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Southampton, UK

does anyone have a random earache out of no where ?? i have been fine all day then last night i had a bad thobbing pain in my earache which felt like a earache i put vicks round my ear and took painkillers and it went not had today i get this quite often, and i dont no why ?

January 12, 2016
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Members shared their experiences with random earaches, with many describing sharp or throbbing pains that come and go without warning,... Read more

Members shared their experiences with random earaches, with many describing sharp or throbbing pains that come and go without warning, sometimes lasting just a few hours before disappearing. Several members offered practical strategies, including taking antihistamines to prevent blocked eustachian tubes, using sea salt nasal sprays for sinus-related ear pain, checking for earwax buildup with a doctor, and adjusting head and neck alignment while sleeping to relieve tension that can radiate to the ears. A recurring theme was that ear pain often connects to other fibromyalgia symptoms like migraines, sinus issues, jaw tension from TMJ, or dental problems, with many members finding relief through trial and error rather than one clear solution.

A MyFibroTeam Member

i also get earache in my left ear and throat hurts at the same time. i suffer from sinitus i have had then unblocked once. i have 3 different nasal sprays from doc for it and find the most effective is the sea salt nasal spray. all on prescription.

January 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

ye si get random earache with pain in my jaw and down my face the doc thinks its tmj look it up you may have that

January 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Chelsea, what does it feel like ? I mean is it horrible pain or is it like you're ear hurts and it feels like it's going to get worse ? I had excruciating ear aches as a child. These ear aches are not that bad. I think they come from the muscles in my neck. It took me forever, but I figured out how to 'line up' my head on the pillow when I sleep. This sounds hard but try and line up your head and spine where it 'feels' lined up. It isn't as complicated as I have made it sound. But the tendon & ligaments in your neck can get all 'tangled up' and go up into your head. Fool around with how you line up your head thru your shoulders when you sleep. Hope this helps ❤️

January 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get ear aches when I have really bad migraines

January 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Perhaps you have an ear infection. I have always been prone to them when I get a cold and my doctor suggested taking an antihistamine when cold symptoms start, to prevent the eustachian tube that connects to the ear from becoming blocked, thus causing pain, inflammation and the usual ear infection that comes along later for me. Maybe an antihistamine will help for you, too. Best of luck, Chelsea! *Hugs**

January 12, 2016

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