- Jul 10, 2003
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Bit of a rummage with a reversed Kirby grip is my go to.
I think you may have the wrong thread, possibly the wrong site
Bit of a rummage with a reversed Kirby grip is my go to.
I've been feeling ok physically and the doctor said it was a healthy colour. Some consolation.You mention wax is orange in colour, this is a likely sign of ear infection hence balance problems
Mrs D has had this a couple of times recently. Done on NHS, a week of putting drops in then a visit to the nurse at the local GP. All very straightforward and instant reliefSo for the last three months roughly I've noticed that slowly my hearing in my left ear is becoming completely blocked by the build up of ear wax. At first it wasn't a problem as my hearing would come back when I was having my morning shower after sleeping on my left ear for around four hours or so. Now it's got to the point where I'm completely deaf in one ear, my balance is poor and people are having to shout at me! I went to the doctors on Monday and a check in both ears showed a severe case of both ears completely full of orangey wax!
What is my best option? Going privately would cost £90 (for both ears) and a shorter wait or using the NHS it's £70 (also for both ears) but be on a list to have them done immediately if they get a cancellation (fat chance as patients usually always want to get them done ASAP). I was warned by the doctor that there is so much wax in both ears that I might need two visits. Will I be charged double if I go privately for two appointments? This is making my life a misery.
Anyone specialise in this type of work? Or had your ears microsuctioned/water irrigated? Thanks for any help in advance.
That would be Mister Bean's solution.Cheapest option would be to get the Dyson out, stick on the sucker attachment and do it yourself!
Vertigo is horrible.....took me a month to recover balance etc. First few days were awful - literally had to stay lying down in a dark roomI had this issue. Went to Specsavers a month or so ago. They did the suction thing. Two days later I got vertigo caused by the crystals in my inner ear being out of position. Very debilitating, couldn't drive and took a good two weeks to settle down even after the recommended head exercises to realign everything. Never had it befor so I won't be going back to Specsavers.
I felt like I was falling off the world - it's the only way I can describe it.Vertigo is horrible.....took me a month to recover balance etc. First few days were awful - literally had to stay lying down in a dark room
Me too, but I have dry ear wax, and very little of it.Bit of a rummage with a reversed Kirby grip is my go to.
There are loads of videos of audiologists removing massive earwax plugs on YouTube. Once you start watching one it really is compelling and you need to see the plug being fully removed.
There’s these two Welsh blokes who are particularly enthusiastic about their work and give football pundit style commentary of vids of procedures that they’ve done that week.
If you are with Quayside doctors they do ear wax removal.Weirdly, my podiatrist has started this service. I haven’t tried it yet, but may give it a go, when my cold has finally cleared up, as my ears feel blocked but I’m not sure if it’s from my sinuses or external.
Had mine done yesterday as have been suffering from vertigo due the same thing. Feel so much better today. it’s not a nice thing to have.I had this issue. Went to Specsavers a month or so ago. They did the suction thing. Two days later I got vertigo caused by the crystals in my inner ear being out of position. Very debilitating, couldn't drive and took a good two weeks to settle down even after the recommended head exercises to realign everything. Never had it before so I won't be going back to Specsavers.
I've tried blowing my nose as hard as I can a few times but no luck. It got to a point that I felt that one of my eyeballs might pop out so I stopped for my own safety.Weirdly, my podiatrist has started this service. I haven’t tried it yet, but may give it a go, when my cold has finally cleared up, as my ears feel blocked but I’m not sure if it’s from my sinuses or external.
I am but thought it wasn’t available on the NHS anymore.If you are with Quayside doctors they do ear wax removal.