Re: SKULL BASE, CSF OTORRHEA- csf spinal fluid leaks from ears

[Guest guest]

Jeanine,

Thanks for this link. I checked it out and found it very

interesting. I had seen an ENT and had extensive tests done. His

comment was that there might be a pinhole opening that at times

allows some fluid to leak out, but is also able to close itself. The

tests did show I never had any ear infections and everything looked

good. They did mention about releaving the pressure with a spinal

tap, I had 2 of those done and that was when my headpain disappeared

each time for 3 days, thinking back now that is also when the fluid

stopped leaking. Ya think there may be a connection! (SMIRK)

The article did mention high glucose level in spinal fluid, which I

did have along with high protein. As KC had mentioned any higher

they would consider meningitis. What many (doctors) may fail to

consider is that there is a Fungal Meningitis, they pretty much look

at bacterial. Hmmmm, I wonder??? (grin)

Thanks again,

Sharon

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> ear discharge(otorrhea) also known as swimmers ear

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[Guest guest]

SC, your welcome and exactly my thoughts. Glad theres info. in my

medical records of what I was going through, can you believe that my

doctor just gave me free samples of ear drops and sent me on my way?

I actually set in his office with spinal fluid still leaking from my

ears, no signs of ear infections. and back infections for years!

duhhh! someone needs to either go back to school or pay a little more

attention to his patients, or both!

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> > <http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic242.htm>

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> > ear discharge(otorrhea) also known as swimmers ear

> > <http://www.brooksidepress.org/Products/Operational%

> > 20Medicine/DATA/operationalmed/Sick%20Call/Ear%20Discharge%20

> > (Otorrhea).htm>

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[Guest guest]

My doctor gave me Nasonex. I had cancer turns out.

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my doctor just gave me free samples of ear drops and sent me on my

way? I actually set in his office with spinal fluid still leaking

from my

> ears, no signs of ear infections. and back infections for years!

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[Guest guest]

I had recurrent discharges coming out of my ears for years, and there was

definitely a fluid buildup behind my eyes as well.. Is that the part of the

body they are talking about? I had weird dark patches which would suddenly

fill with dark blood and clear fluid on my face, ears, and also near the

place where my chest meets my collarbone. I thought that they might be

related to my GERD, which

was very bad at that time..

I had all sorts of things happening but usually I would make an appointment

to see my doctor but by the time they saw me they would always be gone..

they came and went..

My ears are still covered with scars from when they would suddenly swell up

with fluid and the blisters would then pop.. sometimes without even being

touched..

[Guest guest]

yes live, csf from the ears and also the nose but not do to a ear

infection or sinus problems. just like water. still researching or

trying to. I can spend a few links I got if you want me to.

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> I had recurrent discharges coming out of my ears for years, and

there was

> definitely a fluid buildup behind my eyes as well.. Is that the

part of the

> body they are talking about? I had weird dark patches which would

suddenly

> fill with dark blood and clear fluid on my face, ears, and also

near the

> place where my chest meets my collarbone. I thought that they might

be

> related to my GERD, which

> was very bad at that time..

>

> I had all sorts of things happening but usually I would make an

appointment

> to see my doctor but by the time they saw me they would always be

gone..

> they came and went..

>

> My ears are still covered with scars from when they would suddenly

swell up

> with fluid and the blisters would then pop.. sometimes without even

being

> touched..

>

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