(Sumter, SC)
Chilly night air always causes a throbbing earache in my left ear as does air from an air conditioning vent. The pain spreads to my other ear and then to my neck and sinuses. Before long I have a throbbing headache, pain in my teeth and jaw area. The pain is so intense that my lower abdomen begins to cramp and I feel sick all over. These symptoms recently lasted for 5 full days and nights, and I became very weak from not being able to eat.
I have had sinus and ear infections off and on for about 10 years which were usually resolved with antibiotics. I also developed IBS symptoms and was treated with Reglan for 6 months which caused tardive dyskenesia (jaw clenching). My doctor stopped the medication and put me on Paxil for depression.
Two years later I was able to wean off the Paxil. I also have allergies (dust, mold, chocolate, eggs to name a few).
Recently, a CT scan showed up TMJ problems and a deviated septum. I still have to be very careful what I eat and how much I eat. I'm sure the daily stress of caring for my 97-year-old mother for the past 4 years and having to use a patient lift to move her from bed to wheelchair,etc. has not helped my situation. I love my mother dearly and she is such a sweet person. I am not sure where to start, but I don't know if I can get through another pain episode like this last one.
I love to work in my yard which helps relieve some stress, but I'm afraid to go outside unless the weather is "perfect". I forgot to mention that a sudden thunderstorm also starts my earaches, etc. even though I am inside.????? I am 71 years old and otherwise in excellent health.
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