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Extreme outer ear pain: What can it be?
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I started having this pain some time ago. Tried everything I could think of, and mentioned it to every doc I saw, with no answers. In my research online, someone mentioned calcium and vitamin D. I figured it couldn't make things worse and it was an inexpensive test. About 2 weeks after starting calcium 500 mg and D3 1000 iu every morning, the pain is gone! I haven't woken with ear pain one time after the initial waiting period. I can't tell you how much relief this has given me. I'm not exhausted every hour of every day anymore. I certainly won't guarantee it will work for you, but oh, boy, try it if there isn't a reason not to. It's like a miracle. Really. I wish I could find the entry that mentioned this fix so I could thank the person who wrote it, but alas, I've looked so much, I just can't relocate it. Thank you, whoever you are, from the bottom of my heart!
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Still working? Just one of each tablet each morning?
Okay - update. I was so excited when the calcium and vitamin D seemed to help, but it only lasted for a few weeks. As I was having increased heartburn, I was unwilling to try increasing the dosages. Back to square one. I've since found a topical remedy. I still don't know what causes the pain or how to make it stop happening, but if I use my prescription EMLA Cream (Lidocaine 2.5% and Prilocaine 2.5%) on my outer ear area just before I lay down at night, I'm not bothered for hours, if at all. It's something I have to do every night, but it's worth the trouble not to be awake most of the night.
That was what I took, but see below. It didn't last and I was crushed. Did find a different fix though.
That was what I took, but see below. It didn't last and I was crushed. Did find a different fix though.
I tried this and it worked for me also. I stopped taking it and the ear pain came back so I am going to restart. The pain is excruciating. Thanks so much for this advice.
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thx for info on vitamin d and calcium. i will definitely try and give everyone updateliz