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Posted by pfiermka on June 21, 2003, at 6:57:24
Hi, My fiancee has excema in her ear canals and it has cause hearing loss. Is there anything that can be done to help with the hearing loss outside of a hearing aid? Any hlp would be appreciate. Thanks
Posted by Timale on June 21, 2003, at 14:18:28
In reply to deafness due to excema in the ear canal, posted by pfiermka on June 21, 2003, at 6:57:24
I have no idea about hearing loss solutions, but I do have an eczema solution. I started out (when I was a young boy) with eczema just on my arms, and over the past several years it has spread to the back of my knees, my stomach below the navel, both of my feet, the area between my ankle and knees on both legs and, worst of all several of my fingers (which was particularly aweful b/c they would crack and bleed in winter weather).
But over the past year I found a solution that has cleared up my eczema entirely (except for the permanent scarring), that means no breakouts at all and no itching at all for the first time in my life. I have also lost 50lbs+ (I was overweight) and my acne has cleared up.
I went on a low-carb diet (as in Atkins or Protein Power). I know this creates a visceral negative reaction in many who would warn against cholesterol elevation, etc. but since I started the diet, my total cholesterol has dropped by over 30 points, my ratio of good to bad cholesterol has improved and my triglycerides have dropped by 2/3. I am not trying to sell you on this, just trying to allay some concerns should you have any.
But I don't think that your wife would actually need to do a full-on low-carb diet to achieve the eczema remission that I have experienced. I think that cutting out ALL sugars (including the lactose from milk) and ALL grains (wheat, rice, etc.) might do the trick. In other words, she wouldn't have to limit vegetable intake at all (though it may be wise to curtail some fruit consumption b/c of sugars) as do those on a low-carb diet.
If you are at all interested in this, I would be happy to give more advice. Anyway, if her eczema is as bad as mine was, it may just be worth a try.
Posted by zenclearer on June 21, 2003, at 15:07:16
In reply to deafness due to excema in the ear canal, posted by pfiermka on June 21, 2003, at 6:57:24
Is her condition being treated by a dermatologist? There are ear drops containing corticosteroids to reduce inflammation. Also, adding omega oil supplements can help with these skin disorders.
Be aware of any shampoos that may cause topical irritations, by running into the ear under the shower etc.
Also, some medications may worsen the problems, due to their skin-related side effects, eg, dryness etc.
Posted by pfiermka on June 21, 2003, at 18:17:31
In reply to deafness due to excema in the ear canal, posted by pfiermka on June 21, 2003, at 6:57:24
yes I am interested in your lotion for the excema.
Posted by Timale on June 21, 2003, at 19:03:09
In reply to Re: deafness due to excema in the ear canal, posted by pfiermka on June 21, 2003, at 18:17:31
> yes I am interested in your lotion for the excema.
not sure if that means you are interested in the drops zenclearer suggested or if you are interested in my ideas on diet.
Happy to talk, just don't want to give too much unsolicited advice or sound like I am preaching or anything.
BTW, has she tried any ear medications like zenclearer suggested. That would seem to me like the logical first step.
Posted by Maxime on June 22, 2003, at 16:03:06
In reply to deafness due to excema in the ear canal, posted by pfiermka on June 21, 2003, at 6:57:24
I also heard that people with excema produce more ear wax, so maybe that is also causing the loss of hearing.
I really hope your fiance is seeing a professional about this problem.
Max
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