I used one of those ear wax removal kits (I know gross)
Now it made it worse
Feels like pressure in my ear now
I had a similar issue once, and adjusted how I was holding the tip of the bulb syringe, and suddenly instead of packing the wax back in, the stuff flowed out.
Sometimes its just a little thing like that. Glad you got straightened out.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
We heard about this treatment from an ENT (Ear Nose Throat) MD and have practiced it for years. We love it! We have passed the practice on to friends who have in turn passed it on their friends. However, before you try it, check with your doctor first! Some people experience severe ear or jaw pain after trying this remedy (see below).
NOTE: For safety, don't do this treatment before flying. Make sure there are a few days between the treatment and getting on a plane. Also, do not try this remedy if you have existing ear or jaw pain -- it may make the condition worse! If you have any doubts about trying this remedy, don't try it... Contact your doctor first and get his/her opinion. One more note -- do not do this remedy more than once in each ear. Wait a few days in between before trying it again if you feel it did not dissolve all the wax.
The recipe:
Lay a towel down on your bed or carpet. Then fill a dropper (buy at the pharmacy in the infant section) with drugstore bought 3% hydrogen peroxide (about .79 a bottle at any pharmacy). Lying on your side, fill one ear with hydrogen peroxide. After a few moments you will hear fizzing. Quite normal. After a minute or two, add more peroxide. Wait, relax, enjoy. After another few minutes, add more. The peroxide fizzes away, which is why you must keep adding more. Wait until the fizzing stops -- 10 to 15 minutes -- indicative that the wax has been dissolved. Shake remaining liquid from your ear onto the towel and repeat on the other ear. Since this takes time, you may want to do one ear one day and the other the following day.
If you feel a "slushing" in your ear following this treatment, you probably did not give the peroxide enough time. This will feel quite uncomfortable but don't be alarmed! The peroxide probably dislodged the wax but did not dissolve it. Try again. Trick is to keep the ear filled with liquid. You'll be amazed at how much it fizzes up. We did this on a friend a few years back and a huge piece of ear wax floated up and out of his ear. This same person had to go to an ENT every year or two to have chunks of ear wax removed so you can imagine how grateful he was to have a do-it-at-home treatment that actually worked!
If you use ear plugs, you can also clean them using hydrogen peroxide. Simply put peroxide in a cup and toss in the plugs... they will be back to perfect condition within 20 minutes or so.
Don't believe H202 actually helps to dissolve ear wax?'Try this experiment:
Clean your ears with a q-tip. Add a few tablespoons of drugstore H202 to a glass and drop the waxy q-tip inside the glass. Within 10 minutes the q-tip will be white again, absolutely no wax left.
No question about it, H202 dissolves ear wax. Visible proof.
I had chronic ear infections as a kid and was constantly seeing an ENT and getting tubes in my ears. Anyways, I remember my parents having to HOLD ME DOWN to do this treatment (I guess to kill any germs from the infections?) and my mom always called it "a party in your ear". LOL
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I had a similar issue once, and adjusted how I was holding the tip of the bulb syringe, and suddenly instead of packing the wax back in, the stuff flowed out.
Sometimes its just a little thing like that. Glad you got straightened out.
It's funny you say that
The first few times the Dr. did it nothing...then she started to pull on the top part of my ear...opening the canal more I guess..and POOF !!
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I had chronic ear infections as a kid and was constantly seeing an ENT and getting tubes in my ears. Anyways, I remember my parents having to HOLD ME DOWN to do this treatment (I guess to kill any germs from the infections?) and my mom always called it "a party in your ear". LOL
Maybe you had a waxey build up ?
Party in your ear...I thought of that Family Guy when Meg was having Ear Sex..LoL
My drinking team has a hockey problem
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
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The first few times the Dr. did it nothing...then she started to pull on the top part of my ear...opening the canal more I guess..and POOF !!
Yeah, thats what happened with me. I had put the softener stuff in, let it sit and flushed it and nothing came out, and the ear felt more blocked, almost painful, I was almost ready to go to the hospital when I tried again, pointed the tip of the thing upward so it hit at the top of the ear inside and the wax came gushing out. It was both disgusting and glorious, couldn't believe how much wax, but when I was done I could hear the sound of the carpet squishing under my feet when I walked. Such relief.
Yeah, thats what happened with me. I had put the softener stuff in, let it sit and flushed it and nothing came out, and the ear felt more blocked, almost painful, I was almost ready to go to the hospital when I tried again, pointed the tip of the thing upward so it hit at the top of the ear inside and the wax came gushing out. It was both disgusting and glorious, couldn't believe how much wax, but when I was done I could hear the sound of the carpet squishing under my feet when I walked. Such relief.
Yeah, it is a fabulous feeling
It's all in the angle I guess...definitely need 2 people
I tried clearing it myself last night
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Do not screw with this. Go to a doctor. If you are really having that much of a decline in hearing you need to see a Ear,Nose Throat (ENT) specialist. i had very bad problems with the ear and have lost 50% hearing on the right hand side. Makes listening to PJ interesting. (Thank G-d mike's on the left in boots).
I can not stress enough that it is worth checking out by a professional.
oh NO. My uncle once thought he had an infection in his ear. It got reallybadd so he went to have it checked and they hadd to do some kind of surgery. They removed a PILE of waxxx and residue from using a q-tip to clean your ears!!!! :eek:
i am an anti q-tip guy. always have been. i use this suction cup thing. works great when your ear is wet after taking a shower. plus its cool to watch all the ear wax shoot out of it when your done.
i am an anti q-tip guy. always have been. i use this suction cup thing. works great when your ear is wet after taking a shower. plus its cool to watch all the ear wax shoot out of it when your done.
Is that a home made tool ?
Or was used for something else at first ?
My drinking team has a hockey problem
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
I am an assistant in an ENT office and wash wax out of ears all the time. I gotta say, that shit is nasty. I would rather deal with snot, blood, clots, pus filled cysts and anything else I can think of off the top of my head. The older guys are the worst. When the wax gets impacted and there is a ton of hair holding it in it gets pretty "hairy" getting it out. I mean seriously.... take care of your ears people. If you are a wax producer get them cleaned professionally like every 6 months.
People call all the time thinking they have like a tumor or something because they cant hear. 99% of the time there is a huge chunk of brown crusty wax up against the eardrum. Then of course there are the dummies that walk around with q-tips hanging out of their ear and they answer the phone or something. Those are my favorite.
You can use hydrogen peroxide too. It will help keep the build up from getting out of hand.
That all being vented, I love my job. It's amazing what kids put up their nose, in their ears and down their throats....Adults too;)
Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
I am an assistant in an ENT office and wash wax out of ears all the time. I gotta say, that shit is nasty. I would rather deal with snot, blood, clots, pus filled cysts and anything else I can think of off the top of my head. The older guys are the worst. When the wax gets impacted and there is a ton of hair holding it in it gets pretty "hairy" getting it out. I mean seriously.... take care of your ears people. If you are a wax producer get them cleaned professionally like every 6 months.
People call all the time thinking they have like a tumor or something because they cant hear. 99% of the time there is a huge chunk of brown crusty wax up against the eardrum. Then of course there are the dummies that walk around with q-tips hanging out of their ear and they answer the phone or something. Those are my favorite.
You can use hydrogen peroxide too. It will help keep the build up from getting out of hand.
That all being vented, I love my job. It's amazing what kids put up their nose, in their ears and down their throats....Adults too;)
that was a really..uh...descriptive post!
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I am an assistant in an ENT office and wash wax out of ears all the time. I gotta say, that shit is nasty. I would rather deal with snot, blood, clots, pus filled cysts and anything else I can think of off the top of my head. The older guys are the worst. When the wax gets impacted and there is a ton of hair holding it in it gets pretty "hairy" getting it out. I mean seriously.... take care of your ears people. If you are a wax producer get them cleaned professionally like every 6 months.
People call all the time thinking they have like a tumor or something because they cant hear. 99% of the time there is a huge chunk of brown crusty wax up against the eardrum. Then of course there are the dummies that walk around with q-tips hanging out of their ear and they answer the phone or something. Those are my favorite.
You can use hydrogen peroxide too. It will help keep the build up from getting out of hand.
That all being vented, I love my job. It's amazing what kids put up their nose, in their ears and down their throats....Adults too;)
Wow..do you make house calls ?
So the Hydrogen will work ? I will do that periodically so I don't skeeve the Dr. out anymore
My drinking team has a hockey problem
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Sorry to be so graphic. Actually, normal ear wax isn't bad, and yours probably wasn't either. Its when it has been sitting in there for years and people just ignore all the symptoms. I'm glad you got it taken care of and there were no problems. The MD is the only one to use the vacuum so I have to be more hands on. It can be daunting trying to get that stuff out with warm water and a bucket!
If it came out in one visit it wasn't too bad. Its bad when you have to get a RX and come back in a week after putting drops in three times a day! Amazing how such a little thing can cause such a big problem.
I also do hearing tests and have to make sure no wax buildup before putting the headphones on. Its very personal business!
Salute to your clean ears!
Oh yeah, I love my job! Really!
Thank you fellow 10 clubber for saving my ass....again!!!
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I had a similar issue once, and adjusted how I was holding the tip of the bulb syringe, and suddenly instead of packing the wax back in, the stuff flowed out.
Sometimes its just a little thing like that. Glad you got straightened out.
I had chronic ear infections as a kid and was constantly seeing an ENT and getting tubes in my ears. Anyways, I remember my parents having to HOLD ME DOWN to do this treatment (I guess to kill any germs from the infections?) and my mom always called it "a party in your ear". LOL
It's funny you say that
The first few times the Dr. did it nothing...then she started to pull on the top part of my ear...opening the canal more I guess..and POOF !!
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
BAHAHAHA I just lol'd at that!
Shaddup! Don't ruin that for me..
Maybe you had a waxey build up ?
Party in your ear...I thought of that Family Guy when Meg was having Ear Sex..LoL
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Waxy buildup at 5? I doubt it! It's was probably more likely to get rid of the infections and scar tissue from the surgeries.
Someone is thinking about you....or talking shit about you !!
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This forum? Definitely the latter.
Yeah, it is a fabulous feeling
It's all in the angle I guess...definitely need 2 people
I tried clearing it myself last night
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Now that's definitely going to end up in the "quoteS" thread. :eek:
HaHa !!
It did sound dirty
Nothing sexier then ear wax :cool:
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
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routine was the theme..
there aint gonna be any middle any more
ah, good to know. I heard it's not good using them anyway.
To keep you clear of the sun
You've been burned more than once
You don't think much of trust
maybe some people like waxy ears
To keep you clear of the sun
You've been burned more than once
You don't think much of trust
Old Skool there !!
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
i am an anti q-tip guy. always have been. i use this suction cup thing. works great when your ear is wet after taking a shower. plus its cool to watch all the ear wax shoot out of it when your done.
Is that a home made tool ?
Or was used for something else at first ?
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
People call all the time thinking they have like a tumor or something because they cant hear. 99% of the time there is a huge chunk of brown crusty wax up against the eardrum. Then of course there are the dummies that walk around with q-tips hanging out of their ear and they answer the phone or something. Those are my favorite.
You can use hydrogen peroxide too. It will help keep the build up from getting out of hand.
That all being vented, I love my job. It's amazing what kids put up their nose, in their ears and down their throats....Adults too;)
that was a really..uh...descriptive post!
Wow..do you make house calls ?
So the Hydrogen will work ? I will do that periodically so I don't skeeve the Dr. out anymore
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
Otherwise, see the doctor
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Should I go to CVS and ask the Pharmacist for "little things from the store that scoop out earwax"
The ONLY thing better than a glass of beer is tea with Miss McGill
A protuberance of flesh above the waistband of a tight pair of trousers
If it came out in one visit it wasn't too bad. Its bad when you have to get a RX and come back in a week after putting drops in three times a day! Amazing how such a little thing can cause such a big problem.
I also do hearing tests and have to make sure no wax buildup before putting the headphones on. Its very personal business!
Salute to your clean ears!
Oh yeah, I love my job! Really!