Kees Paap wrote: > > As we all know, our skin is often fat (don't know the english word). > I have since I have PD, more ear-fat (again i don't know the word). Kees, I believe you refer to ear wax, a condition we all have to some degree. And I certainly think, Judy, that it's worth asking the doctor to check the ear canal. I hope the problem is something so simple. Good detective work, Kees!! Best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Editor-in-Chief, "Spotlight on Food--nutrition news for people 60-plus" Tel: 970-493-6532 Fax: 970-493-6538 http://www.fortnet.org/~fivstar You may wish to contact: Better Business Bureau of the Mountain States, < [log in to unmask]> for further information.