Well i went to the beach on thursday and now its going on for sunday. It feels there is some something in my ear. It just wont come out. Somebody told me it ws "swimmers ear". Anyway i can get rid of it

As a diver, I know exactly how you feel and have suffered through numerous other ear problems (including ruptures). The 'swimmer's ear' drops you'll likely encounter work best when used just after you get out of the water and generally contain an alcohol. After an infection develops, the eardrops feel like placing lava in your ears and are not effective at this stage. Right now, you -might- benefit from such drops, but if you start experiencing itching or burning it's time for a visit to your MD.

CoastRider said:

Thank you, i just googled " swimmers ear" it says there alot of pain involved. I have no pain whatso ever and maybe .0001 hearing loss, almost barely noticable, It just seems like theres some pressure build up in there that leave. Would you still reccomend the drops. Webmd advises to use ibprfen or advil of some sort

If you were freediving or otherwise descending to depths greater than four feet you could be suffering from mild barotrauma. Swelling in the area of the eardrum or middle ear usually results in a feeling of fullness, or water still remaining in your ear canal. Significant hearing loss is usually not common unless you've really been squeezed--happens to divers. Right now you may be better off waiting, and recognizing that you might have an infection that could require attention. If you had a mild ear squeeze, in my experience it usually clears up in a week or so. The problem with the ear drops is that they can cause further injury (by nature of the alcohol) in the presence of an advanced infection.

Thanks again for the quick reply, I'll givwe it a week or so and see what happens. Whould it be a good idea to keep away from any kind of water. I was planning on going to the beach again tomorrow. Should I plug it up in the shower.

thank you
mike

Mike, preventing water from entering your ear could help comfort wise. Ear problems have a way of escalating, so it's a good idea for you to take it easy. Myself, I'm hoping to hook up for a few dives in Barkley sound this week. Good luck!

:banghead: did u try that ?

did i try what?

hittin yourself in the head. if its water it usually comes out for me

I think this forum should come with a disclaimer. Aside from a possible concussion, there is little to be gained at this point by hitting your head.

Get some Ear wax removal drops..... Sometimes Wax can build up over the drum and harden. This causes a slight loss in hearing and can be very annoying.

jrgong420 said:

The drops you are referring to can be useful for people who have problems with ear wax impaction or excessive production. They also decrease your defense against ear infections, especially if you're swimming in less than ideal conditions. While these drops are available over the counter, I would consult a MD before using them.

im not sayin punch yourself in the face so hard you can get a concussion just tap LIGHTLY on the side lol

yzboy18 said:

I'm guessing that Mike exhausted all the normal routines for trying to relieve that annoying 'water in the ear' feeling. Tapping your head works well after you get out of the water and for a short while after if water is still retained. Unfortunately infections and swelling due to ear squeeze also produce the same feeling, so you can smash your head for hours and the only relief will be when you knock yourself out. For the record I am not a E/N/T specialist so the 'disclaimer' is equally valid for me.

Yes, thank you. I have tried hitting myself on the head numerous times already. I'll just have to wait and see what happens.

If it is just the water-in-the-ear feeling, try hitting your head (side with the water in it) against a bed. Get on your knees, and slam your head against the bed. This one has always worked for me.:thumbsup: