I had my surgery Feb. 3, and part of that was a radical neck (whatever you call it when they take the lymph nodes out). Also 1/3 tongue, and floor of mouth.

Question: For the last few days I have had numerous sharp pains in the ear on the side where this was done. Anyone else ever experience this? I thought maybe it might just be feeling coming back, but unsure.

JJ, first question I'm going to ask is did they do chemo/radiation?

I've had 2 neck dissections, one on each side, several months apart. First one not much pain to ears etc, however second one played heck with the side of my head, ear, pain and hearing wise. Top that off with the side effects from the Cisplatin chemo drug, some days I'm still getting some pain and ringing of ears especially on the side of the second surgery. Ent says this is from the chemo and trauma from surgery. That was 10 months ago

Now, that having been said, I strongly suggest you consult your ENT that did the surgery, and make sure this is post surgery trauma.

Feb 3 is only a little over 2 weeks ago, so you're just in the very beginning of the healing process. Took 4-5 months for the post surgery trauma to settle down. But Ask your Doc.

Keep us posted on how you're doing. Welcome to the board.

Bob

Hi,

I also had modified radical neck dissection to the right side of my neck.

I have experienced problems with my right ear having fluid building up. This has caused my right ear to feel "stopped up". My ENT said that
this could be a side affect to the radiation and that in most cases it will get better.

In fact, in the past two or three weeks, my ear seems to be "clearing" a lot better.

However, please ask your doctor for an explaination for your specific case.

Good Luck!

Tony

Hi....

I did not have surgery. I have some pain, lots of ringing in my ears and loss of hearing at the higher tones. My doctor also said it was from the cisplatin and 5FU.

Khaja

Hi....

I did not have surgery. I have some pain, lots of ringing in my ears and loss of hearing at the higher tones. My doctor also said it was from the cisplatin and 5FU.

Khaja

Hi jj,

I had a right side neck disection and a pech flap taken from my right chest. I have had no issues with my ears. I also did not receive chemo but I did receive IMRT radiation.

Let your ENT know what you are feeling. It will give you piece of mine. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. There is a wealth of knowledge
from all the members at OCF. Who knows better than one who has traveled the path ahead of you?
You can read some of the older post's and gleen allot of information that has been discussed at length. Knowledge about your situation will empower you. You will know what questions to ask.


Sincerly, Dan Bogan