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Sjorgrens and neck inflamation

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mandy95
mandy95

I have swelling on the left side of my face and neck this has been going on for 5 weeks now.  Ultra Sound ruled out any lymph node problems, but now I have ringing in my left ear as well.  Does anyone else have this issue? And if so what is it?

thanks,

Mandy

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  • Sue1247
    Sue1247 mandy95

    Posted

    Mandy, get thIS checked as a priority. It may be your salivary gland that is infected or blocked with stones. It can become extremely painful if ignored. I've had this and ended up having surgery.A good dentist will know what's going on it see your GP.
    • mandy95
      mandy95 Sue1247

      Posted

      Hi Sue,

      Going to see my GP this afternoon. This inflammation all started when I started taking sulphasalazine. Ear feels blocked as well.

      Regards,

      Mandy

    • Sue1247
      Sue1247 mandy95

      Posted

      I don't know what drug your are on I'm afraid.  I refuse to take any of them as I think in a lot of cases they do more harm than good.  I try to eat a very healthy diet instead and, most of the time, it works.  Once you get one auto immune disease you usually get others.  Blocked, infected or inflamed salivary glands are very common in Sjogrens patients.  All mine are damaged and I have had large stones.  I would hate anyone to go through the pain and invasive operation I had to so I hope it is just a matter of antibiotics to get you feeling better.  I've had my submandibular gland removed now.  The operation left stones in the Wharton's duct under my tongue that were removed at Guy's.  I would never recommend leaving such swelling in the neck. 
    • mandy95
      mandy95 Sue1247

      Posted

      Hi Sue,

      The ultra sound showed no problems with lymph nodes but did show what he said was a cyst?

      Regards,

      Mandy

  • christine26761
    christine26761 mandy95

    Posted

    Mandy ive gad that swelling for30 years now, ive got a flare up at the moment..i also have gad an unltrasound when it was up..its just swelling..???? Gets quite sire,,was told it shoukdnt be sire because it dosent touch anything ??? ..lol..what a jole,i use cold packs to reduce the swell..but it dose give ne earache at times..
    • mandy95
      mandy95 christine26761

      Posted

      Hi Christine,

      How long does the swelling normally last?

      Regards,

      Mandy

    • christine26761
      christine26761 mandy95

      Posted

      9 days to a few weeks.....it gets better as time progresses by that i mean it seems to hit a high.-very sore and swollen -really uncomfortable..then it settles down with the swelling taking longer to go completey, i had it once for over a month..😘😘
    • mandy95
      mandy95 christine26761

      Posted

      I have had mine for 5 weeks now with no sign of letting up. I am wondering if this is a reaction to taking Mobic.

      Regards,

      Mandy x

  • jordan58854
    jordan58854 mandy95

    Posted

    I think you have a blocked 

    Eu·sta·chian tube

    a narrow passage leading from the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear, permitting the equalization of pressure on each side of the eardrum. This happened to a friend of mine years ago. 

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