Ear Flushed Out

[Mista Bob]

I just had this done on my right ear recently. Feels real weird having it done, but aside from that zero issues afterwards.

Originally posted by speedog


This, how does one even come to a conclusion that they need an ear flushed? Are there symptoms or physical signs?

For me, I could feel/hear stuff in my ear anytime something caused a pressure change, like yawning etc. So went in to the Dr and had him look at my ears, would never recommend anyone try ear wax removal on their own.

Damn did that stuff look nasty though, who knows how long that stuff was up there.

[Kloubek]

Originally posted by speedog


This, how does one even come to a conclusion that they need an ear flushed? Are there symptoms or physical signs?

I had found that sounds were "dull" and noticeably reduced on the one side. I couldn't hear light/minor sounds whatsoever.

And for anyone who thinks this is due to someone not taking care of themselves - it is not. I clean my ears at least every couple of days and I think that only made it worse by packing shit up in there.

Anyway Cancer Man, I really think you ought to go back and get it checked out unless you enjoy living like you feel drunk. I just can't see how removing any built up wax could cause the issues you are experiencing. If anything, your balance should be improved unless something really weird happened like your brain learned to compensate and now can't handle the strong signals. (Which seems unlikely, but I'm no doctor)

[J-hop]

A doctor does the ear flushes right?

[Seth1968]

Originally posted by Kloubek
I clean my ears at least every couple of days and I think that only made it worse by packing shit up in there.

Cotton swabs might pick up an insignificant amount of wax at the ear edge, but over all, it makes the problem worse by packing wax further into the canal.

I know, I know, "but it feels so damn good!

[Seth1968]

Originally posted by J-hop
A doctor does the ear flushes right?

Mine does, but then again he does vasectomies and god knows what else too

Not sure if an ENT would bother with it on an ongoing basis.

[J-hop]

Originally posted by Seth1968


Mine does, but then again he does vasectomies and god knows what else too

Not sure if an ENT would bother with it on an ongoing basis.

K cool, so not some bozo homeopath doing this stuff

[Seth1968]

Originally posted by J-hop


K cool, so not some bozo homeopath doing this stuff

Not sure if they would attempt it, but many do this method:

Ear Candles and Candling: Ineffective and Dangerous

[J-hop]

Originally posted by Seth1968


Not sure if they would attempt it, but many do this method:

Ear Candles and Candling: Ineffective and Dangerous

Yea I've seen that. Scary that people put their trust in someone with essentially zero training!!

[Swank]

Originally posted by speedog
This, how does one even come to a conclusion that they need an ear flushed? Are there symptoms or physical signs?

When mine got so clogged I couldn't hear my alarm in the morning I knew something had to be done. That was like 15 years ago, never had another problem since

[shadowz]

Originally posted by JordanEG6
Wow, that doesn't sound pleasant. But it sounds rare judging by some of the posts in here. Sorry I can't contribute much, I have never had it done before, but I'm looking to get it done, I've been thinking about it for awhile.

Where can you get your ear flushed? Just at a regular clinic?

Some clinics won't do this for you, I would recommend calling ahead to see if they will do it.

Also I took a slapshot off the ear, blew a hole right through my ear drum (could see the bones behind it) didn't experience any vertigo)

[kJUMP]

Originally posted by cancer man


You will know.. it's like when the plane lands and pinch your nose and blow with your mouth closed to unplug the ears for the pop.

And why am i answering this question 2:30 am because
i can't sleep with the room turning over and over.
Feels better upright but laying down forget it.

Dude, as people have said earlier, you need to get this looked at again ASAP. Persistent vertigo after ear irrigation is NOT common. A ruptured eardrum/tympanic membrane would be on the differential diagnosis. Let us know how it goes.

[cancer man]

I have a fluid imbalance in the ears. Further assessment required. Not a ruptured ear drum. 4-5 days to see a specialist. Vertigo is gone but the ringing is driving me nuts.

[trevh]

Originally posted by cancer man
I have a fluid imbalance in the ears. Further assessment required. Not a ruptured ear drum. 4-5 days to see a specialist. Vertigo is gone but the ringing is driving me nuts.

I had a scuba diving accident 6 months ago Barotrauma was the original diagnosis (blood in the ear) rather common (?) The Doc also thought I had a perilymph fistula - fluid leaking in the ear caused by a hole, man!
If I can say one thing- the ear has got to be one of the most frustrating parts of the body to have complications. Nobody knows much and going to see an ENT specialist takes forever.
Tinnitus is annoying as fuc, I've had it the full 6 months off and on, things that helped me at night, sleeping with your head elevated (higher than normal) rest easy pal, the ear is precious and do everything the doc's say!

[relyt92]

Originally posted by cancer man
I have a fluid imbalance in the ears. Further assessment required. Not a ruptured ear drum. 4-5 days to see a specialist. Vertigo is gone but the ringing is driving me nuts.

For the ringing, try this and see if it helps at all

[cancer man]

Originally posted by relyt92
For the ringing, try this and see if it helps at all

Thanks for that..
Gave me some name that starts with an M but it is inner ear behind the drum.
Disability for at least 5 weeks and recommended no driving.
Fk cant sleep it sounds like St Marys bells ringing.

Wife is pissed because guys dont ask questions. Next weeks check she coming in with me.