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| Modified on Jan 07, 2025
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Posted by Sarah (Battle Creek, Michigan) on 04/18/2008
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My 14 month old son has constantly been sick and had ear infections. We have keep going to the doctor and they just kept putting him on antibiotics. It turns out that the infection never healed causing the area behind his ear to become swollen. We went to the emergency room and they just gave him another round of antibiotics. Three days later went went back into his ped and they put him on steriods for the swelling because they said it was lymph nodes. Two weeks later his ear was still swollen, red and very tender to the touch. The poor baby was just miserable so we made another appointment to go back to the ped. Since we use H2O2 for cleaning out infections and getting rid of ear wax, I put some in his ear that night, let it sit for 5 minutes and then drained it. The next morning the swelling was down by half but it was still noticably swollen. We had is ped appointment that day so we went and they referred us to a ENT and hearing Specialist. As soon as that doctor walked in the room he said he was going to have to schedule my son for surgery to put tubes in his ear. what he has is mastoiditis, an infection of the bone behind the ear. After talking for a while I told the doctor that the ear was actually getting better (I left out the H2O2 part). He gave me the option to do another round of antibiotics and see what happens but if it got worse then I had to bring him in for surgery. Of course, I opted for the antibiotics. I did a total of 5 treatments of H2O2 in his ear. I did it right before bed and when he woke up in the morning after doing a treatment his ear was less and less tender and swollen. This moring when he woke up his ear was completely back to normal. I can't believe it! My baby is happy and doesn't need tubes put into his ears anymore. Thank you God for giving us H2O2.

Inner Ear Swelling Remedies
Posted by Mama to Many (TN) on 01/05/2025

Dear Marsh,

I have a few thoughts...

Yes, I would think the deviated septum and the resulting congestion could be related to the ear thing, plus, I am sure it is annoying.

Is deviated septum surgery an option? I had that surgery in '91 because of constant sinus infections. And it helped. I have had about 2 sinus infections since then.

If not, what about either a OTC decongestant that dries you up, or Mucinex to thin mucous so it will drain better? (Make sure they wouldn't be contraindicated with the meds you are on now, though.)

Regarding the swelling, turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory, and anti-infective. 4 capsules 3x a day might help both issues. Take with plenty of water to avoid constipation. (I always give that caution but have never noticed it being an issue in my family.)

Also, dandelion is a natural diuretic. Perhaps the diuretic idea is to help excess fluids drain. Dandelion is also a great detox herb. I use it in a tea form. I make an infusion daily and let the water have a couple of hours to extract the properties of the dandelion from the root.

When I read your post the other day (I have been wanting to get to my computer to respond so I don't have to type on my phone) and then I saw this recent post, the herb Mullein, specifically, Mullein Root, keeps coming to mind.

The Mullein plant is a wonderful underused herb in my opinion. It grows practically everywhere. The leaves are used for cough and lymphatic congestion. The flowers are used to treat ear infections. The root is less commonly used, but I have read about it being used for Trigeminal Nueralgia, Bell's palsy, TMJ, facial pain, skeletal pain, and then urinary disorders like interstitial cystitis. The root has narcotic properties, so helps with pain. I used it for pain in my spine in my neck. It's been a while - I think I used it for other things, too. I have bought it from Beneficial Botanicals.

It seems to help with problems with the nerves.

Could the tinnitus and hearing loss issues be related to the swelling affecting a nerve, I wonder?

I, too, struggle with tinnitus. Pain medication and Benadryl make it worse. Mine isn't terrible and I have not done much to try and fix it. (I've been fixing other things. ha.) But I am sensitive to noise. I have noise canceling earbuds and use them as needed. They were a lifesaver when I was on a plane recently. (I forgot how terribly loud flying can be.)

I am sorry - this is a season to be enjoying grandkids and life and you try and fix one thing and it creates a new and sometimes worse one. I am there, too. It's like the carnival game, Whack-a-Mole sometimes. :/

I hope you find something helpful soon and can back to life!

Love,
~Mama to Many~

Inner Ear Swelling Remedies
Posted by Marsh (Colorado) on 01/07/2025

Thanks for the recommendations Mama, I'm grateful. Not sure why the swelling; perhaps it is a nerve. Like my vestibular therapist says, surgeons are there to operate, if it doesn't work, they really don't want to know. Whack-A-Mole... haha! In my case, I feel more like a guinea pig. Blessings to you and yours for a healthy, safe and Happy New Year.

Inner Ear Swelling Remedies
Posted by Marsh (Colorado) on 01/05/2025

I had SSCD surgery by one of the top 3 docs in the US 2-1/2 years ago. It helped with autophony and vertigo. However, it's caused a different type of imbalance, tinnitus (getting louder by the month), hearing loss drops continue (was perfect prior to surgery). A CT & MRI (double contrast) was done last month that revealed swelling of the inner ear. I was put on serc-betahistine (2 hearing losses within a week) in the Fall. Now on acetazolamine causing several side effects. An RN friend wonders why I've been put on a diuretic. I'd prefer to treat the swelling naturally. (I have a deviated septum caused by a grandbaby's head so one side is always stuffed. Could this be adding to the problem?) Recommendations welcome. It's driving me crazy. Thanks EC ~ you're all the best.



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