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Blood red Ear infection that wont go away
I have been tolerating a bad ear infection for many months now. And believe it to have originated about over a year ago. At the time I was completely unaware since I cant see into my own ear to notice whether it was red even back then, but i certainly remember having lighter yet similiar symptoms as I do now.
Alot of these symtoms seem to involve a throbbing sensation of the jaw and temple region as well as severe migraines from time to time. However I can go for months were I feel none of the symptoms aside from the occassional heaviness that sets in before a mini migraine takes hold. The one constant symptom is some heavyset saliva and the need to swallow constantly this has been ongoing for over a year if not close to two.
I approached my GP after my symptoms worsened 2 months ago, I woke up with chills and the final straw was when I had a few bouts of severe migraines that did not subside for 3 days, on top of that I felt drowsy and my right side of my face was partially numb not to mention increased nausea. I also became increasingly dizzy and for 4 days running I almost fell over when climbing out of bed with extreme vertigo.
My GP checked my right ear noticing what he called a severe blood red infection put me on soframycin drops for a week, this did nothing but aggravate my ear and migraines tremendously, I relayed that info to him and he told me to continue that the meds were taking effect on the infection. I returned after a week and when he checked again was surprised the blood red ear was unchanged. Prescribed me 500mg of cephalexin for another week. Again the symptoms worsened, my whole temple region and jaw hurt excruciatingly and my migraines worsened. After that week, he looked and told me it was slightly better and that he wanted me to remain on the meds for another week. I felt that it was torture the 1st week so I asked to get some bloodwork and other tests done instead to see what the hell it was. This took 2 more weeks to process. So when my tests returned I was clear for sputim and urine results. But my bloodwork was showing 3 enzymes in my liver.
He told me that I had tested positive for Hep A but that since I had gotten a combined vaccine for Hep A and typhoid recently for travelling overseas, that it may be within reason, and not a Hep A infection. Told me that another retest was necessary after 4weeks minimum or 8 weeks recommended. In the meantime he put me on more antibiotics, this time doxycycline tablets 100mg for another week.
I am now taking these but feel terrible, the migraines are intense and my jaw hurts to my temple and feels it penetrates into my brain. Last night I dreamt I was having a seizure, and was surprised that I couldnt wake myself, when I did I was still shaking for a few seconds and couldnt think and felt like I was not in control of my body. It was so brief that I cant be sure what it was, but my whole body felt odd for minutes after.
Anyways I have no idea whats going on, but I feel that from the material I have read that my ear infection could be fungal, and I have had a persistent nail infection that I took 4 months to cure. I also read that antibiotics actually aggravate the infection. But my GP doesnt seem too interested in my suggestions.
Hope you can shed some light on this.
Alot of these symtoms seem to involve a throbbing sensation of the jaw and temple region as well as severe migraines from time to time. However I can go for months were I feel none of the symptoms aside from the occassional heaviness that sets in before a mini migraine takes hold. The one constant symptom is some heavyset saliva and the need to swallow constantly this has been ongoing for over a year if not close to two.
I approached my GP after my symptoms worsened 2 months ago, I woke up with chills and the final straw was when I had a few bouts of severe migraines that did not subside for 3 days, on top of that I felt drowsy and my right side of my face was partially numb not to mention increased nausea. I also became increasingly dizzy and for 4 days running I almost fell over when climbing out of bed with extreme vertigo.
My GP checked my right ear noticing what he called a severe blood red infection put me on soframycin drops for a week, this did nothing but aggravate my ear and migraines tremendously, I relayed that info to him and he told me to continue that the meds were taking effect on the infection. I returned after a week and when he checked again was surprised the blood red ear was unchanged. Prescribed me 500mg of cephalexin for another week. Again the symptoms worsened, my whole temple region and jaw hurt excruciatingly and my migraines worsened. After that week, he looked and told me it was slightly better and that he wanted me to remain on the meds for another week. I felt that it was torture the 1st week so I asked to get some bloodwork and other tests done instead to see what the hell it was. This took 2 more weeks to process. So when my tests returned I was clear for sputim and urine results. But my bloodwork was showing 3 enzymes in my liver.
He told me that I had tested positive for Hep A but that since I had gotten a combined vaccine for Hep A and typhoid recently for travelling overseas, that it may be within reason, and not a Hep A infection. Told me that another retest was necessary after 4weeks minimum or 8 weeks recommended. In the meantime he put me on more antibiotics, this time doxycycline tablets 100mg for another week.
I am now taking these but feel terrible, the migraines are intense and my jaw hurts to my temple and feels it penetrates into my brain. Last night I dreamt I was having a seizure, and was surprised that I couldnt wake myself, when I did I was still shaking for a few seconds and couldnt think and felt like I was not in control of my body. It was so brief that I cant be sure what it was, but my whole body felt odd for minutes after.
Anyways I have no idea whats going on, but I feel that from the material I have read that my ear infection could be fungal, and I have had a persistent nail infection that I took 4 months to cure. I also read that antibiotics actually aggravate the infection. But my GP doesnt seem too interested in my suggestions.
Hope you can shed some light on this.
Well I received my CT scan just the other day and got news that I may have a slightly fatty liver. Reason being that the scan showed my spleen density almost equal to my liver density, and in their words... may suggest mild diffuse hepatic fatty infiltration.
Also as they phrased it, No focal lesion was noted (liver) no evidence of radiodense calculi. No intrahepatic or main bile duct dilation. All remaining upper abdominal organs appear within normal limits. There is no free intraperitoneal fluid or air. No Intraabdominal or pelvic lymphadenopathy (no chronical inflammation? of lymph) And stomachs small and large bowel appear within normal limits.
Conclusion was to suggest an ultrasound in assessing the biliary tree (liver)
All in all my doctor said that it was not a major concern, since my liver function test revealed a halving in enzyme abnormality, in a few months time he will retest me to see what he expects a further reduction. Im also taking some liver tonic to improve my livers health and function. I do admit feeling alot better, my saliva doesnt taste as bitter in the mornings, and my liver is not aching anymore (only if i sit for hrs in front of the pc will it become sore, but it may have to do with posture more than anything else)
Also on a good note, my knee seems to be responding to the 1500mg of glucosamine. I feel quite distinctly like my knee is getting stronger and better supported. It feels rigid and not loose as before. The degrees of angle or torque my knee can swivel has reduced, so I hope it is the cartilage finally rebuilding itself. It feels quite stiff in fact, but the pain has lessened, more importantly to me the knee doesnt feel so weak anymore. In fact it feels quite solid which kind of alarmed me because i wonder if the glucosamine works too strongly and over deposits cartilage ( if that even is possible) I hope it just mends to the point of its original state, and that the pain subsides completely, which would feel like a miracle.
I am also now being bumped up the list to see the ear specialist. Apparently he is so booked that the earliest possible time was early in January. Considering the fact that I have a chronic infection and inflammation over 6months old may go a long way in securing I see him as early as next month, and have this blasted ear infection resolved once and for all. It is not as severe but it just doesnt want to go away completely!
Anyways, Im alittle more optomistic and also am happy to report that the seabuckthorn oil has cleaned up my face alittle since I started using it, and no more itchiness or dryness! However without sounding too vain, how does one go about clearing the blemishes and battle scars of already healed bumps which wont go away!
Cheers.
Marc.
Also as they phrased it, No focal lesion was noted (liver) no evidence of radiodense calculi. No intrahepatic or main bile duct dilation. All remaining upper abdominal organs appear within normal limits. There is no free intraperitoneal fluid or air. No Intraabdominal or pelvic lymphadenopathy (no chronical inflammation? of lymph) And stomachs small and large bowel appear within normal limits.
Conclusion was to suggest an ultrasound in assessing the biliary tree (liver)
All in all my doctor said that it was not a major concern, since my liver function test revealed a halving in enzyme abnormality, in a few months time he will retest me to see what he expects a further reduction. Im also taking some liver tonic to improve my livers health and function. I do admit feeling alot better, my saliva doesnt taste as bitter in the mornings, and my liver is not aching anymore (only if i sit for hrs in front of the pc will it become sore, but it may have to do with posture more than anything else)
Also on a good note, my knee seems to be responding to the 1500mg of glucosamine. I feel quite distinctly like my knee is getting stronger and better supported. It feels rigid and not loose as before. The degrees of angle or torque my knee can swivel has reduced, so I hope it is the cartilage finally rebuilding itself. It feels quite stiff in fact, but the pain has lessened, more importantly to me the knee doesnt feel so weak anymore. In fact it feels quite solid which kind of alarmed me because i wonder if the glucosamine works too strongly and over deposits cartilage ( if that even is possible) I hope it just mends to the point of its original state, and that the pain subsides completely, which would feel like a miracle.
I am also now being bumped up the list to see the ear specialist. Apparently he is so booked that the earliest possible time was early in January. Considering the fact that I have a chronic infection and inflammation over 6months old may go a long way in securing I see him as early as next month, and have this blasted ear infection resolved once and for all. It is not as severe but it just doesnt want to go away completely!
Anyways, Im alittle more optomistic and also am happy to report that the seabuckthorn oil has cleaned up my face alittle since I started using it, and no more itchiness or dryness! However without sounding too vain, how does one go about clearing the blemishes and battle scars of already healed bumps which wont go away!
Cheers.
Marc.
Thankyou Carol, yes I am reading alot of material on the LymeNet.org site, its a terrific source of information. So again I thankyou for your insight and all the years of beating around the bush you have saved me.
I thought the Vitalzym claims were abit lofty too, but nonetheless I have found an outlet in my local area that stocks it, wobenzyme in my neck of the woods is abit harder to come by. I am looking forward to at least getting some relief for the inflammation and pain I feel in my knee as of current. And yes Cats Claw is now on my remedies to find list too now.
Again I cant thankyou enough since I have been posting here, I had come to a standstill beforehand, with my condition. But fortunately I have many more avenues to pursue thanks to the many different alternatives you have provided here.
I'll keep the updates rolling especially the post I really want to put up here, which is the ones I will be sending when my symptoms start getting better. So far the glucosamine tablets seem to have levelled the pain (I dont feel the steady increase in soreness anymore) but its still early days, so fingers crossed.
Cheers.
Marc.
I thought the Vitalzym claims were abit lofty too, but nonetheless I have found an outlet in my local area that stocks it, wobenzyme in my neck of the woods is abit harder to come by. I am looking forward to at least getting some relief for the inflammation and pain I feel in my knee as of current. And yes Cats Claw is now on my remedies to find list too now.
Again I cant thankyou enough since I have been posting here, I had come to a standstill beforehand, with my condition. But fortunately I have many more avenues to pursue thanks to the many different alternatives you have provided here.
I'll keep the updates rolling especially the post I really want to put up here, which is the ones I will be sending when my symptoms start getting better. So far the glucosamine tablets seem to have levelled the pain (I dont feel the steady increase in soreness anymore) but its still early days, so fingers crossed.
Cheers.
Marc.
The link you provided was to Vitalzym, which is also a blend of enzymes, similar to Wobenzym.
The two products are similar when you compare ingredients, however the claims made on that link are a little enthusiastic.
That's not to say that it's any better or worse than the Wobenzym, I think you'll just have to try it.
When I tried Serrapeptase, it was as a single ingredient supplement.
If you're going to use the Vitalzym or the Wobenzym, you should also consider cat's claw.
Stephen Buhner's book, "Healing Lyme," recommends the whole herb capsules from Rain-tree.com. I used that for quite a while, and am presently using some from Source Naturals. Look at the review of the book on Amazon.com and consider reading it.
You can find tons of research for cat's claw online, and also for Samento, which is a brand of cat's claw extract.
Have you had a chance to read at LymeInfo.net and the discussion group at LymeNet.org ? You need to read about the testing for tick borne infections.
I'm giving you information that took me a long time to figure out, but it won't help unless you are able to read it.
Best,
Carol
The two products are similar when you compare ingredients, however the claims made on that link are a little enthusiastic.
That's not to say that it's any better or worse than the Wobenzym, I think you'll just have to try it.
When I tried Serrapeptase, it was as a single ingredient supplement.
If you're going to use the Vitalzym or the Wobenzym, you should also consider cat's claw.
Stephen Buhner's book, "Healing Lyme," recommends the whole herb capsules from Rain-tree.com. I used that for quite a while, and am presently using some from Source Naturals. Look at the review of the book on Amazon.com and consider reading it.
You can find tons of research for cat's claw online, and also for Samento, which is a brand of cat's claw extract.
Have you had a chance to read at LymeInfo.net and the discussion group at LymeNet.org ? You need to read about the testing for tick borne infections.
I'm giving you information that took me a long time to figure out, but it won't help unless you are able to read it.
Best,
Carol
Carol I was looking at the wobenzym site and it looks quite promising. You mentioned before that you had also tried serrapeptase to alleviate your symptoms and didnt work as effectively. May I ask which serrapeptase product you were on? And how much of it you were taking? Apparently the activation dosage for effective relief is different depending on your symptoms, condition and unique personal factors. I had a look at this one particular product and they claim to be more effective than wobenzym.
http://prohealthsolutions.com/productdetails7383.html
Anyways I am looking at one of the two, either wobenzyme or serrapeptase as my next step to treating my symptoms with. Incidently it appears serrapeptase has the added property of lowering liver toxins, which in my case would be most beneficial.
http://prohealthsolutions.com/productdetails7383.html
Anyways I am looking at one of the two, either wobenzyme or serrapeptase as my next step to treating my symptoms with. Incidently it appears serrapeptase has the added property of lowering liver toxins, which in my case would be most beneficial.
Okay, you were right that Wobenzym might help your knees.
I was looking for information and found this.
Enzymes for Joint Disease http://www.buywobenzym.com/article.cfm?PID=1&AID=4
Wobenzym N systemic oral combination enzymes may be extremely beneficial in cases of difficult-to-treat joint and inflammatory disease.
Of particular note is their ability to help children's juvenile chronic arthritis.
My cholesterol and triglycerides are elevated also. From what I've read, this is a protective action the liver takes to reduce the damage from the Lyme bacteria.
Carol
I was looking for information and found this.
Enzymes for Joint Disease http://www.buywobenzym.com/article.cfm?PID=1&AID=4
Wobenzym N systemic oral combination enzymes may be extremely beneficial in cases of difficult-to-treat joint and inflammatory disease.
Of particular note is their ability to help children's juvenile chronic arthritis.
My cholesterol and triglycerides are elevated also. From what I've read, this is a protective action the liver takes to reduce the damage from the Lyme bacteria.
Carol
Thankyou for your time Carol its very much appreciated.
Today I went to my GP for a referral to get my CT scan (liver). He went over my results again and mentioned that my triglycerine count was up from a normal 1.1 in July to a 2.9 in this last test I had over a week ago. There is no accounting for it whatsoever, im not a junk food fanatic by any means and I eat quite healthy all the time. Another interesting fact is that the ear infection that seemed to have been responding well to antibiotics has now flared up again. So I am being referred to a specialist this time. It appears no amount of antibiotics can rid me of it. And I still get sore there with the occassional migraine and general feeling of heaviness in that side of my head. Confusion and lethargy are also accompanying factors.
Anyways Im on a vegtable, fish and herbal diet. In an effort to screen out unhealthy food and excess fats for my ailing liver. I will be getting a CT scan later this week, so the road ahead of me still appears to be a very long and arduous one to get me back to 100% functionality.
Marc.
Today I went to my GP for a referral to get my CT scan (liver). He went over my results again and mentioned that my triglycerine count was up from a normal 1.1 in July to a 2.9 in this last test I had over a week ago. There is no accounting for it whatsoever, im not a junk food fanatic by any means and I eat quite healthy all the time. Another interesting fact is that the ear infection that seemed to have been responding well to antibiotics has now flared up again. So I am being referred to a specialist this time. It appears no amount of antibiotics can rid me of it. And I still get sore there with the occassional migraine and general feeling of heaviness in that side of my head. Confusion and lethargy are also accompanying factors.
Anyways Im on a vegtable, fish and herbal diet. In an effort to screen out unhealthy food and excess fats for my ailing liver. I will be getting a CT scan later this week, so the road ahead of me still appears to be a very long and arduous one to get me back to 100% functionality.
Marc.
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