ollie Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I think I still have some water lodged in my left ear from all the pool time I had this weekend.Does anyone have any remedies that won't cause more harm than good, or should I just wait it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 ooooh that's one of my biggest fears!! I hate water in the ear sooooooooooo much!You usually have to wait it out, lay on your side for awhile and see if it will go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 i'm assuming you've already stood on one foot leaning in the direction of your waterlogged ear and shaken/kicked the suspended foot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Water in the ear sucks. I usually use a hair dryer while tilting my head down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Water in the ear sucks. I usually use a hair dryer while tilting my head down.Hey, that might work. One of the remedies I found mentioned using rubbing alcohol to "dry" the water. But I didn't try it on the off chance it would make things worse. I'll try the blow dryer tonight. Thanks!I did jump around a bunch to no avail.So annoying!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdy Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 i have a kink in my neck from banging my head to the side repeatedly yesterday trying to get water out.. hate it. sleep on one side if at all possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Maybe you should change your drinking technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guigsy Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Water in the ear sucks. I usually use a hair dryer while tilting my head down.you mean blowing it from one side out the other? i dont get it. :crazy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Wish Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Try using your hand as a sort of suction cup on your ear, with your head tilted to the ground (wet side down). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Get near a bed, then jump sideways with your head/ear hitting the pillow. Repeat if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Pour day-old coffe grounds in your ear, add a layer of baking soda, a pinch of salt, top up with a sprinkle of vinegar and soya saucemix with a wooden spoon and leave it there overnightguaranteed to make you forget about the water in your ear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Not Bob Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 A tap on the head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wassink Wild Card! Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Ear drops for swimmers ear work immediately!Try the brand: Burosol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2006 Ear drops for swimmers ear work immediately!Try the brand: BurosolAwesome! Where can I get that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Update for posterity: I bought some ear drops yesterday (ceremunex) and gave them a go but my ear was still blocked. So I made an appointment to see my doctor this morning and he flushed me out with the big stainless steel syringe. Boy did that feel good!Thanks for the advice everyone! I am never going swimming again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Pour day-old coffe grounds in your ear, add a layer of baking soda, a pinch of salt, top up with a sprinkle of vinegar and soya saucemix with a wooden spoon and leave it there overnightI thought someone told you about the Food forum.DELISH!ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 good ol' earflush. you can do them at home though. I think they are only unsafe if you have a tear in your eardrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 good ol' earflush. you can do them at home though. I think they are only unsafe if you have a tear in your eardrum. Where can I buy one of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateaux Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 (edited) Jesus that thing looks terrifying. Edited August 2, 2006 by Guest bonersssssss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Jesus that thing looks terrifying.I AM A MAN!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanada Kev Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 Where can I buy one of these? I don't know, but tell me if you find out. That is a great feeling having that done. Sounds like Niagara Falls in your ear! I get my doc to do it every year i go for my physical. Later . . . Kanada Kev =8) ps - you need to get that stainless steel tray to put under your ear to catch the water too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I've never seen one of those used on my ear before. It looks like it's from the dark ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted August 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 I've never seen one of those used on my ear before. It looks like it's from the dark ages. Yeah, the google image I found had it labelled as "vintage" but I swear that's what he used. My doctor is very old school. Edited to add: When I asked him if I should expect some discomfort he just gave me an evil grin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglas Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 you sure that thing is for the ear? Or at least only ever been used in ears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headymamamyrna Posted August 2, 2006 Report Share Posted August 2, 2006 You made the right choice as you should never try to flush out your ear on your own.Thats exactly what they use and it feels great after.Only a doctor should do this though!Don't let this stop you from going swimming again.You probably had wax in your ear and the water just blocked it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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