[Help] Ear wax removal

[WATFORD zero]

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

 

[Durlston]

You mention wax is orange in colour, this is a likely sign of ear infection hence balance problems

I've been feeling ok physically and the doctor said it was a healthy colour. Some consolation.

If I stand on one leg, I'll likely fall over. Always been accident prone!

 

[Durlston]

Bit of a rummage with a reversed Kirby grip is my go to.

Isn't Kirby near Liverpool?

 

[The Optimist]

I can’t believe you tolerated 3 months of it. My ears got blocked with wax in my early 20s (over 20 years later it hasn’t happened again) and I couldn’t stand it - I was visiting the doctors within about a day. Took some drops, got treated in the NHS but back then the only reason for the wait was to allow the drops to soften it up. I’d pay and get it done asap.

 

[nwgull]

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.

 

[southstandandy]

Cheapest option would be to get the Dyson out, stick on the sucker attachment and do it yourself!

 

[dazzer6666]

So 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.

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 relief

 

[Durlston]

Cheapest option would be to get the Dyson out, stick on the sucker attachment and do it yourself!

That would be Mister Bean's solution.

I actually think the noise might bring my hearing back. Normally I can't stand the noise of a hoover, it's a woman's job anyway! (sorry, Thunder Bolt and Edna!)

 

[Since1982]

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.

 

[dazzer6666]

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 befor so I won't be going back to Specsavers.

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

 

[Since1982]

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

I felt like I was falling off the world - it's the only way I can describe it.

 

[schmunk]

Bit of a rummage with a reversed Kirby grip is my go to.

Me too, but I have dry ear wax, and very little of it.

This thread promoted me to have a go, for the first time in a few weeks. Virtually nothing there.

 

[tedebear]

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.

I've seen those two, its weirdly compelling viewing!!

 

[Balders]

Just a word of warning on this type of thing. Mrs B has been losing her hearing in one ear over the last few weeks and has been struggling to get a GP appointment. Finally got in to see the Nurse at the GP last Monday and she confirmed compacted ear wax and to get it done privately.

She booked same for yesterday, turned up and was told to get down to A&E pronto as there was no ear wax and it would be SSHL (sudden sensorineural hearing loss) Apparently you need to get on to that urgently as a couple of weeks delay could impact on the success of any treatment. She's been dispensed stonking steroids and has an urgent appointment with ENT on Wednesday......

 

[Thunder Bolt]

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.

 

[happypig]

I get it from time to time, its made worse by hearing aids.
I usually have a few days of Otex ear drops to soften it up then blast it with a syringe full of warm water.

Might not be the recomended method these days but I wasn't shot and killed in three world wars in order to pander to some namby-pamby, lefty, safe, woke nonsense.

 

[BN9 BHA]

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.

If you are with Quayside doctors they do ear wax removal.

 

[banjo]

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.

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.

 

[Durlston]

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'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.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

If you are with Quayside doctors they do ear wax removal.

I am but thought it wasn’t available on the NHS anymore.