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1 year of ear problems, desperate now.
Hi. About 14 months ago (Nov 08) I developed an ear problem for the first time in my life. I was 36. The ears seemed to contain water, I could hear clicking when I moved my jaw, and feel liquid moving around when I changed my head position. I couldn't seem to 'pop' my ears at first, but I persevered until I could, then had to 'pop' them every hour for weeks. I also had pain, itching and a temperature for about 3 months. The doctor had me use anti-biotic and steroid drops which have eased the symptoms temporarily, but the problem has come back 4 times. This time as my ears became completely blocked with wax so I was deaf, I refused antibiotics and asked them the mechanically remove the wax so I could hear. They syringed my ears. This cleared the wax and now I can hear again. But, my ears are flaky and a little sore. I feel it will all begin again from here, and I am desperate to fix this problem. Thanksbringmesunshine on 2010-02-03
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and post all the questions here duly answered. On that basis your remedy may be worked out.
♡ kadwa last decade
1. Describe your main suffering?
Irritation of the ears. Wet wax, fluttering sounds, like a muscle twitching, feeling like I'm underwater, itching, crawling feeling, sometimes pain (very painful), heat. Then, other times dryness, flaky and a bit scabby (I think the medication starts this off) - then I think my ear respond to the dryness by producing more wax.
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
Rashes after bathing in water (but not sauna or steam room), asthma, spasms in the back muscles, swollen knuckles which are sometimes painful. Constant low-grade inflammation in my big toes since a bunion operation 10 years ago (redness and sensitivity of nerves).
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
I don't understand the question. I have depression and anxiety.
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
Pain in the ears is about the worst. I assume this is about my current physical problem.
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
14 months ago. No, I can't connect it.
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
No specific time.
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
I don't know of anything which aggravates my ear problem.
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
I don't know.
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
I've had this problem every 3 months in the last year, throughout the seasons. I go out in all weathers. Generally, I prefer warm or cold dry weather.
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
All of those except arrogant and irritating.
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
I don't know.
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
No.
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
Yes, smell and noise.
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
I don't think so.
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
Not married or attached. I prefer my own company.
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
I don't fear, I don't remember my dreams.
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
I crave for potato crisps, I hate celery. I suppose I prefer exotic food (I don't crave it), and dislike bland food. I detest overcooked brussel sprouts or overcooked cabbage - it is the smell. YUK!
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
Normal.
14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
Less.
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand?
Not sure.
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
Normal... Trunk.
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
Variable.
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
I sleep better with my head higher than my body.
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
Yes, if I was in a relationship with the right person. But I'm not.
20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all?
I was bestowed a good amount of common sense (lol), and it shocks me when people are insensitive towards others (not lol).
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
I have taken antibiotics and steroids for my ears, no particular symptoms afterwards.
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
No family history.
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance
Tall, thin.
Irritation of the ears. Wet wax, fluttering sounds, like a muscle twitching, feeling like I'm underwater, itching, crawling feeling, sometimes pain (very painful), heat. Then, other times dryness, flaky and a bit scabby (I think the medication starts this off) - then I think my ear respond to the dryness by producing more wax.
2. What other physical sufferings do you have in your body?
Rashes after bathing in water (but not sauna or steam room), asthma, spasms in the back muscles, swollen knuckles which are sometimes painful. Constant low-grade inflammation in my big toes since a bunion operation 10 years ago (redness and sensitivity of nerves).
3. What mental sufferings / feelings do you have associated with your physical sufferings?
I don't understand the question. I have depression and anxiety.
4. What exactly do you feel when you are at your worst?
Pain in the ears is about the worst. I assume this is about my current physical problem.
5. When did it all start? Can you connect it to any past event or disease?
14 months ago. No, I can't connect it.
6. Which time of the day you are worst?
No specific time.
7. What are the things which aggravate your suffering and which are those which ameliorate the same?
I don't know of anything which aggravates my ear problem.
8. Do your think your sufferings have relation to any external stimuli (like, change of place) or any internal biological changes in the body, like, menses (in females)?
I don't know.
9. When do you feel better, during hot weather or cold weather, humid or dry weather?
I've had this problem every 3 months in the last year, throughout the seasons. I go out in all weathers. Generally, I prefer warm or cold dry weather.
10. Describe your general mental set up? Are you Moody, Arrogant, Mild, Agreeable Changeable, Nervous, Suspicious, Easily offended, Quiet, Arguing, Irritating, Lazy etc.
All of those except arrogant and irritating.
- How do you feel before or during a thunderstorm?
I don't know.
- Do you like being consoled during your tough times?
No.
- Are you sensitive to external stimuli like smell, noise, light etc?
Yes, smell and noise.
- Do you have any typical habit or gesture like nail biting, causeless
weeping, talking to one self etc?
I don't think so.
- How do you feel about your friends, family, your children and especially your husband / wife?
Not married or attached. I prefer my own company.
11. What are your fears and do you dream of any situation repeatedly?
I don't fear, I don't remember my dreams.
12. What do you crave for in food items and what are your aversions?
I crave for potato crisps, I hate celery. I suppose I prefer exotic food (I don't crave it), and dislike bland food. I detest overcooked brussel sprouts or overcooked cabbage - it is the smell. YUK!
13. How is your thirst: Less, Normal or Excessive?
Normal.
14. How if your hunger: Less, Normal or Excessive?
Less.
15. Is there any kind of food which your body cant stand?
Not sure.
16. Is your sweat normal or less or more? Where does it sweat more: Head, Trunk or Limbs?
Normal... Trunk.
17. How is your bowel movement and stool type?
Variable.
18. How well do you sleep? Do you have a particular posture of sleeping?
I sleep better with my head higher than my body.
19. Do you think you are able to satisfy your sexual desires in general?
Yes, if I was in a relationship with the right person. But I'm not.
20. How do you think you are different from others, if at all?
I was bestowed a good amount of common sense (lol), and it shocks me when people are insensitive towards others (not lol).
21. What medications have been taken earlier by you to treat the diseases and do you have any particular symptom surfacing after the medication?
I have taken antibiotics and steroids for my ears, no particular symptoms afterwards.
22. What major diseases are running in your family?
No family history.
23. Describe, how do you look like? Describe your overall appearance
Tall, thin.
bringmesunshine last decade
Please take three doses of Hepar Sulph (hepar sulphuris calcareum) 200c at a gap of 4 hours for one day (not daily, only one day) and report back after 15 days.
One dose means
If the medicine is in pills form 4 pills. Don't touch pills with hand. Use cap of bottle to take pills.
If the medicine is in liquid dilution form, 3-4 drops in some 20 ml water. Sip up slowly.
Please follow homeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes before or after taking medicine.
One dose means
If the medicine is in pills form 4 pills. Don't touch pills with hand. Use cap of bottle to take pills.
If the medicine is in liquid dilution form, 3-4 drops in some 20 ml water. Sip up slowly.
Please follow homeo restrictions like no coffee, no raw onion/garlic, no strong perfumes, don't eat or drink anything within 30 minutes before or after taking medicine.
♡ kadwa last decade
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