Unbearable itchy ears!!

Can I ask, is this the outer part of the canal that itches, maybe w flaky skin? It may be psoriasis/dermatitis/allergies and you can apply a little cortisone cream.

Try giving up sugar religiously for a week or two and see if it helps. If it does then it would suggest you might have some kind of yeast or fungus that thrives on sugar.

One that is common is candida. People think of it as being only relevant to thrush, but it can affect all parts of the body including the skin.

Another experiment you can try is buy some anti-histamines of the kind used by people for hay-fever. They can also be used for general allergies too. If you get an improvement in the itching it suggests that you may have an allergy to something in your diet or your environment. If the anti-histamines help then the difficulty comes when you try to find out what you might be allergic to...

If you decide to try either of these do the experiments separately so that you know which is helping (if either of them do).

I have excema in my ears anduse a cortisone cream.

I have an on/ off problem with an ear infection that sounds similar to yours, and the spray smells like that. I used to have an outbreak every couple of months but now it only seems to be about once a year.

The things that seem to help a bit ( they are not perfect) are wearing swimmers ear plugs in the shower or if swimming, not scratching the ears, and not using cotton buds. Very difficult, I know.

Good luck.

I have this too - wakes me in the night, doc. said just use moisturiser! Would you be kind enough to tell me what spray you use ? my annual bloods/ health check due and I want to get this sorted (if poss.!!!) Thanks

I'm on 150mcg of thyroxine

try changing pillows... my ear itch was caused by duck down/feather pillows

I have had this, or something like it, since long before my hypo started. In my case it is a fungal infection. Effectively it is dandruff in the ears.

Canesten solution (which is in drop form) is the best I found. It doesn't cure it, but keeps it at bay for a reasonable time.

The other thing that has made a huge difference to both my dandruff and ears, to the extent that neither itch very much any more, is changing to conditioner only hair washing. (The Curly Girl method, but you don't have to be curly to use it!) I use Aldi tea tree conditioner which is cheap, silicone free, and agrees with my hair. And I only use silicone free leave in coditioner. Both dandruff and ear flaking are still there, but at maybe a 10th of their previous level, and perfectly bearable.

It might be that the tea tree has something to do with it, but I used tea tree products before, when I was using sulphate shampoos and silicone conditioners and they didn't help. I suspect the harsh sulphates irritate the skin, and promote oil production which provides a perfect home for the fungus.

It's awful, feels like somethings moving around in my ear, no solutions, seems to be another of those "just putting up with it" issues!

For anyone interested in trying Ruthi's suggestion, this is the stuff you want :

medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.13...

You could print out the above leaflet (the Patient Information Leaflet) and take it with you to the chemist.

Another related document just for info - the Summary of Product Characteristics :

medicines.org.uk/emc/medici...

I have the same thing and I scratch in my sleep then it weeps and bleeds, the doc told me it was excema and has prescribed betnovate which did nothing, my nurse changed that to elecon, which did help but she left the practise and the doc will only prescribe the cheap version monastate or something which does nothing. I use olive oil once a week and germolene every night, with it having antiseptic and anesthetic it helps ease the itch so I can sleep

I have been researching and it could be linked to candida so that might be something to look at

Thank you for your helpful answers. I am going to ask my GP to take a swab as after reading through the replies I see candida comes up a lot.. I will keep you updated when I get my results.

Xx

I am now CURED ! I had crazy itchy ears for 5+years ... get now cured by putting a leaves of a natural plant in my ear! long story... Send me an MP if you still need...

Hi Wendy ... sorry to hear you have

I was diagnosed with It after a serious Riss river virus, 27 years ago...& the birth of our 1st Son... seems those 2 experiences , drained my andrenals !

I follow doctor & Naturopathic assistance...take 75 mcg Thyroxine every morning before breakfast...

However, I have never experienced ear itching? could it be a fungal infection as that can itch like crazy as it manifests itself into weird places.☺️ may need a script for a strong cream .??,use an ear bud to line the ear .. but, sprays itch when drying up.☺️ Same as moist ears get itchy while drying ... as our ears sweat too.

Also, did you say you take Armour... pig extract as I was keen to try it too ?

I have managed body aches & pains , light gym dance aerobics , over the last 27 years to feeling it's all back again, even though levels are all good etc.

Not feeling like going to the gym anymore but exercise keep very active in other ways as I feel better moving around .

I suspect thyroxine must have side effects , such as long life joint pain 😔

I follow a gluten free diet, organic chicken, grassfed beef , all salads, green olives , olive oil, ... almond & coconut milk.. & youghurt , quinoa,brown rice,

Lots more healthy foods are all alternated in different recipes weekly .

no alcohol , sweets etc...

Eat all organic veggies , limited kinds of Natural fruits ,... blueberries ...apples ,

My Naturopath helps keep me healthy. .. supplements of mediherb Radiola, Liverton, ginger liquid, turmeric, grape seed extract , Vitamit D & a thyroid B complex & 6 selenium drops per day , Slippery Elm, I must say it does take a bit of self control & commitment , is disappointing when I still feel so much body pain ..especially Joints ...

I have heard some really sad stories of people that are so big from this disease ... does scare me...

My weight stays in -between a size 14 16.... is fustrating, when fuming dies hit 14😀 Body pain limits me to gardening though , Shopping centres , beach when on holidays, local beughbourhood...are always great to walk... never rid of the joint pain though.

Any feedback is welcome, from anyone out there, fir new & supportive ideas to manage Hashimotoes😔 While on Thyroxine .?☺️

All the best with your itchy ears☺️

Therese

Brisbane

Qld

Australia

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