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Hello I have RAand Hashimotos.Im a wife mom and grandma.I have 3 cats and 2 dogs.

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Hi has anyone had ear problems with RA.

I have an infection that wont go away, my left ear itches like crazy.

Doctor put me on antibiotics so I have to go off Methotrexate.

Worried the really severe pain will come back

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I have. Had a left ear infection for the first time in my life. 64 years old. I am on MTX too. Feel like I have some hearing loss so have appt with ENT. The ear infection was about 4 months ago. I'll post what the ENT finds.

Good Luck. Hopefully the MTX is in your system and will ward off discomfort.

Alice

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Chances26 in reply to A-Faye

Please let me know as this is cronic for me and it doesnt want to go away, Thankyou

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Snazzyact

Have you been to an ENT for your ear? Sounds you need a stronger follow up doc. Does the cartilage in your ear hurt if you try to sleep on your side?

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Chances26

I agree about an ENT, I went to a walkin doc and my GP doc and it still wont go away.

Yes it hurts when I lay on my side.

It itches terribly and it drains too, I know, gross :(

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Also I have more pain and stiffness since I have been off of te MTX

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