all...
i get red ears and searing face. knocked off my bicycle a couple of years ago and started around then. think may be something to do with autonomic nervous system, but have no clue. not something that doctors seem to take seriously. also if i'm examined around the neck and top of shoulder flares pain up excruciatingly. wish i knew if it would stop / subside. days when i've had to lie down in hospital i haven't had the searing pain in the ears, so perhaps cervical spine / autonomic problem after all...
Has anyone else tried passionflower, valerian, and chamomile pills for red ears? Did it work?
It definitely sounds like a nervous system /immunity issue. I occaisonally suffer from this and I am today. Having read many of these comments I am wondering if this may have to do with toxins in the air? When I read the time frames of this happening, it seems to be happening at times when the body is probably a little worn out (after lunch and in the evenings). And if there are different illnesses associated with it as well, such as cancer, it sounds as though it definitely has to do with the immune system. Some people more likely to get it when stressed, tired, or getting sick. I genuinely wonder if it may have to do with all the x mark spraying done in the skies. You know, the stuff that looks like contrail, but then fans out and looks hazy, instead of disappearing. Start checking out the sky more often and you may start noticing "contrail" x's in the sky that remain and spread. Especially if you are located near a military base. Who knows what chemicals they are spraying in order to keep satellite camera's from being able to penetrate. No, I am not a conspiracy thereorist. . . i just have noticed far too many x's in the sky to deny such plausibility (esp when there is a military exercise going on). So, toxins may be affecting our immune systems and nervous system and resulting in unusual things such as ear redness. Immune system compromised? Hmm I wonder. . .
Contrails? You're an idiot.
that's so dismissive, you should read more on this issue. My husband is an airline pilot and very concerned about this issue.
(I'm a red eared gal just following the thread btw).
My son has had this since he was an infant, he is now 6 1/2. By watching him all these years we have deduced that when he is tired his ear/ears get red and hot. It doesn't seem to bother him. He had had a lot of ear infections though not one for at least 1 1/2 years.
It is very obvious with him though that it is when he is tired. Interesting correlation with the ADHD that perhaps kids that aren't getting enough sleep are more apt to be labeled with ADHD thus the correlation? Or simply that those kids are more active so more tired, thus showing a red ear more often?
I'm sixteen, female, and currently have one red, burning ear.
This happens to me from time to time, no clue as to why!
my son came to me for the first time today said my ear is red and swelling and hot nomb. it looks like 3 ears in one its so big. so i go to the doc and the gave him some meds it started going down and was all most there and it starts going back up red hot swelling super size and when i say sumper size its huge. i scared to go to sleep and something happen. i would like to know why it goes down and then goes right back up
it really looks like its going to pop. i just don't understand how a ear can get that way. he is ten he didn't do much today nothing. nothing to hurt it
I've got a 10 year old active 'Aussie' daughter who has developed this hot ear business. One side only. I notice a few swimmers have this also? was wondering if it was the latex swimming cap? or.... our bloody cat 'bob' that is slung over her shoulder on regular occasion. :-)
Ha-ha! From one Aussie to another I just have to say that I think that "Bob" is a bloody awesome name for a cat! ha ha! Lovin' it!
But yeah, don't know about latex caps, but I did a LOT of Asthma swim classes as a kid,and yes, with latex caps!
But maybe it's something in the chlorine? Or Tommy's wee that I SAID I didn't want to swim in!(ha ha!)
Then again, that doesn't explain the kids that get it too young to swim? Maybe the natural fluid in the ear drums have something to do with it? Has your little girl had grommets or anything?
For the record though, I am a 31 year old with ADHD. I think the connection between that is the heat thing.
As a kid I could hardly ever sit still unless I was sleeping or zoned out the window.I hated being yelled at all the time as if it was my fault or something I could control. (no underlying anger issues there ha ha!) I was often restless and complained of "Itchy Blood" or my "veins/blood feeling hot" and for my early years I remember my Mum trying SO hard to get me to wear shoes, but I just couldn't/wouldn't!! And SOCKS!! Are you kidding? N-E-V-E-R! The compromise was sandles. The good ole brown ones lol! Summer-Autumn-Winter-Spring. These days my feet can be ice cold at bed time, but during the day, I notice my feet are hot when my ears are? I don't have sweaty feet, just bloody HOT! I had actually just put it down to breathing difficulty. But who knows? When it's summer tho, no problemo with ears! So I guess probably lacking vitamin D or just miss the summer ha!
This is the most hilariously random thing to have, but not so funny really. I double checked with my only other ADHD friend, and she also gets the Red ear thing. Another weird thing is that I also used to get cold sores. But someone told me that if you feel that tingling feeling u get when ones about to come up? Just put ice on it until it goes numb. Sure as ......something very very SURE! (lol!) they don't come up! So I dunno if theres any relation there. But its another "Hot blooded" thing I guess.
Also as a kid (OMG I WAS healthy sometimes I SWARE!)
I burst both my ear drums. OUCHIE FOR THAT!!!!!!! Ever since I also get the heart beat in my ear thing occasionally that some of the other posts have mentioned. They often feel blocked too, so I find myself popping my ears by blowing out my nose without holding it.(Expert! look Mum no hands! :) )It's not normal, but neither is them going quiet/blocked when I sniff in on occasion. Or having burning hot red ears like a cartoon frickin character, or itchy blood or ANYTHING ABOUT ME REALLY ha ha! I dont know if any of this is helpful to anyone elses reading and research, but I definitely think that we are the ADHD types. The hot blooded types. I wonder if thats where the "Hot Headed" saying comes from?
it isn t happening any more, and that is because it is summer, is it the same situation with you? ican t understand why this doesn t happening in summer
Can't comment on the seasons situation as this has only started this autumn (fall) cheers madeleine
it happens to me this few weeks (end of summer)
but my ear wasn't red, its just feels hot..
only my left ear. =(
I have had symptons which point towards Polychondritis and the pain today is so severe that my Doctor said if this continues to be painful like it is now then I have to be admitted to hospital. My symptons started 2 years ago after a Septorhinoplasty where Cartlidge is taken from my ear to replace the broken cartlidge in my nose. Ever since then my right ear causes severe pain, swelling, hot, throbbing and burning. This happens on a week on week off basis and sometimes have a good 3 week break and it returns. I am being treated for Polychondritis now but since taking steroids the pain has got worse. I have been hopitalised many of times and given antibiotics via IV. It works but as soon as I stop the antibiotics it flares up again. My consultants are still not sure what it is and I have also been treated for TB with no effects. They still say it could be Polychondritis or a foreign infection. I have had many of blood tests and biopsys taken and all they show is that my blood inflamation levels are high. Also when the pain and swellings are present my glands around my throught also swell and are painful. I remember that they even removed a gland to test and it just came back as an re-active gland.
Im on morphine oral, morphine tabs, along with all other sorts of pain kellers and steroids and still nothing. As soon as I think its going it comes back again. Driving me nuts.
Does anyone else experience anything like this?
I hope someone can offer some advice
How are you today? have you improved? Is it really polychondritis?
My current medication whixh is used to treat or at least help as Polychondritis is treatable seems to be working.
I am and have been on Azothioprine with Steroids and it does indeed seem to work.
Azothioprine, dampens down your imune system. I am still awaiting to see my consultant. Although sometimes I the pain is still bad but the current medication has helped. Hope this helps you and have you a simular condition?
I have to have regular blood tests to keep an eye on my blood count also.
Polychondritis is not treatable but the symptons are. My medication makes me very ill at times but I'm happy that the pain is under control.
Sorry for being away for so long. And I am sorry to hear about your condition. Am glad your pain is under control. Cartilage healing takes a very long time, I am told. My daughter too suffers from a swollen painful ear problem, but hers is a very strange case. It is no longer painful, but when the room is hot, it can turn very red and swollen. When you touch it, it turns red too. POlychondritis was suspected too, but her blood so far showed nothing. What do they test your blood for, may I know. I googled and it seems that a certain drug infliximab does help to control the progress of polychondritis. Do take care. Is there anybody who is with you?
Well as regards to someone with me, I am going through a faily breakdown and it really isn't a good time. My former partner is selfish and I think all of this has caused strain. If she was suffering then I would of course help but she preferes her pop and leaves me and the children for weeks on end!!
Blood Tests - CRP and a Full Blood Count.
My levels have always been quite normal throughout, although Inflamation Levels were slightly above normal but nothing to be concerned about. That is why the disease is hard to detect.
Azothiprine is an anti-immune drug which dampens my immune system. It is suspected that my immune system is attacking the body, which causes the pain and inlamation. My ear is now totally deformed.
Poltchondritis is still only suspected and the condition could be something totally different. The condition also efects my nose which was part of the original operation I had (SpetoRhinoPlasty).
I recently stopped my medication as I was continually being sick which was black in colour. Once a week had passed my condition with my nose and ear appeared and was very painful. I'm now worried that the medication is causing more damage to me as I have been on this medication for 2 years approx and all follow-up concultant appointments keep getting cancelled, thats the UK NHS System for you....
Azathiprine medication has to be monitored as it also effect the liver.
There is no cure for Polychondritis and the treatment is only to reduce thecondition rather than cure.
I must admit the pain has been so severe that I have been smashing my head against the floor. I find that heat helps the pain but this could just be a mind thing. As they say, if you have a painful leg, hit the other one and all the body will do is focus on the new injury.
I had scans, full courses of very strong antibiotics and they showed no improvement. Although when I was on the antibiotics the condition did dissapear, as soon as the course had finished back it came.
My Current Medication;
Azothiprine
Prednisolone
Morphine Sulphate Tabs
Morphine Sulphate Oral Sol.
Citalopram
Amitriptyline
Ameprozole
I do hope your daughters condition improves and it is always worth asking for Azothiprine and Steroid Treatment, it may be worth a try.
Acomprosate
Azathioprine is an immunosuppressant used in organ transplantation, autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis and pemphigus or inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis as well as multiple sclerosis. It is a pro-drug, converted in the body to the active metabolites 6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioinosinic acid. It is a purine synthesis inhibitor.
Azathioprine is produced by a number of generic manufacturers and as branded names (Azasan by Salix in the U.S., Imuran by GlaxoSmithKline in Canada and the U.S., Australia and UK, Azamun in Finland and Imurel in Scandinavia).
Do you think this happens due to heat ? When i go out in the sun and come back into an aircon anvironment , i do get this . Something to do with difference in temperature ?
I'm not sure about just in the heat, b/c it's november and I have it right now... I wouldn't say I get this usually in the summer.... but it could be the change in temperature... Maybe the humidity and dryness of the air... but I'm not sure.
yes, difference in temperature is one of the many reasons
is this something to be scared about or is this just part of body adapting to difference in temperatures ?
probably just the temp thing but ask a doctor
My ear is hot and it's annoying. It was a little itchy too, but it's happened before, and it goes away in about 1hr. Sometimes it happens when I have had a strong cup of coffee (I'm caffeine sensitive).
This also happens sometimes when I have been in the sun, or if I feel anxiety over something.
I have just ignored it and it seems to go away but man is it annoying while it lasts.
I can not believe how many people have the same problem!!
I get it mostly when im hot or embarressd, it kills my confidence. Silly i know but it does. And it is rather painfull some times, it even looks swollen! Some one must know the answer to this problem!
My Dr. prescribed Fluorouracil .5% to treat solar keritosis on both my ears. This is topical chemo, and I used this med for 3 weeks. My ears looked like raw, red meat, but they did heal in about 4 weeks after discontinuing FU.5%. The keritosis went away, but I have been experiencing red, hot ears mainly in the evening. My ears suffered a major trauma as a result of this chemical, and I believe I sustained nerve damage. I have been back to see my prescribing Dr., and he blew me off, an ENT basically did the same, I'm heading to a Dermo this week, but after reading all these msgs. I don't have much hope. The truma I sustained, hovever, was the begining of RES. I'm trying oatmeal, tounge to roof of mouth, but so far nothing is helping. I have also been seeing a chiropractor for spinal, and neck adj,and headaches. The chiro is helping back, neck, and headaches, but not the ears. PERICHRONDRITIS---check it out. I'm going to discuss it with my Dermo this week. I have been using an Aloe skin care cream to aide in cooling, and to a degree it works. I also use it in the AM, and since I started using the Aloe, my episodes have not been daily. Stress, and getting tired, I believe, play a part is this nasty syndrome. I'll post again after visiting with Dermo. Hopefully I provided some insight to someone. Thanks for listening. The RES is making me depressed, and this helps me vent.
Hiya,
Every day after work (I work in an air-conditioned office) my ears turn a deep red color, like they are severely flushed and they are hot to touch.
This happens every day and is coupled with severe bilateral temporal thumping, audio and photo sensitivity.
This flushing lasts for 45 minutes to 2 hours. It began about 20 years ago and has progressively gotten worse (at first it would only happen around once a week and at different times but now this is a daily occurrence).
This NEVER happens in the mornings but can on rare occasions happen in the early afternoon but generally always after work..
I have worked in varied roles (Chef, Gardener, IT , indoor outdoor, hot, cold environments) and regardless of work type / environment this condition still occurs.
During the period after work (or in the afternoon on the weekends), there are certain "triggers" that will cause these attacks to occur within a few minutes.
These triggers include touching the ears, being exposed to heat, or strong emotions.
They become so red and so hot that it is painful , uncomfortable and embarrassing.
Parts of my face and head become so tender that they are sore to touch. And my ears swell and become blood engorged and red hot.
There is constant pain in the local temple (both sides) but more so the right hand side.
The fractured TMJ I suffered in a motor vehicle accident 20 years ago was about the time this started occurring.
Even after removal of all wisdom teeth the TMJ surgery and in the last 5 years to correct the bite and that seems to have had no impact positive or negative on the problem. Status Quo remains.
I have persevered with the bite splint for many months. This offers no relief from local temporal pain, the constant pounding of blood in my temples, associated neck and shoulder pain and the flushing and migraine like symptoms that are displayed during these daily episodes.
I have tried all sorts of drugs, vaso dilators, vaso constrictors, muscle relaxants, strong pain killers, prednisone, sinus surgery, TMJ surgery, beta blockers, assorted migraine medication, acupuncture, sub-occipital nerve blocks, physiotherapy, removal of wisdom teeth, bite plates, Hot cold treatments, changing diet, relaxation exercises, yoga, reiki, naturopathy, allergy tests and some others that escape my memory.
None of the above treatments have had provided any lasting relief from this affliction.
I went and had an MRI yesterday to get investigate the red ears and haedache thing and the Neuroligist discoved that my sinus cavities were completely full. Its not as if I have a runny nose or anything but the sinus could be the cause here. I have had surgery on the sinuses befor but I may try more surgery if that helps sort this out.
Ill keep you all posted
I am a 49 year female who has suffered from "hot ear" for several years. In addition, when I lie on my side to sleep, the cartlidge becomes VERY painful. The pain is enough to wake me from sleep. Anyone know what this is or have the same problem?
Lori,
Get tested for relapsing polychondritis. I have this condition and it started with the pain in one of the ears, noticeable when laying at night since there is physical pressure on the ears then. Also you get flare ups - meaning the ear(s) get hot and painful.
The fact that you have both warm ears and painful cartilage makes me suspect this (but I'm not a doctor) Do your ears also look swollen? Relapsing polychondritis is basically swelling of cartilage but can be very serious if not treated since your airway is made out of cartilage and it can cause a deformity in your ears and nose over time.
http://www.medicinenet.com/relapsing_polychondritis/article.htm
Hi JOseph,
How did the doctors test you for RP? How are you coping with Polychondritis? Do take care.
My Dermo thinks my RES is Rosacea, and prescribed a topical, and an oral antibod.
I have only been taking these meds since 17 Sept., and I'm not sure if they are improving my condition or not. I must give the meds a chance to work????? More later. I failed to mention that in addition to the meds, I must watch what I eat and drink, and other items called Rosacea Tripwires. Access the national Rosacea Society and perhaps you can get a list of the "tripwires".
people, i think we all must use some good foundation, and than we ll don t have to worry about it
sometimes one of my ears get red and hot too... it only happens at church. Sometimes my face would get REALLY red too, like almost purple, it was so red. Now it doesn't happen as much, and when it does its only my ear. Sometimes it happens if i sing a lot, like during/after choir practice. I have no idea why its only at church though! I hate when it happens though, and i've tried putting my face against something cold, like the metal of a fridge door or something. It didn't do anything though. Usually it lasts at lasts about half an hour. Anyone have any homemade remedies for it?
well I have occipital neuralgia on one side of my head and that side of the ear is usally hot, more or less at times, Doctor said i have inflation on that side
It sucks because I used to wear a headset on that side for work and think that was the cause of the red ear because i also developed low frequency hearing loss in that ear also, so I wonder if these cases are connected
Is there anyone out there still experiencing this problem??if you guys have found out what is the root of the prob ..please enlighten us and help us!
I've been suffering the red ears problem for the past few months...and it's really irritating...i can't socialize due to it..furthermore I'm a student..and i really can't concentrate whenever this problem haunt me...who should i seek for help now??chirocpractor??I've been visiting ENT but i was given some cream...and whenever i apply it,it helps..and the RES will come bac the day after..please help...God bless
Chuck-
Jame, I have been experiencing RES for Approx 5 Mos. My ears sustained a trauma as a result of topical Chemo cream. They healed, but I get RES in the evening that lasts for 2Hrs + -. I went to see a Dermo, and was diag with Rosacea. I was given two different meds, one topical, one oral, and they seems to be working---at least for a wk. I haven't had RES. Prior to the meds it was a nightly thing. Ask your Dr. about Rosacea, and for a list of Rosacea "Tripwires", foods, booze,weather Etc. Good luck and God bless.
Nice to hear from you.I'm planning to visit dermo next week..and hopefully he will be recommending me with an effective med..thanks again,Chuck..
How are you guys doing now??any other advices or remedies??please share it with us..thanks a million
8th October 2008, i really wish i could get some answers today i was at work and my left ear got fire hot red for no reason and i went to put ice on it and the both times i did it the ice melted in seconds it's weird and it hurts because it gets so hot it's happend before many times. it uncomfortable please help thanks
Answers are tough to come by for RES, because everyone is different, but I suggest you make an appointment with a Dermatologist. I was diagnoised with Rosacea, and I'm being treated effectively; perhaps you have the same, and can get meds to relieve your misery.
I am not an authority on this issue, but like you I was suffering, sought and found help from a dermatologist. Good luck and God bless.
In my case, "and I am from a VERY hot country but very sanitary and clean, it happens around 14:00 (you can see how specific I am) in my right ear every workday with a job from 07:00 till 16:00. I really don't know what to say except it might be my body talking "Stop Working you Ass****". And it is a bad idea to walk around the office with a bag of ice around my ear.
i have the same red hot ear dilemma..it's often painful and only on my left ear. i recently also started hearing a thumping noise in the same ear once in a while and a little ear fullness...also, i have had a cracking sound for as far as i can think back when i move my jaw...i guess it's time to see a Dr.!
Hello. For at least a year now, I have been having the red ear problem. Over the year or so, it has gotten progressively worse. I occasionally speak at church, and last night, my ears, cheeks, and part of my head for red/almost purple. It seems like this started around the time I caught pneumonia last year.
For the last several weeks, I have really cleaned up my diet. Ive been eating very healthy, and have going to the gym steadily. I have already lost several pounds, and am happy about that. However, the red-attack appears to be getting worse. I thought it would get better. Usually starts in the afternoon in the ears. Stays that way till I go to sleep. If I am stressed, it makes it worse, but its pretty much constant. If I am standing/working, it doesnt seem as bad.
This has really brought me down. :O(
well for the alternative life style, I will contribute with an experience, for the skeptics don't pay attention. usually I notice that once in a while my left ear gets hot and there's a noticeable sensation of overheated more than any other part of my body, I was told that when people is sending bad energy you can feel it in your left ear and when people is sending good energy you can feel it in your right ear, bad energy like anger, hate , jealousy chanels thru your sensitive parts such as your left ear, people has forgatten the power of the body energy and some people knows how to use it, when you feel that sensation in your left ear relax and say a prayer, close your eyes and ask God for protection and when you feel it in your right ear may be love, desire, simpathy or affection.
No science was apply to this knowledge try it it wont hurt. find the source of negative energy and let God protect you.
Don't confuse a medical condition with a simple energy variation.
if the symptoms worsen seek medical attention.
You'll be surprise of the results, there's allways someone feeling less attractive, less fortunate and lonely.
I also suffer from red ear for over 25 years and my son has since he was about 1 years old. Although, mine has no specfc triggers....If both heat up at the same time I do faint. I do not have high BP, and consider myself healthy. It usually happens when I'm relaxing and doing nothing! I was told it was allergy realated..but I have my doubts..because I have a dr.that uses that excuse for everything he can't explain.
I'm totally amazed to see this site!! Thank you for this site!!! I've had this red ear phenomena for over 20 years. Thought I was the only one. Don't know why it happens either. I've asked doctors about it and they can't give me an explanation. They're clueless. Eating too many hot foods or or hot drinks can bring it on for me. The rest of the time it just seems to happen for no apparent reason. It can happen in one ear or the other or both at the same time. Tonight I noticed a low grade fever of 99 when it happened. Also had eaten a hot bowl of soup and cup of hot tea right before then. The back of my neck was hot too though my feet and hands stayed ice cold. I've had poor circulation all of my life (cold hands and feet all year long). Can't even wear a t-shirt in the summer unless it's long sleeved. I figure my poor circulation has something to do with this red ear phenomena somehow. I don't get hot ears every day though. Also have had seizures since I was 6 months old. Nobody knows what brought them on. I suspect the plethora of vaccination shots created that situation. Lately, i tested for heavy metal toxicity (to see if it could be a possible link to the seizures) and found that I've got high levels of lead and mercury. Could the red ear phenomena be related to heavy metal toxicity? In the process of chelating for heavy metals and hope this does the trick (ending both the seizures and the red hot ears). Maybe some of you here have heavy metal toxicity and just don't know it. I thought I'd put my story out there to see if this helps anyone. Also, I'd be interested in knowing if anyone else out there gets cold hands and feet along with this red ear phenomena. Good luck to all of you in finding an answer.
This is a very interesting site. Just within the last week have I started to experience this "red ear phenomenon" and thus, I did what most people do now- I googled it. It has only been my left ear. The first two times were when I was playing my clarinet in the evening and then again tonight. All three instances occured around the same time in the evening.
Starla- I, too, get really cold hands and feet- I have for several years now. It is interesting to read everyone's theories about this phenomenon. I am actually going to my doctor next week, because I also have a bald spot on the back of my head that was just discovered. From what research I have done...it could be simply stress (I am a teacher- it is not unlikely) or something going on with my thyroid.
I'm so happy I found this webpage.. I thought me & my dad we're the only ones.. I'm wondering if it's genetic because we both have right ears that get hot every once and a while. Mine hurt yesturday for about an hour and was quite itchy, I held a popsicle to it, to cool it down! haha. Now on my left ear it's really hot on the top and itchy, but I also saw that the skin was kind of dead up there so I put lotion on it. But never are they hot at the same time. I don't drink, but I do notice that whenever I clean my ears with "hydrogen peroxide" with a Q tip my fingers turn white and the inside of my ear starts to get warm and itchy.... It's very strange, and I'm glad I'm not the only kid with a hot ear!!
I have the red ears, too, It started with the left one and now I get it in both ears. It starts at the tips of the top and works its way down. However, I know that I have mast-cell problems ranging from dermagraphic skin to mastocytic enterocolitis to arthritis...I wonder how many people here actually have underlying allergic and immunologic issues that have yet to be determined.
There's so many stories on this site.. I don't think adding mine would make any difference.. but yea I'm one more person who has this problem.
These are very interesting posts. Nearly EVERY condition described here can all be symptomatic of Celiac Disease. ARRRGH! Red-hot ear be damned!
I can't believe this! I've been suffering with red ear, or ears for at least 35 years, probably longer. Just now for the first time did I think of googling it. I see I'm not alone! I hate it and in public it makes my social anxiety even worse. You mention Celiac Disease, well I don't really have the intestinal problems of Celiac, but I get flu like symptoms when I eat wheat or gluten, so I have cut that out of my diet. My RES (red ear syndrome) seems it is sometimes related to my anxiety, but not always. I'm still amazed at finding this discusion, still going since the year 2003!
So annoying. I've had this for years now. I always attributed it to being tired as it always happens at night. But after reading many of these comments, it may be worth looking into as a symptom of something more. Mine is, like most others, always one ear, rarely both. It gets hot and red and stays that way for about an hour. Hmmmm. Glad it seems very common.
My son had red ears ever since he was a toddler. Actually, he would get only one red ear. I finally found out it was caused by salicylates. It is found in some fruits, vegetables and spices. I found it on the Feingold website. My son was on meds for ADHD and I wanted to try a different route. I knew he was effected by Red 40 and other artificial dyes (they are made of petroleum!) and wanted to try a change in diet to help. The Feingold program eliminates some natural saliylates in the beginning. I learned from other members about the red ear. After being on the diet for 6 weeks he no longer requires meds. He does have the sensitivity to salicylates that not only causes the red ear, but causes classic ADHD symptoms. Two trips to an allergist didn't help (it doesn't pick up sensitivities) but the Feingold program did. I would highly recommend checking into it. www.feingold.org
ANSWER- Drink lots of water, exercize, yoga. It will be gone in seconds!
anybody else found a better way of stopping this? Please share it with us...you can help those who r suffering from this..
God bless..
I have been experiencing this odd phenomenon for approx. 2 years now. Growing up it never bothered me much, just warm enough to notice it. When I asked my mother about it, she was stunned to find out that she wasn't the only one to experience this. Anyone else's family members also "hot ear/cold ear" people?
Anyone heard of relapsing polychondritis?
I have been sick for a while ear "flushing was/is one of my symtoms, now I have chronic fever, weight loss, I've been tested for carcinoid and my CgA came back elevated once but fluctuated, so no diagnosis, I have levido reticularis, right aortic insuff., and joint pain-I'm a mess. Anyway, I am now convinced it is this polychodritis, however, my sed rate is always normal.
I thought I had a problem! I feel better already
I have been experiencing the "red ear syndrome" for approximately the last 20 minutes. I am surprised to see so many concerned sufferers out there in cyberspace, but so few answers.
If it could be of any use to my fellow sufferers, my symptoms appear to have been sudden-onset while reading, sitting on a chair, in an enclosed space. I am a healthy 21 year old female, with no other major health issues to speak of?
I wish you all good health..
thanks oreille..same to you 2..hope that itll go away soon
I have been getting red ears lately, usually they come on while im reading at night. I notice that I usually get it when its relatively cold outside and I think it has to do when I walk outside and its windy and cold and your ears get cold. Then hours later, they get red.
To all hot ear army:)
my son has a mild case of Autism and is 4 he has just recently been complaining about his hot ears when it gets near bedtime, just sitting up on the coach. I don't know if it is stress related, but he does not like me to touch it, he responds with "don't touch it, iz VERY hot, is a ouchy" so it's kinda hard to get much more out of him. He likes for me to place a cold drink on his ears, i think his left ear hurts or is hotter that his right ear, since i have caught him taking my cold drink and placing it on it himself. I did have him on a Gluten free casein free diet from everything i had read but it became way too stressful with very little difference seen...and costly at that!I read way up there in the posts something about maybe allergies causing it, so maybe that is part of the problem. I had him tested for some common allergies(very out of pocket-no insurance) costly! The more in depth allergy tests are more expensive. I already spent 900.00 in tests..single mom so yea that is costly. Anyway if anybody out there is in the same boat and has any input. Please inform me!
My husband's left ear is swollen,hot and oily. Gross, I know. He has had this issue for many many years. He doesn't remember a time it was not like that. He has broken blood vessles covering the left side of his head around the ear and his hair grows thick and fluffy on that one side. He had an MRI to see if it was on his brain and it was not. Rarely a blood vessle will bulge on the surface of the skin and if it gets scratched it takes a long time for the bleeding to stop. We have seen doctor after doctor and NOTHING! ANY ONE KNOW ANYTHING regarding this oddity? PLEASE HELP!
I'm 45 and my symptoms happen like this; all of sudden I will begin feeling hot in the face/head/neck region and my ears will get flushed and red with the rest of my face and neck, then one ear usually the left will remain red for several hours, be hot to the touch and painful. I recently dicovered that I'm allergic to soy, especially soy that is in NutraGrain Bars,bagels and most highly processed foods. Once I narrowed it down to soy I eliminated it from my diet which was difficult because almost everything has soy in it now. Although that relieved the itching and hives I have still had a few episodes of the flushing and one red ear. I document everything I eat or drink now because of the soy and I have begun to realize that I may be having a reation to aspartame. I drink 3-5 diet cokes each day and several cups of coffee with equal. Today after drinking two cups of coffee the symptoms began and were very bad, I felt like my blood pressure was through the roof, I was drained and exhauseted where minutes before I was fine, my left ear began burning and it's been 2 hours and it's just now cooling off. Since I had only had those two cups of coffee and because it happens after diet coke (there isn't much to eat without soy) I think there is a connection to aspartame. I began researching aspartame poison and found that many otc medicines as well as children's vitamins have aspartame. Every time I have my blood pressure checked it is lower than the norm, I have been diagnosed with ADD and have taken Ritalin in the past, I have type B blood unlike the many on the site with O. Does the aspartame fit with anyone else?
It sounds like you may be sensitive to artificials in food and maybe salicylates (coffee). My son gets red ears for salicylates and cannot eat anything with artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, aspartame and vanillin (fake vanilla). He no longer shows any signs of ADHD since taking these out. Being that you react to coffee (salicylate), aspartame (artificial), and highly processed foods (lots of artificials) AND have been diagnosed ADD you might want to check out the website for Feingold Association (www.feingold.org).
There's an odd comfort in knowing there are more people than just me with this problem; i hope my information helps us all start to come up with some common elements which would finally diagnose this issue; I'm 39, female, hispanic, and live in South Texas. i consider myself pretty healthy, but i am about 30 pounds overweight for my height, no HBP, moderate smoker (about 1/2 a pack a day), extremely rare drinker - and never liquor, just some wines and mexican beer. It started about 2 years ago, i don't remember if anything was happening when it started, but i do recall i thought i was blushing - then i noticed it would happen when i was alone, and had no reason to blush. I don't exercise much, but do occasional yoga; i've had asthma all my life, but it's been controlled without medication for 20 years. I take no medications of anykind except for the occasional Tylenol or Motrin. I've been diagnosed with Degenerative disc disease, and i do have problems with circulation and occasional pleuresy. I get hot ears - sometimes one, sometimes both, without any precipitating patterns that i am aware of. I don't see any food triggers - for instance, my right ear is currently bright red and hot, and today i've had a few cups of coffee with sugar, some Miralax, 1/2 a pear, 1/2 a nectarine, some rice pilaf, some green beans, and a bottle of water. I've smoked 4 cigarettes today, and was sitting here with my laptop on my lap watching TV on the couch when my rght ear started to get hot. I've experienced this "RES" for a couple of years now, and it's more annoying than anything else - it doesn't cause me pain, just heat. I'm Type O+ with a relatively unremarkable medical history - i am married (happily) with 2 kids, i work from home for the government, my income would be middle-class, i guess. I rarely get sick, and see my doctor about once a year, usually for minor complaints. The water in my house does have a very high iron level, but i never drink it - i only drink Ozarka water; i don't drink soft drinks, but i do use the tap to make tea, and will drink it occasionally, but mostly water. The only other thing i can think of is that when i sleep on my ears, i experience numbing and pain pretty sharp, and it will wake me up. Otherwise i sleep great, have a really good appetite, and no known food allergies. The only other time i've ever experienced this type of flushing was when i was in my 20's, and took a medication called Cardizem that my doc prescribed for migraine headaches. The headaches stopped completely when i got pregnant with my son, and never returned, and i never had to take it again. And that flushing was on my face - mostly my cheeks. well, the ear's been hot for about 25 minutes now, it usually lasts about 30 minutes, but sometimes happens several times a day. I have no experience with artificial sweeteners, i prefer natural products, even though i could probably use some diet foods! I hope this helps...
I have had hot ears for more than a decade now...only 20 yo. My BEST guess on the hot ears situation is that it might just be what we eat or even drink. There couold be so many factors...the chemicals that are in the foods we eat...type of foods, maybe the air we are exposed to.
One explanation that I have thought about is the water. Does every hot ear patient drink TAP WATER? This could range from water fountains, faucet water, brushing your teeth, taking a shower. Im starting to think the fluoride and chloride levels in our tap water has increased...a lot. An explanation for affecting males more oftehn than females, it could be that the fluoride increases our hormone levels, set off by fatigue and anger, resulting in hot ears.
So try not bathing and drinking TAP water...impossible? I know...talk to your government then... :)
To add on....Search the web for fluoride in water...Its the one thing im pretty damn sure everyone here in the U.S. has in common.
Hello everyone...I've been reading comments or over an hour now.I have RES,my son has it and now my grandson..He's four..I have come to a conclusion..When my son was in elementary school he had ADHD..The teachers,doctors etc..wanted to put him on ritalin.I researched and decided I did not want my son on an amphetamine,so I looked for an alternative.I found alot of food allergies were the main culprit.Wheat,dairy,artifical colors and flavors were the biggest culprits.In the time period when he was following the diet he didn't have red hot ears and the ADHD was virtually gone he excelled in school and did very well socially..Of course this is a very difficult diet to follow and we never narrowed the red ears down to one thing.Now he is 28 and has learned just to live with the ADHD and the red ears..But for my grandson who is 4 I guess it's time to get him tested for food allergies for he is also alittle on the hyper side and he has hot,red ears...I am 46 and have had red ,hot ears..Left or rightor both most of my life..I suppose I also have some allergies..You know us moms ..Take care of the little one's first.Food allergies are very hereditary and it must've come frem somewhere!!
You might want to read a couple of my posts above. The things that trigger the red ears the most for my son are natural foods that are high in salicylates (apples, oranges, grapes, etc.) And yes it does run in families. You might want to try a trial period without the salicylates to see if it helps. Now my son NEVER has a red ear unless he eats something he is not supposed to. The symptoms of ADHD are present with the red ears too.
its to do with stress and hormones my doctor told me
it could be that your body is letting out heat
wow, yes my left ear burns red for a year now... ive had dysphagia too (difficulty swallowing with no found cause) so as I read these answers I find myself thinking about the whole neck thing... cervical...like a disc out of place.... makes sense. also I have black mold here, have suffered major digestion problems.. I have terry's nails at the moment (half white nails) ivemissed a lot of work aftertaking cipro... I also was on accutane.. the red ears coincided with accutane, as well as spironolactone. definately guaranteed to hot a hot red left ear when nervous! or angry/upset..but also just when relaxing alone tired. seems blood pressure related, also Ijust ate cottage cheese, as some have said, dairy allergy. wish I knew! its annoying and embarrasing. I did have wine last night, when I havent had any in weeks. I am hypothyroid. and havent been taking synthroid as I should.
any can e mail me on this issue as well.my left ear isusually the one that turns red/hot.
Hi Susan, Have you checked what is the cause of the redness? How does it happen? Any trigger factors? Do take care.
I also have burning, red ears (mostly the left one) and lately my toes have been getting hot and red at night. When I cut out sugar, yeast, and carbs, it goes away! But it's so hard to eat good everyday! I think there is a HUGE correlation between food/chemicals and these symptoms. I also notice that when I eat better, I am less hyperactive and stressed.
Sugar and carbs feed yeast so no surprise there.. but I notice it occurs around those foods as well!
I have the same issues with Red Hot Ears - I have been checked for a carcinoid syndrome but that test came back fine - im interested to know however how many of you work in from of a computer - keep this in mind and track when you use the computer and when you get the red ear syndrome - my feeling is electromagnetic radiation exposure from computers, tv, electronics - and while im at it maybe you should get a hair analysis (they can check heavy metal toxins in blood test as well) - mine results were quite interesting.