Bird in my ear and other post

[Dale_Ray]

I keep having this sensation of what I can only discribe as something with wings attempting to fly into my ear. Most of the time I will actually swat at my ear out of reflex. I've noticed a bit of being off balance will follow these episodes. Thoughts?

[NYgirl]

Ah please I have TOTAL Ambien amnesia - I have to Tivo all my favorite shows because the next day I've forgotten them so completely and totally when I watch them again I mostly don't even remember that I ever did.

I used to love to read before bedtime but now my book has lasted a few months. Everything I read I have to read AGAIN.

Fun with Ambien wooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooo :)

[Dale_Ray]

I think we need to light the torches and get the villagers together. Doesn't fishdoc have a pitchfork we could use?

[NYgirl]

LOL Moths.........glue..........mothtraps..........giant flying moths


My daughter REALLY just ordered a butterfly farm - she has to do a project for science to graduate where she has to grow butterfies out of the little inch worms...I laughed so hard I meant to tell you it reminded me of you MothMan when I heard about it (I was looking at them yesterday they are going to be Monarch's though LOL).

[can-do-man]

says.... I have to Tivo all my favorite shows...............

So you have a tv to?........Oh hi there

[Dale_Ray]

Moths, you may have it. That may explain those little spots I see that flicker all around me in the dark. :)

Hepcinla: The weather here in Memphis has been on a roll and I am subject to sinus problems. That could have a lot to do with it. I have elevated blood pressure so doctor won't let me take any sinus meds right now. If it isn't one thing its another - right. I still think Jim is onto something with the moths though. Explains a lot especially the waking up and swatting at the air at night until my wife gets my arms tied securely behind me :)

[jmjm530]

Yup. Moths will truly drive you nuts. Look at what happened to me. You might try some of those steriod inhalers (nasonex, rhinocort, etc) for the sinuses. They'll also help with allergies and this is the season. Sometimes breathing steam also helps -- Vicks has a small face inhaler -- just keep it on the table like it says in the directions and move your face toward the inhaler DO NOT MOVE THE INHALER TOWARD YOUR FACE or the boiling water can scald you. I'm talking first hand experience here;)

Also, you might try nasal rinse -- either something 0TC like simply saline or go to a health food store and buy a neti pot. Antihistimes are also worth trying if your doc allows.

Lastly, if the sinuses get really bad you might to have a CAT scan. I was on antibiotics for around a third of treatment and part of the reason was sinus issues. But in case it is moths, vacuum out your ears first. Speaking of which, keep them dry at all times so the infection doesn't spread. Little sterile cotton balls dipped in a little vaseline should keep the water out.

Just make sure the directions are in English. LOL.

All the best,

Jim