Not HA But Red Ears?

[Dazza123]

This doesn't make me anxious, but I do wonder about it.

Very often (now) my ears both turn bright red and are hot to touch.

I have had this on and off for years, and just wondered if anyone else gets it and more importantly what causes it?

:)

[swajj]

My son has exactly the same thing. Sometimes his ears get so hot and red he has to put a cold flannel on them. My husband also gets the same thing. I spoke to my doctor about it years ago and he said that some people's bodies just run that way. :)

[MyNameIsTerry]

Does it happen due to something, Dazza? Our ears react like this due to embarrassment, for instance.

[Cusper]

My husband gets it when he drinks alcohol sometimes. I personally think it is an allergic response.

[Dazza123]

Thanks for the replies, there is nothing I can think of that sets it off. I have googled in my silly days and lots of people seem to get it, but noone can put a finger on what it is, just one of those things maybe. Its not alcohol because I am not a drinker, Terry I used to think it was anxiety setting it off, but just not sure really. I know embarrassment could set it off but usually happens at home so I dont think it could be that? Lately its early evening it comes on for around an hour or so.

Its not a blood pressure thing is it? I could google the answer to that, but id probably be better off not doing that :)

[MyNameIsTerry]

I don't think its blood pressure.

The ears go red due weather or emotions as far as I know. So, anxiety is a possibility I guess with it having emotions as part of the cycle.

The only other one I've ever heard is the menopause, Dazza! :blush::D

[Dazza123]

Well I am 39 and complain like an old lady (no offence to any old ladies) so think you may have hit the nail on the head there Terry lol :)

[MyNameIsTerry]

I'm 39 too Dazza, I'm sweating and...I have breast tenderness...I think this might be us...

http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/052/6/5/Lady_Problems_by_fayefujiko.jpg

[JustJoe25]

I got this last week when I was really anxious. Lasted about an hour. From everything I've read it's anxiety related.