Ear pain/pressure with exercise?
 

I used to get terrible head pressure and headaches with exercise, now it seems that this has transformed into ear pressure. Has anyone else had this?

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My M.D.s told my to plug my nose and blow like out my ears....I have not had problems since.I told them I was scared because I did not want to damage a ear drum or anything.They all assured me I would not.Try it out for awhile and hopefully that is the cure.:hug:

Thanks this helped, not sure why its happening though. Might have a go again in the gym slowly at the weekend to test myself.

I know the answer! You are having earwax, so when you exercices the blood pressure rise..even in the ear drum , and then the ear drum hit the ear wax.

You can fix it very quickly. Get some oil. Like kitchen oil, and heat it at 37C and then put it with a sirigine in the ear. Repeat 3x times/day maybe for a week, and the wax will be dilueted and get out.

Do not try to get the ear wax out with a cotton... you will get just the earwax deeper, and trust me you don't want this. The ear drum it's like 3 inches deep and you won't be able get it out by pushing something there.

I have this problem too. Mine is a bit more extreme though. Getting up, walking about, riding my bike, talking, eating, and sometimes just thinking too hard all trigger my ears to plug up. :mad:

I am beginning to think that it is very much neck-related. For example, when you are exercising, straining, etc, you are putting extra exertion on those neck muscles and your spinal cord. Did you have whiplash or neck pain with your injury?

I am considering chiropractic care... I will let you know how it works out if I go.

I did have neck pain but this went after I started taking Cymbalta. My neck muscles would be under strain because yesterday I did 25 minutes on the Crosstrainer, jogged 15 mins on the treadmill, and went on the stationary bike for 10 mins. This is a big step up for me, I haven't jogged since November.

My reaction to this has been a 3/10 headache which I also woke up with today and ear pressure on my right side. I am using olive oil as advised to see if it clears it up. I previously has noise sensitivity, ear pressure/pain, tinnitus, hypercusis in both ears, and at one point inability to do anything without exhaustion - now I just have pressure/pain in the right ear with exercise.

To be honest I feel that I can just push on with exercise as my symptoms are minimal compared with before. Previously very light exercise would have caused head pressure and subsequent migraines with heightened noise/light sensitivity and dreadful fatigue. So its all progress 5 months on.

You will get better, it just takes plenty of quiet rest without stimulation.

I think physical therapy would be WAY better then Chiro.I did both for my neck and back and I think chiro made me worse and I am feeling sooo much better with physical therapy.:grouphug:

I am not sure if I am ready for such intense exercise yet, as I have had a headache on and off for 48 hours since, but low level, although I have had some flashes (like lightening) when my eyes are closed. The pain is about an inch away from my right ear on my face, I really am not sure if its ear wax. I can feel a very strong pulse around my right ear area where it hurts but not on my left side, so I am a bit confused.

Ya I would get the neck checked out again.I as well had a pulse very strong and thumping in my ears of a pulse.You might be feeling anxiety/stress inside your body physically.Going back to work is a lot on us.How long have you been on Cymbalta?Do you think it needs to be raised a little?I would steer clear from exercise since you are just back at work.You still need to apply baby steps.I hope you get this resolved

Your right, I over did things but have rested and will continue to rest, things are now settling down again.

Got checked out today and I had another ear infection. Its all very strange because I never had ear infections before, but have had two since my PCS diagnosis.

What tests did you doctor do to make sure it is an ear infection? Did you go to a GP or ENT? The fact that the pressure is intermittent really makes me doubt it is infection. Still, take the AB's and see what happens. This is the exact same thing that happened to me - ear pressure started, went to an ENT, got prescribed a few rounds of AB's, and stuck back at square one. I also had no sinus or ear issues my entire life before my concussion.

Can someone explain to me why (the science behind why) head pain/pressure and ear pain/pressure shows up with exercise?

Today (after a failed attempt to return to exercise a couple months ago) I tried 10 slow/medium paced minutes on the recumbent bike. I tried because I've had two weeks of consistent improvements, and I'm facing intense physiotherapy soon, wanted to begin conditioning even if at a slow pace.

My heart rate only got to about 120 if that... Hovered mostly at 106.

Like come on that's not even exercising IMO.

ANYWAY, glorious PCS showed up with head and ear pain and high pressure. Why does this happen?

I'm frustrated and in that mood, where I need to know WHY.

My *theory* is that this is somehow connected to the nerves or muscles in the neck. When we are moving around they tighten/tense and then the ears are pulled along with them.

My symptoms are usually totally abated when I am lying down. I also feel 'ok' when I am sitting or not exerting. But, once I'm up moving, talking, riding a bike, etc, they flood over. Not always, but sometimes.

Of course, I can also be sitting there reading a book and suddenly my ears are plugged shut inexplicably.

Do you have ear crackling when you swallow or yawn? Are you able to pop them open so hard that it feels like a suction cup coming off of a piece of glass? Again, this stuff goes away when I lay down.

I am stuck in China for a few more months, but when I return my plan is: visiting a Chiropractor, and visiting a massage therapist. Until them I am stuck icing, self-massaging, and taking antibiotics and steroids for my 'ear infection'. :mad: