Ears Plugged

[Scott]

I tried to look this up on the blog, but it didn't have any "finds".  Perhaps user error on my part.

My issue is that my ears get plugged when I run.  I sweat alot, so assume it has something to do with that.  It's worse when I wear headphones (ear buds), but it does even happen when I don't.

The ears get totally plugged and it's like I have a severe head cold (not actually, but the symptom of the plugged ears).  It normally lasts for a couple of hours, but longer if I go on a long run.  It really sucks to go somewhere afterward, as I can't hear myself talk (it's an echo in my head).  Any ideas?  Suggestions?  Does anyone else have this "issue"?

Thanks for any input you may have!

[Maurine Lee]

I've never heard of that before, but I googled the topic and found the following link: http://www.healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=167942

[Dale]

I actually suffer from the same thing periodically, usually only after a hard workout.  Since it more annoying than troubling to me and only happens sporadically, I've never gotten it checked out. 

[MarkP_]

Try taking some sinus or allergy medication.  This happens to me on hard tempos, but if I take allegry-D (with sudafed) it does not.

[Paul Petersen]

I've had this happen during workouts or races, but it's pretty rare, and does not persist. So I've never given it a second thought.

[Kim]

I have had this happen.  It seems to happen more likely if I have taken Excedrin recently or gu's with caffeine so I thought it might be related but not sure.