I have to whine! I just picked up a NASTY head cold and have a double ear infection on top of bronchitis. SO. . . While coughing my head off and wishing I could just get some comfy rest, I can't really enjoy listening to my stereo while I am sitting around due to the constant pressure and ringing in my ears. Imagine not being able to pop your ears for 4 days. . . .
Anyway, I am here at home missing work and I can't even enjoy the time off. . . How awful.
I figured if anyone would understand, you guys would!!
Anyway, I am here at home missing work and I can't even enjoy the time off. . . How awful.
I figured if anyone would understand, you guys would!!
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even if you were good and well in your ears
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Hi dfdye,
I understand all too well what you are going through. Just recently got over a rotten middle-ear infection myself and there aren't too many people I'd wish it upon 😉
Mine left me with tinnitus that was so bad, so loud that I was waking in a foetal position - that's when I could get to sleep. Food made me nauseous and frankly it's the worst thing I've been through.
Though the tinnitus is still there it's far less noticeable than it was and it seems to get a little better each week. It's been a few months now.
So this is really just to assure you that if the tinnitus gets worse as the ear unblocks, things will likely get better. My prognosis is I have good hearing but this can take 6 months to settle! It was at least a month after the ear unblocked that I began enjoying music again.
Good luck mate 🙂
I understand all too well what you are going through. Just recently got over a rotten middle-ear infection myself and there aren't too many people I'd wish it upon 😉
Mine left me with tinnitus that was so bad, so loud that I was waking in a foetal position - that's when I could get to sleep. Food made me nauseous and frankly it's the worst thing I've been through.
Though the tinnitus is still there it's far less noticeable than it was and it seems to get a little better each week. It's been a few months now.
So this is really just to assure you that if the tinnitus gets worse as the ear unblocks, things will likely get better. My prognosis is I have good hearing but this can take 6 months to settle! It was at least a month after the ear unblocked that I began enjoying music again.
Good luck mate 🙂
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As tempting as it is (Since that would mean I get to build all new stuff) I'll suffer though it for a little longer!
Thanks for the offer, though! 😉
As tempting as it is (Since that would mean I get to build all new stuff) I'll suffer though it for a little longer!
Thanks for the offer, though! 😉
Mine is not that bad, but this is definitely the worst part. Unfortunately, I was right beside a piece of tubing that blew up and I had tinnitus for a week or so getting over that. It is about the same level of ringing, but definitely more annoying because of the pressure.lazyfly said:
Glad to hear you had a full recovery!
I hate ear infections. I've had too many to count. I still have a tube in my right ear, and my hearing is about 10db down(!) compared to my left.
I hope you make a speedy recovery with no lingering ill effects!
I hope you make a speedy recovery with no lingering ill effects!
A random observation:
I noticed today that even though my ears still haven't popped, if I use my headphones, I can hear MUCH better for some reason. I am sure there is a great explanation for this, but I have no idea what it is. No matter the cause, I had to share that I was able to work on my computer at home and enjoy music! 😀😀😀😀
I didn't even have to turn the volume up relative to my normal listening levels, so I don't think it was simply a volume issue.
I am still sick as a dog, but at least I was a little happier today!
David
BTW, if anyone is interested, I have a pair or ATH-A900's that I listen to un-amped. I absolutely love them despite them being a tiny bit bass heavy. But hey, I have my sub cranked up a little too high too, so I guess that is just me. 🙂
I noticed today that even though my ears still haven't popped, if I use my headphones, I can hear MUCH better for some reason. I am sure there is a great explanation for this, but I have no idea what it is. No matter the cause, I had to share that I was able to work on my computer at home and enjoy music! 😀😀😀😀
I didn't even have to turn the volume up relative to my normal listening levels, so I don't think it was simply a volume issue.
I am still sick as a dog, but at least I was a little happier today!
David
BTW, if anyone is interested, I have a pair or ATH-A900's that I listen to un-amped. I absolutely love them despite them being a tiny bit bass heavy. But hey, I have my sub cranked up a little too high too, so I guess that is just me. 🙂
I had a ton of ear infections when I was a kid, and have the followng combination to reccomend.
1. Guafenacin + sudafed. Guafenacin is an old-school decongestant which is pretty much harmless, and does a marvellous job of getting loose the crud at the bak of your throat. Sudafed is sudafed - it works, while a lot of the replacements do not.
2. Take a hot shower. While in the shower, repeatedly yawn, hum, and, if you're brave enough, yodel. This will help drain the fluid from behind your ears and equalize the pressure, which will in turn help your body to end the infection.
3. Eat a burrito with a massive amount of salsa verde on it. I live very, very close to a good (albiet non-authentic) mexican resturant, and a good steak fajita burrito with about a cup of the "extra hot" green salsa (which is actually pretty weak) thrown on can do wonders - you'll need a good-sized stack of napkins just to blow your nose.
4. Prop up your head while sleeping, and sleep on your back. I actually have a special pillow I bought for exactly this reason.
Say what you will, the above cure works pretty well, is doctor-approved (humming and yawning both open your eustacean tubes), and, in the case of a burrito, is yummy.
1. Guafenacin + sudafed. Guafenacin is an old-school decongestant which is pretty much harmless, and does a marvellous job of getting loose the crud at the bak of your throat. Sudafed is sudafed - it works, while a lot of the replacements do not.
2. Take a hot shower. While in the shower, repeatedly yawn, hum, and, if you're brave enough, yodel. This will help drain the fluid from behind your ears and equalize the pressure, which will in turn help your body to end the infection.
3. Eat a burrito with a massive amount of salsa verde on it. I live very, very close to a good (albiet non-authentic) mexican resturant, and a good steak fajita burrito with about a cup of the "extra hot" green salsa (which is actually pretty weak) thrown on can do wonders - you'll need a good-sized stack of napkins just to blow your nose.
4. Prop up your head while sleeping, and sleep on your back. I actually have a special pillow I bought for exactly this reason.
Say what you will, the above cure works pretty well, is doctor-approved (humming and yawning both open your eustacean tubes), and, in the case of a burrito, is yummy.
dfdye said:
Watch out ! There is a very good chance that the infection is now living on your earpeice.
Take care with any ear infection and make sure you see your Dr.
Infections can cause profound hearing loss that is unreversable
All VERY good suggestions, and in the case of Sudafed, I am on that 24/7 lately. I'll try the shower yodel tomorrow. 😀 I also love the burrito suggestion! We have a place in town that specializes in "California style" burritos, which basically translates into healthy stuff thrown into a burrito. They are astoundingly good, despite what might first come to mind (my favorite has rice, grilled chicken, pinto and black beans beans, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh herbs Mmmmmm. . . . . .) They have the greatest tomatillo salsa I have ever tasted, plus they use fresh cilantro, so that is a sinus un-clogger too!Spasticteapot said:
As for getting the infection on the ear piece of my headphones, I must admit I don't really see the issue here. The ATH-A900's are massive, around-the-ear cans that barely touch my ears, let alone my ear canals. I will, however, play it safe and use some Lysol, so thanks for the suggestion. Oh, and I went to the Dr. Tuesday. I am going to call and go back tomorrow since this thing hasn't broken yet, but believe me I am QUITE concerned about hearing loss from this. Fortunately, the pressure hasn't been painfully bad since Wednesday, but the pressure is definitely still there. Azithromycin has always cured what has ailed me, but so far it hasn't taken this thing out yet. This ear infection coupled with bronchitis has NOT been fun.
Anyhow, thanks for the concern/empathy, guys!
As much time as I spend on airplanes, the thought of an infection like that makes me shudder. Roger West got totally nailed by one of those and still can't hear properly, so I trust you're taking things very easy and having a physician monitoring you regularly...?
Really, really hot food (think authentic Mexican, Indian, Thai) may or may not help clear things, but at least with all the burning, you'll forget about your ears.
Really, really hot food (think authentic Mexican, Indian, Thai) may or may not help clear things, but at least with all the burning, you'll forget about your ears.
Spasticteapot said:
#1 is an excellent suggestion, and part of my "ear infection" regimen when I get them. For #2, another suggestion that I got from my ENT was to cup some hot water and snort and hold it in your sinuses, then blow it out. It helps clear the nasal passage and hopefully if you can get enough of it out of there, it will unplug the sinus that is connected to your eustachean tube.
Gum definitely helps, too. But, for me, the best is a combination of Sudafed, Advil (ibuprofen, reduces swelling to help get the fluid out), and an expectorant/decongestant like Guafenacin. Those will generally take care of most of the issues by themselves. It might take a few days, but it does speed up the recovery process.
Oh, and if stays bad for more than a day or two (hearing-loss wise), I would get some antibiotics pretty quickly to avoid any permanent damage!
one of the reasons that ear infections propagate in the U.S. is the over-application of anti-biotics.
also - in the 1980's when I worked on a trading desk in the WTC we found that the cleaning people were using the same "cloths" to do all the dirty work and clean the handsets on the trading desk telephones -- when one person got a cold or throat/ear infection a dozen people would be similarly afflicted within a day or so. the best protectant if you have to work in a communal environment like this is to get the disinfectant wipes from Costco -- they really work.
two shots of single-malt whiskey and some ibuprofen will work.
also - in the 1980's when I worked on a trading desk in the WTC we found that the cleaning people were using the same "cloths" to do all the dirty work and clean the handsets on the trading desk telephones -- when one person got a cold or throat/ear infection a dozen people would be similarly afflicted within a day or so. the best protectant if you have to work in a communal environment like this is to get the disinfectant wipes from Costco -- they really work.
two shots of single-malt whiskey and some ibuprofen will work.
When I got an ear infection a couple of years ago , one of the things I was asked to do was put a green capsule containing
menthol etc ( called Karvol Plus over here ) into a bowl of hot water and inhale the fumes , covering the head and bowl with a towel. You have to be careful while inhaling as it goes right up to the 'brain'
I'm kidding , but its very strong and does clear up the infection.
In any case an inner ear infection usually doesn't clear up too fast. You will need to be careful for a while. Mine took over a month to clear off fully.
menthol etc ( called Karvol Plus over here ) into a bowl of hot water and inhale the fumes , covering the head and bowl with a towel. You have to be careful while inhaling as it goes right up to the 'brain'
I'm kidding , but its very strong and does clear up the infection.
In any case an inner ear infection usually doesn't clear up too fast. You will need to be careful for a while. Mine took over a month to clear off fully.
Got a lot of ear infections as a youth... mostly from swimming and never getting the ears really dry. Now, I know this is not the case here, but a little vinegar in a dropper bottle will make them stay away. One of the bacteria that causes "swimmer's ear" (Mastoiditis) infection (acute otitis media) just doesn't set up house in in low pH environments. Case closed.
Your current problem? Chew gum, hot shower, spicy food.
Your current problem? Chew gum, hot shower, spicy food.
Now we are talking!! I have a rather nice (read mid-grade to most scotch guys) bottle of Glenlivet 12 that has been quite lonely for a while. . .jackinnj said:
I am not sure how well it will mingle with the antibiotics and Sudafed, but I have a while to sleep and find out! 😀
Fortunately, today seems to have been a turning point. There is still definitely pressure, but everything seems to be getting back to normal. My ears have started popping intermittently, so that HAS to be a good sign! Now if they would only STAY that way I would be quite happy.
Thanks again for all of the suggestions!
dfdye said:
That sure sounds like its coming good. Don't worry if it takes over a week though, mine was nearly two from the moment I got a glimmer of hope (popping) then that's all it seemed to do for ages. And because your hearing has been down it seems all the more noticeable.
Glad things appear to be starting to come good for you! 😀 Bear in mind that if there is bad ringing afterwards that it too will pass, though not necessarily quickly so patience is key. And keeping busy 🙂
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