AboutGlen F. Aukerman, <B>M.D.</B> Expertise 27 years of private practice, 16 years of Academic Family Medicine, 12 years of Managed Care activities, 6 years of integrative holistic medicine and nutrigenomic consultations
Experience I have been President of the American Academy of Family Physicians, served on the Health Reform Task Force at the White House, Have Chaired 2 University Depts of Family Medicine, Have practiced private family medicine for 30 years and University family medicine for 12 years. I am board certified in Family Medicine, Holistic Medicine and managed care. I am consultant for several pharmaceutical companies,past Medical Director of two managed care companies. I have 4 children, 3 in medicine, 2 are family physicians, one in sports medicine, one in internal medicine residency and 6 grand children.
Organizations AMA
AAFP
AHMA
ACPM
ACHIM
ABQAURP
Publications JAMA
ABFP
Education/Credentials MD
FABFM
FABHIM
FACPM
Awards and Honors Excellence in Clinical Medicine Award
Best Doctors, 2004-present
Past/Present Clients Nationwide Health Plan
Your Plan for Health
Question Hello.
I have suffered from migraines for some time now. I put this down to the pill so I came off it only to find that everything has improved but my headaches, I still suffer on average twice a week (sometimes more).
My doctor has asked me some questions about my headaches and confirmed they are migraines. She has put me on Rizatriptan wafers which work very well.
I have noticed recently however, that I'm experiencing a 'fluttering' sensation in my left ear - co-incidentally the side in which I get my headaches. It sounds as if there's something moving in my ear, although it feels like some sort of muscle spasm as I can get this similar sensation on or around the eye area.
Do you think this is caused by my headaches or could it be a consequence of 3 years of singing in a live band? (which I quit last year due to valueing my hearing and healthy lungs!).
Also is it worth consulting my doctor about this problem?
It's more annoying than anything although my ear feels a bit achy after having this symptom for about 6 hours on and off.
Thanks in advance.
Answer Do you think this is caused by my headaches or could it be a consequence of 3 years of singing in a live band? (which I quit last year due to valueing my hearing and healthy lungs!). Yes, it can but that usually causes deafness not tinnitus
Also is it worth consulting my doctor about this problem?
Yes, see your doctor to be sure it is not from the migraine medicine
