Earache...

[MadMen]

Whenever I go out in the cold, like for a walk or on my bike, I always get earache.

I'm sat here now with my scarf wrapped around my head, trying to warm them up, but it really hurts.

Is this normal/common?

[andy-hughes]

No - you may have an underlying problem.

I'd start with your GP - get your ears checked for infection.

If nothing there, do the same at your dentist.

[friedgreentomato]

maybe an earwig has crawled in your ear and eating its way out?

[ethandron]

Yes, we both get it, I think it's pretty common.

[MadMen]

Oh, ok. That's not really the answer I was expecting.

My Dad's always saying he gets earache in the cold weather, so I figured it would be fairly common... :-/

It's something I can always remember getting though. When I was a kid and we used to go and watch the annual carnival, I remember standing there in the cold, all wrapped up but suffering with earache.

What would be the connection with teeth?

[Purple_Popple]

Ear muffs might help when you're out walking. If its really cold i start with ear ache then it spreads to my jaw. :(

[MadMen]

"maybe an earwig has crawled in your ear and eating its way out?"

Don't. Just don't.

:)

[friedgreentomato]

yes if you bury your head in some muffs that will probably help!

[Sqad]

Yes...that is perfectly normal......it is the effect of extreme cold on the ear drum.

[friedgreentomato]

lol used to be my biggest fear

[ummmm]

Yep...it always happens to me in the cold especially if there is a wind.

[MadMen]

I was just wondering if it's something that means you have an underlying problem, or something you just 'get' when it's cold.
I never have any other problems with my ears, just bad earache in the cold which, as above, does sometimes travel down to the side of my jaw.

[MadMen]

Bury my head in a muff?

I'm not that way inclined...

Glad the majority are saying it's common. I didn't think it would be anything to 'worry' about, but it was quite painful when I was just walking home so I did wonder.
It is pretty windy out there, yes. I had my scarf up around my ears and my hoody hood up.

[MadMen]

I can't feel anything blocking my ears, although I suppose it is possible.
I do get it every time I go out though. Well, in the cold anyway, I don't get it any other time of the year :-)

[friedgreentomato]

earwigs earwigs earwigs munch munch

[MadMen]

Best answer because it made me laugh.

Worst answer because it made me feel sick. lol

[murraymints]

Get a wee beanie hat pull down over ears...good when on your bike too..

[MadMen]

Good idea, but I'm not really a hat person. I'd just look like a bin man with a beanie on.

[friedgreentomato]

earmuffs get your head out the gutter!!

[MadMen]

Lol. You said Muff!!

Ok, muffs, but you were not very clear.