I have been suffering from the same problem for a few years too. My ears rarely itch but my throat and eyes kill me! I used to make that funny noise trying to soothe my itching throat and I've been told that I do that in sleep too! Very recently I found out that this has kind of been hereditary and my mom and grand mom have the same problem too. I really 'HATE' honey but the above posts might have just convinced me to buy a jar of honey. It would definitely be at the top of my shopping list this week and I really hope it helps me too. (This post has been kind of dead for over a couple of weeks so I would really appreciate if any of the above people give updates after they started taking honey)

Hey,
I just wanted to let you know that recently I slacked off on taking my honey, not on purpose, but we opened a salon and I have been gone from home... and I really could tell a difference. I promise you I will not forget to take it anymore... I still gag most time I take it, but I am NOT going to quit... I am going to order another gallon, today, and fill up my "to go" jar. Lol...
Make sure that the honey is local honey... I think that is the key...
Good luck and keep me updated...
Blessings,
Patti Allred

Absolutely victor88, I would be more than happy to tell you that I am still taking honey twice a day and am still having extreme success with it.

I have been consistent with the honey for nearly a month now and I have only had to take Clariton 3 times so far. And the times I took the Clariton, my allergy symptoms (itchy throat & ears) weren't even as severe as they use to be. So I probably didn't even need to take the Clariton... I only took it as a precaution.

I'm still not the biggest fan of the flavor of honey... but I don't "hate" the taste anymore. In fact, I actually look forward to it every day. And you don't have to take the Honey straight like I do… you can add it to tea, toast, etc..

I can't remember if I read it in this thread, or somewhere else, but you want to buy natural honey from a bee farm close to where you live. This is because that particular honey will have been produced by bees that live in the same environment as you, thus using the same pollens and such that may be affecting your allergies. Also, I've read that the darker the honey, the better. Darker honey contains more vitamins and minerals than lighter colored honey.

And one last thing – Buy Natural! I wouldn't buy honey that is mass produced and sitting on your local grocery store's shelf. I would go to a fruit market, or straight to the bee farm, to buy the honey. We all know that “natural” foods are better than anything you can buy that is “processed”.

Best of luck!!

Wow I didn't know this was so common. I too am a "jabber my forefinger into my ear while shaking it around to soothe the itch in my ear". A little remedy I've picked up for this is Otic Drops. Just drop one drop in each ear and put a little bit of cotton in your ear so it doesn't leak out. They seem to coat the inner ear and ease the reddness and itch. They're actually my grandmothers and she has to get them from a doctor.

You guys are hilarious and I have it right now too! Driving me f***ing nuts so I resorted to this site! I have had a sore throat cold going on and not the itchy ears which can really make you insane after a while. The q-tip is NOT helping. I will try the Claritin because I am desperate! Hope you all feel better!

Supposed to say, now the itchy ears

That is SOOOOO funny about the chips! I do the same thing!! I even use them to scratch the top of my mouth!

OK guys. I don't have the itchy throat but my right ear drives me nuts! It's been going on for over a year! Would that be an allergy too?

Every time I read Q-tip here it reminded me of my ex husband :( I always new when he was cleaning his ears by the gagging that was going on at the same time!:eek:

I understand your issues because this is my story too, so I will cover the points that I feel are most important to the topic at hand. My tonsils were removed many years ago, so it is not the cause of my itchy ears and throat. I am lactose intolerant but I have not taken the time to go BACK to the allergist regarding my itchy ears. Though I've been to an allergist several times over the years, I was never diagnosed with having allergies. However, someone told me that I you do not ask the Allergist, specifically to test you for FOOD allergies he or she will not test you. Thus, I know that I have chronic allergies because my primary care physician perscribes me Claratin and it works wonders for me. When I take it there are no more itchy ears. Therefore, I know that just because one goes to an allergist to have test done it does not mean that the allergy test will show possitive for you having a specific allery. In other words, I know it to be true because I am a living witness because Claritin works for me. Also, several years ago, I had sinus sergery because I suffered from Chronic Sinusitis among other issues concerning my nose. During the surgery the doctor repaired several areas within my nose, and the surgery was a success. However, some of the symptoms came back such as headaches, migraines and itchy ears. For my headaches he suggested that I go to a neurologist but not before he checked my nose out again. When my ears started to itch very badly, a new ENT doctor told me that because I had the sinus surgery that I no longer had chronic sinusitis. Therefore, any nose or ear issues that I have are not related to my sinuses, such as my headaches, migranes, soars in nose or itchy ears. I said REALLY?? The bottom line is that for me, in order for me NOT to get sinus infections I must spend money to stop this madness on Claritin whether I can afford it or not, especially during the summer months. I've learned to listen to my body and watch the seanon/time of year. Sometimes I won't purchase Claritin for a particular month to save a buck as I am a broke college student who has changed careers and really cannot afford it. Thus, I will certainly find out whether I have an allergy to dairy products, even though I already know that I am lactose intolerant.

Thanks a million for everything this was certainly food for thought.

In addition to my last post, I just wanted to say if I do not make sure I purchase my Claritin on a regular basis, I usually end up getting a sinus infection. 'Also, I usually end up run down and often bed ridden for several days. Even when I manage to move around again, I will not feel back to myself until I spend money on Augmentin 1000 mg. to get rid of the sinus infection that I usually obtain from not taking my Clartin like I am suppose to. In the end, I end up having to spend my on another bottle of Claritin as well as a $30.00 on Augmentin just to pull myself together again.

Cheers.
Roxsyfoxy650

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