When I eat or drink I get radiating ear pains.. HELP! Does anyone else have this symptom and what is the cause?? Could it be acid reflux, hernia or being too restricted?? OR something else. I know its band related but what? I have had my band for 5years now. dialated esophogus and fills and defills etc,,,,,

It doesn't sound band related to me, but I'm new to this whole band thing. You might want to head into your PCP and get your ears and throat checked out.

Likely another side effect of the Vagus nerves reacting to banding.

Actually sounds more like what is called TMJ or TMD, which is related to chewing, inflammation, trauma, incorrect bite or if you clench or grind your teeth. The joint right in front of your ear can cause pain and it can radiate down your neck and up into the temple.

just a thought..but see your Doctor and get it checked..keep us posted..hope you feel better soon.

Don't assume everything is band related.

Make an appointment with your doctor to have it checked.

Ivy and Jackie are both correct but you wont know for sure until you go in for an assessment. Mis is also right that we cannot assume all our symptoms are band related. You will still get colds, flus, viruses or you can develop new conditions...again, none related to the band.

Does it happen when you have something cold or soon after you have something cold? Could be trigeminal neuralgia...my sister had it. Totally unrelated to band...it is inflammation of the nerve that goes to the face and sinus and teeth. You need to see your primary care doctor.

Another thing to consider... I had ear problems after I lost about 60 lbs. ear doc said that rapid weight loss can affect ears. Apparently, I had lost weight in my ear causing an off balance... My ears would just pop randomly though.

Another thing to consider... I had ear problems after I lost about 60 lbs. ear doc said that rapid weight loss can affect ears. Apparently, I had lost weight in my ear causing an off balance... My ears would just pop randomly though.