Question 1

discomfort in ear. sinus hurts when massaged behind ear. what course to relieve symptoms? taking otc earache meds.

Accepted Answer

Need more informatio: Not enough info or history here to reasonably advise you...Enough symptoms, however, to advise you to see your family doc for a checkup and discussion of the problem further and in more detail.

Question 2

12 days amoxicllan 4 sinus and dizzy. now sharp deep pain in nook behind earlobe. used nettypot but no water came back out. still dizzy. water in ear?

Accepted Answer

Posterior ear pain: Pain behind the ear could be spread of infection to the mastoid air cells and you should be seen by your doctor who prescribed your current antibiotics.

Question 3

can a little fluid behind ear drum be a sign of a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fluid in the middle ear is a common sign of infection of the sinuses, ears, and upper respiratory tract. It can also be present in seasonal allergies, jaw/ear/nose inflammation or the aftermath of underwater activities.

Question 4

hi getting comfortable on bed, laying on side ..felt something twitch in neck ( behind ear near the the back ) have sinus infection & anxiety. idea?

Accepted Answer

Spasm: It could spasm initiated from the face down to the neck and the upper back. Apply heat and take Ibuprofen, you should be OK

Question 5

i have pain when i touch the backside of my head, above the base of skull, but behind ear. sinus infection/cavities may exist. advice?

Accepted Answer

Not sinus: No sinuses in that area. Probably a cervical neuralgia or muscle pain from the spine. see a neurologist

Question 6

clear sinus drainage, breath throughnose, sinus rinse no problem, but dizziness, ears clicking when swallowing, fluid behind ear noinfection.allergie?

Accepted Answer

See dentist: You nasal symptoms may or may not be related to your ear problem. Your symptoms however are more suggestive of a temporomandibular joint problem. Suggest a dental consult.

Question 7

during a cat scan dr said i had fluid in my mastoids behind ear. recommended sudafed. will that help? does that mean i have a sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Fluid can back up into mastoids related to inner ear problems with fluid and sometime infection. Infection in mastoid which can result in necrosis and bone involvement can have fluid in mastoid air cells as well. Sinus infections involve paranasal sinuses frontals (above eyes) ethmoids medial to orbits, and lateral to nose, and maxillary inferior to orbits. These are facial in location.

Question 8

hi. lower part of neck , behind ear on right side , it's been aching off & on as i burp . have acid reflux , stress & anxiety. had sinus issue. idea?

Accepted Answer

Post ear ache: May be mastoiditis  which is like sinusitis ( it s in the bone behind the ear). May need antibiotics and also treatment   of GERD/ reflux. Would also check if you have GERD for H pylori a bacteria that can complicated GERD. H pylori can be diagnosed by blood test or breath test . Consder GI/ ENT follow up . Would also ask about TMJ .Avoid GERd triggers , alcohol smoking, spicy/fatty foods, caffein

Question 9

can jaw pain, ear pain, and soreness behind ear/neck be caused by sinus infection?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: Unless the mastoid sinuses are infected, the pain is not expected to be in the areas. I suspect that you may have a jaw problem from teeth grinding. Consult your dentist.

Question 10

fluid behind ear drum sinus pain behind eye and in temple that comes and goes. what causes it and what should i take until ent appt ?

Accepted Answer

Sinus congestion: You need to be checked for allergies as these can cause you to have recurrent ear and sinus issues. Meanwhile, start taking a decongestant such as Pseudoephedrine and continue with the saline nasal spray.

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Discomfort in ear. sinus hurts when massaged behind ear. what course to relieve symptoms? taking otc earache meds.

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12 days amoxicllan 4 sinus and dizzy. now sharp deep pain in nook behind earlobe. used nettypot but no water came back out. still dizzy. water in ear?

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Can a little fluid behind ear drum be a sign of a sinus infection?

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Hi getting comfortable on bed, laying on side ..felt something twitch in neck ( behind ear near the the back ) have sinus infection & anxiety. idea?

A member asked:

I have pain when i touch the backside of my head, above the base of skull, but behind ear. sinus infection/cavities may exist. advice?

A member asked:

Clear sinus drainage, breath throughnose, sinus rinse no problem, but dizziness, ears clicking when swallowing, fluid behind ear noinfection.allergie?

A member asked:

During a cat scan dr said i had fluid in my mastoids behind ear. recommended sudafed. will that help? does that mean i have a sinus infection?

A member asked:

Hi. lower part of neck , behind ear on right side , it's been aching off & on as i burp . have acid reflux , stress & anxiety. had sinus issue. idea?

A member asked:

Can jaw pain, ear pain, and soreness behind ear/neck be caused by sinus infection?

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Fluid behind ear drum sinus pain behind eye and in temple that comes and goes. what causes it and what should i take until ent appt ?

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