That weird cold sensation in my ear

It’s coming in waves... it all started about two weeks ago when I was dealing with a lot more stress, and since then, I might feel it once every couple of days.

But today, it’s hitting me every 40 minutes or even more frequently...

Does anyone have any idea what might be causing this?

ruggedheron39 said:It comes in waves... it started about two weeks ago when my stress levels were spiking, and since then, I might feel it once every few days.

But today, it’s hitting me every 40 minutes or even more frequently...

Does anyone have any idea what the issue could be?

It could be your thyroid; that's a classic symptom when it starts underperforming: http://mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes
Stress is a major trigger.

Get your thyroid levels checked: TSH, T4, and T3.

hmm maybe you're not far off the mark...

I’ve dealt with—and still occasionally deal with—these incredibly sharp, intense pains in the left side of my abdomen right under the ribs, stretching up toward the center. The last time it flared up was just two or three days ago. A few months back, I actually ended up in the ER because of this, so I've been through the whole gauntlet of tests.

Every doctor I saw was convinced it was pancreatitis, but it turns out all my labs came back perfectly clean. Everything is fine. Turns out the pain is actually just muscle strain underneath the ribcage. Apparently, I overdid it by lying on my left side and stomach too much—which makes sense, considering I spent over a year basically bedridden following two surgeries on my backside. 🤣

It's brutal, I know..

Anyway, I've noticed that this ringing in my ears doesn't happen when I'm walking around or standing up; it only kicks in when I'm lying down...

So, there might actually be a connection here—maybe excessive pressure on the thyroid from being stuck in one position for too long...

Does that even make sense?

Then again, about two years ago, I had an infection in that same ear, and it still gets clogged up on me quite often...
My sinuses have been messing with me since the day I was born, so whether it's freezing or sweltering outside, my nose is always stuffed up.

Oh, sorry, I just realized you mentioned that cold sensation in your ear 😵
So, I’m really doubting there's any connection to your thyroid.
Have you actually seen an ENT yet? You need someone to give you a thorough exam, especially regarding those sinuses. It could be an issue with your Eustace tube or something similar.

And regarding that abdominal pain—you know, the muscle stuff—what did the doctors tell you about being stuck in bed for so long after surgery? Did they recommend any specific exercises or stretching routines?

Hannah Rodriguez16 said:Oh, sorry, I just realized you mentioned that cold sensation in your ear 😵
So I really doubt your thyroid has anything to do with that.
Have you seen an ENT yet? You need a full exam, especially regarding your sinuses. It could be something like an issue with the Eustace tube.

And about those abdominal pains—specifically the muscle stuff—what did your doctors say about being bedridden for so long after surgery? Did they suggest any specific stretches or exercises?

The bed rest phase is finally wrapping up. I had some massive issues with the wound healing—that's why I ended up needing two surgeries in the first place—so I'm being extremely cautious following this second procedure.
...but it's been a month and a half now, and everything looks like the wound has closed up fine. I'm starting to move around more and stretch out, and I’ve already got a full recovery plan mapped out starting August 1st (I'll play it safe for another ten days or so until then).

The pain is strictly on my left side—it radiates toward the upper center where the thyroid actually is—but it only kicks in after I've been lying on that side for a while. It doesn't happen any other way. It's definitely linked to how I'm positioned, because the second I roll onto my back or my right side, the pain vanishes. Once the muscles recover over the next few days, that left-side pain should hopefully clear up too...

It is interesting, though—even though you said you misread my post, when I switch over to my right side or my back, that ear sensation doesn't happen at all. 😁

What's even more telling is that I haven't felt that coldness once while walking, standing, or sitting; it only happens when I'm lying down...😁

I'll mention it to my doctor during my next appointment in about ten days... I have to head back to the hospital anyway because I'm dealing with some inflammation in the fatty tissue on my back, so I need a checkup.

Uzas, if it's not happening, it's just not happening, damn. 😁😁