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cancer man
02-27-2017, 01:10 PM
Had my left ear flushed out felt like a blow torch and now have vertigo i think totally off balance.

Anybody else experience this and how long does it last?
Ringing is the worst part.
Nurse says give it a couple of days.
Never should have drove home.

heavyD
02-27-2017, 01:14 PM
I remember it being a little painful while they were doing it but don't recall any side effects. How long has it been since you got this done?

94CoRd
02-27-2017, 01:39 PM
just had mine done few weeks ago. Felt a little uncomfortable during the flush, but man did the ears feel clean after. No side-effects like you've described.

revelations
02-27-2017, 01:44 PM
What was the original reason for ear flush?

anarchy
02-27-2017, 01:56 PM
This doesn't sound right at all. I'm no expert but my dad punctured his ear drum and suffered the same issues - I'd get it looked at ASAP.

I've had my ear flushed several times and while it's uncomfortable during the flushing, there should be zero side effects after.

cancer man
02-27-2017, 02:14 PM
Originally posted by heavyD
I remember it being a little painful while they were doing it but don't recall any side effects. How long has it been since you got this done?


Had it done this morning 10 am and i still have no balance
wife is taking me tomorrow to re-evaluate the drum.
It was full of ear plug foam and wax mixture.

revelations
02-27-2017, 02:18 PM
Wow sounds pretty harsh. I might have tried a simple oil-based home treatment first before a serious procedure.

Swank
02-27-2017, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by 94CoRd
Felt a little uncomfortable during the flush, but man did the ears feel clean after. No side-effects like you've described. Same here, only side effect I had was noticing how much treble there really is in this world.

cam_wmh
02-27-2017, 04:13 PM
DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DOCTOR.
Sounds like you have vertigo, due to the the little rocks in your inner ear are out of place.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103463398
Try the Epley Manuever.
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relyt92
02-27-2017, 08:42 PM
Definitely sounds like ruptured ear drum. Have you had tubes in your ears? Should probably see an ENT.

lasimmon
02-27-2017, 09:23 PM
Originally posted by cancer man
Had my left ear flushed out felt like a blow torch and now have vertigo i think totally off balance.

Anybody else experience this and how long does it last?
Ringing is the worst part.
Nurse says give it a couple of days.
Never should have drove home.

I get this done like 3 times a year. Nothing like this has happened before.

I would be going to the hospital. Likely ruptured ear drum.

Seth1968
02-27-2017, 09:27 PM
Jesus man. Those are classic signs of a torn ear drum. I can't even imagine why the nurse would tell you to wait a couple of days. Get to the hospital ASAP.

nismodrifter
02-27-2017, 09:42 PM
Visit family doctor tomorrow for reassessment of your tympanic membrane and external canal.

I can't comment on technique, water temperature used, past medical history, etc.

Vertigo post syringing is not uncommon.

Seth1968
02-27-2017, 09:45 PM
Originally posted by nismodrifter
Vertigo post syringing is not uncommon.

I just found that out.

Still though, I'd be getting it checked out.

nismodrifter
02-27-2017, 09:52 PM
Originally posted by Seth1968


I just found that out.

Still though, I'd be getting it checked out.

This is where I can only say that I would exercise caution in saying that a guy should go to hospital ASAP.

There are experts in multiple fields here who have always been willing and ready to post a response when necessary to provide advice.

That really means nothing though since we can't look at his ear, we can't look at him, we can't assess the overall picture.

Still though, I'd be getting checked out by your family doc.

Seth1968
02-27-2017, 10:00 PM
I've had to get my right ear flushed out about a dozen times over the years. There were no side effects other than my ear feeling much better. Although it felt like Niagara falls in my ear and I always questioned how this procedure is not perforating the ear drum.

JordanEG6
02-27-2017, 10:37 PM
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?

nismodrifter
02-27-2017, 11:24 PM
Originally posted by Seth1968
I've had to get my right ear flushed out about a dozen times over the years. There were no side effects other than my ear feeling much better. Although it felt like Niagara falls in my ear and I always questioned how this procedure is not perforating the ear drum.

Procedure is safe when no contraindications exist.

speedog
02-28-2017, 12:43 AM
Originally posted by revelations
What was the original reason for ear flush?

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

cancer man
02-28-2017, 03:28 AM
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?

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.

Mista Bob
02-28-2017, 05:16 AM
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
02-28-2017, 06:48 AM
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
02-28-2017, 07:09 AM
A doctor does the ear flushes right?

Seth1968
02-28-2017, 07:59 AM
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
02-28-2017, 08:01 AM
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
02-28-2017, 08:12 AM
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
02-28-2017, 08:22 AM
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 (http://www.audiology.org/news/ear-candles-and-candling-ineffective-and-dangerous)

J-hop
02-28-2017, 08:32 AM
Originally posted by Seth1968


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

Ear Candles and Candling: Ineffective and Dangerous (http://www.audiology.org/news/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
02-28-2017, 10:15 AM
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 :dunno:

shadowz
02-28-2017, 10:57 AM
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
02-28-2017, 01:20 PM
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
03-02-2017, 09:33 PM
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
03-02-2017, 10:33 PM
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
03-02-2017, 10:41 PM
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 2yDCox-qKbk

cancer man
03-16-2017, 03:33 AM
Originally posted by relyt92
For the ringing, try this and see if it helps at all 2yDCox-qKbk

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.