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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: F.A.Q. (Frequently Asked Questions) => Topic started by: Dianejt on July 24, 2010, 06:38:30 AM

Title: Ears blocking up after dialysis
Post by: Dianejt on July 24, 2010, 06:38:30 AM

twice this week a couple hours after dialysis Franks right ear blocked up. Both times I put in ear drops & a few hours later this cleared up. Has anyone else had this happen? Is it related to dialysis?

Title: Re: Ears blocking up after dialysis
Post by: Riki on July 24, 2010, 10:26:12 AM

That's a new one on me.  Is it possible that his ear might be infected?

Title: Re: Ears blocking up after dialysis
Post by: murf on July 24, 2010, 03:15:19 PM

I get that sensation whenever my BP starts to drop.

Title: Re: Ears blocking up after dialysis
Post by: sullidog on July 24, 2010, 04:52:51 PM

Nope never heard of this. He may wanna go see if there's wax in his ear that's causing this issue.
Troy

Title: Re: Ears blocking up after dialysis
Post by: JScott1753 on August 14, 2010, 08:34:24 PM

i've had that happen a few times, especially when I have a "strong" dialysis session. However, it almost always goes away within a half hour to forty-five minutes.
Perhaps the removal of fluid somehow causes the pressure on the outside of the ear to increase and push the eardrum in, causing the "stuffy" feeling? Just a guess!
Jon

Title: Re: Ears blocking up after dialysis
Post by: Restorer on August 20, 2010, 02:25:33 PM

This happens to me when a lot of fluid is taken off, along with other uncomfortable things. Sometimes it feels like my head's going to implode, like the air pressure's increased (like going down in an elevator). Sometimes my Eustachian tubes start to stick open, which used to happen to me when I worked out aerobically (something to do with heart rate maybe?).