Ear Pressure

Hi guys...

Russg & I are in the final steps of prep for our trip, starting on June the 9th. The last time we were out on a wee run, and since we installed Autocom, I've had some bother with my right ear... to the point we're ready to chop it off!!

What happens is - after I've got my helmet on (which actually feels comfy and right - not too tight - for my head/face), my ear aches - I don't feel a draft or anything, but the outside of it looks red raw and throbs like hell (even before we put Autocom in, so it's not just the speaker). Last time, it was even a nightmare getting my lid off for the pain. I was at the Doc's today, and he reckons it's pressure in my ear, because there is nothing that looks wrong that would indicate a problem. He says the outside bit of the ear is so sensitive, that if the blood is restricted at all, the pressure builds and very quickly it becomes very painful.

He didn't have a suggestion to how I can make it better

So... has anyone on here had any similiar problems... and your suggestions please!

Fankoo xx

Possible using the intercom has caused a little damage to your ear, I found after using the intercom I used when doing my training for my test, that when I went out (without the intercom), my ear would ache, it went away on it's own after a while, however it seems your problem is a bit more long-term?

Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123

Possible using the intercom has caused a little damage to your ear, I found after using the intercom I used when doing my training for my test, that when I went out (without the intercom), my ear would ache, it went away on it's own after a while, however it seems your problem is a bit more long-term?

Had it since before we fitted Autocom

Originally Posted by irnbrumad

Hi guys...

Russg & I are in the final steps of prep for our trip, starting on June the 9th. The last time we were out on a wee run, and since we installed Autocom, I've had some bother with my right ear... to the point we're ready to chop it off!!

What happens is - after I've got my helmet on (which actually feels comfy and right - not too tight - for my head/face), my ear aches - I don't feel a draft or anything, but the outside of it looks red raw and throbs like hell (even before we put Autocom in, so it's not just the speaker). Last time, it was even a nightmare getting my lid off for the pain. I was at the Doc's today, and he reckons it's pressure in my ear, because there is nothing that looks wrong that would indicate a problem. He says the outside bit of the ear is so sensitive, that if the blood is restricted at all, the pressure builds and very quickly it becomes very painful.

He didn't have a suggestion to how I can make it better

So... has anyone on here had any similiar problems... and your suggestions please!

Fankoo xx

So...did the doctor give you any antibiotics? or ear spray? Does your ear only hurt internally or externally or both?

I wear hearing aids which means my ears dont get much air flow which means im more suscecptible than most other people to ear infections. However on one ocassionb last summer i was in agony - my ear hurt like hell, i couldnt bear for it to be touched, it was really swollen, i couldnt get my hearing aid in etc etc and the doctor was all "theres nothing wrong. i cant see anything". However I insisted on some antibotics and/or ear spray and it cleared up.

Id insist on some form of painkillers/antibiotics because you shouldnt have to suffer. Get yourself checked out properly by your GP and if hes crap, seek another doctor (sounds extreme but the third doctor i saw managed to diagnose my problem and since then ive been fine with no bother).

My doctor always refers me to this website: http://www.patient.co.uk/index.asp maybe this will help you get a step closer to your ear problem?

HTH

M

Originally Posted by Miss Alpinestarhero

So...did the doctor give you any antibiotics? or ear spray? Does your ear only hurt internally or externally or both?

I wear hearing aids which means my ears dont get much air flow which means im more suscecptible than most other people to ear infections. However on one ocassionb last summer i was in agony - my ear hurt like hell, i couldnt bear for it to be touched, it was really swollen, i couldnt get my hearing aid in etc etc and the doctor was all "theres nothing wrong. i cant see anything". However I insisted on some antibotics and/or ear spray and it cleared up.

Id insist on some form of painkillers/antibiotics because you shouldnt have to suffer. Get yourself checked out properly by your GP and if hes crap, seek another doctor (sounds extreme but the third doctor i saw managed to diagnose my problem and since then ive been fine with no bother).

My doctor always refers me to this website: http://www.patient.co.uk/index.asp maybe this will help you get a step closer to your ear problem?

HTH

M

Thanks for the link. No antibiotics/spray because there is nothing there that is an infection - both for inner and outer ear, I had it looked over just on Monday there. Never had any issues with that Doc before. My ear doesn't swell up, it just gets very red and sore. I used to be prone to ear infections when I was younger when I swam a lot, and it's definately not an ear infection. Plus, it's not a permanent problem, it's only been the last 6 weeks or so with my helmet on.

Originally Posted by irnbrumad

Thanks for the link. No antibiotics/spray because there is nothing there that is an infection - both for inner and outer ear, I had it looked over just on Monday there. Never had any issues with that Doc before. My ear doesn't swell up, it just gets very red and sore. I used to be prone to ear infections when I was younger when I swam a lot, and it's definately not an ear infection. Plus, it's not a permanent problem, it's only been the last 6 weeks or so with my helmet on.

Did it flare up randomly out of the blue? if so it could be otitis externia? (what i was diagnosed with) http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068864/

Id deffo go back to the doctors and possibly insist on being seen by an ear specialist. 6 weeks is a long time to suffer

Originally Posted by Miss Alpinestarhero

Did it flare up randomly out of the blue? if so it could be otitis externia? (what i was diagnosed with) http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068864/

Id deffo go back to the doctors and possibly insist on being seen by an ear specialist. 6 weeks is a long time to suffer

I've had a quick look at that link... I don't have any those symptoms. My ear is absolutely fine the rest of the time, so it's not been hurting for the past 6 weeks - it was just about 6 weeks ago I had some trouble with it when I was out for the day.

Originally Posted by irnbrumad

I've had a quick look at that link... I don't have any those symptoms. My ear is absolutely fine the rest of the time, so it's not been hurting for the past 6 weeks - it was just about 6 weeks ago I had some trouble with it when I was out for the day.

Oh I see, sorry mis-read what you said..! Maybe its just a one off thing then

Originally Posted by Miss Alpinestarhero

Oh I see, sorry mis-read what you said..! Maybe its just a one off thing then

I'm hoping so! That's why I was thinking it just pressure cause the ear is so sensitive anyway... I'm hoping it's just a one off cause we go away on Tuesday on the bike!!

Thanks for the links, and advice though x

Demanding antibiotics for an ear infection is a **** move anyway - there's been enough work done showing they clear up in a week if you don't use antibiotics versus 7 days if you do take some. They've only really got a role in extensive or deep-seated infections where you need the security of antibiotic cover.

You sure it's not the helmet? If the foam's worn or its not fitted properly then your ear could be pressing against the shell.

edit: I wonder how people named Richard cope with this forum censoring their nickname.