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Right, I am properly unhappy now. I **may** have been teaching my daughter how to bomb in the swimming pool, and now I have water trapped in my ear. I have bought a bottle of Swim Ear, but I've drunk the lot and it hasn't helped. (seriously, I have added the prescribed quantity to my ear hole)
In addition to said Swim Ear, I have tried:
- Finger
- Cotton bud
- Rolled up bog paper
- Pencil
- Shower
- Hairdryer
HELP!!!
In addition to said Swim Ear, I have tried:
- Finger
- Cotton bud
- Rolled up bog paper
- Pencil
- Shower
- Hairdryer
HELP!!!
I'll second/third/fourth everyone saying a) just lie down with the affected ear side down and b) stop sticking things in there. There is pretty much no chance of it helping and a high risk you'll do some damage and end up with something really manky going on.
I've occasionally found that letting a bit *more* water run in - in the shower - and then doing the lying on your side thing seems to help it find its way out - not sure why though.
I've occasionally found that letting a bit *more* water run in - in the shower - and then doing the lying on your side thing seems to help it find its way out - not sure why though.
I once thought I had a build up of ear wax in both in ears so stupidly twisted up some tissue paper and twisted them deep inside assuming wax was there. . . No wax and I instantly suffered some top end (treble) hearing loss as a result, as well as trouble conversing and hearing people in noisy environments as well.
The best thing I used to find is to dab you ear with a tissue or cotton bud, then if that didn't work, lie on my side and it should come out fairly quickly. However for future reference when at the pool and you notice it go under the water and shake your head from side to side a few times and it will usually go, sometimes require you to come out the water and tilt your head to the side after shaking, may need to repeat a few times!
Try and find somewhere that will use microsuction to very carefully clean out your ears. There's one in London if that's any use.
I had this done about 5 years ago and not only did it restore my hearing brilliantly (a diesel taxi was practically deafening as I walked out of the place and in to the street!), I haven't had swimmer's ear since, whereas this was a regular problem before.
I had this done about 5 years ago and not only did it restore my hearing brilliantly (a diesel taxi was practically deafening as I walked out of the place and in to the street!), I haven't had swimmer's ear since, whereas this was a regular problem before.
Digger said:
I once thought I had a build up of ear wax in both in ears so stupidly twisted up some tissue paper and twisted them deep inside assuming wax was there. . . No wax and I instantly suffered some top end (treble) hearing loss as a result, as well as trouble conversing and hearing people in noisy environments as well.
Digger, was this permanent or has it cleared?Digger said:
Permanent I'm afraid. Annoying as a few days earlier i had taken delivery of some medium-high end hifi speakers with excellent treble. As I say I now find myself leaning in to a conversation as I miss words occasionally. Aged 43 btw.
Sorry to read that Digger, especially with you being an audiophile. Should not affect you enjoyment of the Griff's deep tones though. Have you got her yet? Profile says early April.Note to everyone though, never stick anything in your ear, except your elbow.
A nurse at GP practice can sort swim ear out.
My dad was a GP as well, told me exactly the same thing.
Guess the moral of the tale is, is that if you have occasionally waxy ears, it may be an inner ear pressure issue and not wax, so far better to get to your GP or nurse to have a look rather than have a good old root around! It's not quite as bad as I made out but still bloody annoying when I realised what I had done!!
Picking up the Griff, after the 14th when I will have a clean license, having had a couple of silly misdemeanours five years ago, so significantly cheaper insurance quotes from the likes of Mannings.
CAN'T WAIT!!
Guess the moral of the tale is, is that if you have occasionally waxy ears, it may be an inner ear pressure issue and not wax, so far better to get to your GP or nurse to have a look rather than have a good old root around! It's not quite as bad as I made out but still bloody annoying when I realised what I had done!!
Picking up the Griff, after the 14th when I will have a clean license, having had a couple of silly misdemeanours five years ago, so significantly cheaper insurance quotes from the likes of Mannings.
CAN'T WAIT!!
Digger.
I may have the same symptoms as you. First off, the frequency was all out, sounding as if the sound was going through a pitch changer. It did eventually kind of clear, but now I am left with a constant tone and most of the hearing is muffled and like you, the treble is missing. I have seen doctors and had all sorts of tests and they can't help. I am just accepting it, but would love to clear it if I can.
DO you have any or have tried any type of aid?
I may have the same symptoms as you. First off, the frequency was all out, sounding as if the sound was going through a pitch changer. It did eventually kind of clear, but now I am left with a constant tone and most of the hearing is muffled and like you, the treble is missing. I have seen doctors and had all sorts of tests and they can't help. I am just accepting it, but would love to clear it if I can.
DO you have any or have tried any type of aid?
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