My left ear is stopped up and driving me crazy!

[LDS Jock]

I've tried everything. When it first started, I could pop it by wiggling my finger in my ear and stretching my jaw. Then it started taking longer. I have tried washing it out really good, didn't work. Someone suggested hydrogen peroxide and Q-tips. I just tried that. It is still stopped up. I would go ahead and scream but it would just echo in my head and drive me even more crazy. What can I do?

[underpants]

1. Chew gum

otherwise wait for the elevation to change

[redqueen]

2. There you are!

Someone's been lookin for you.

Take a hot shower.

ALSO DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Ooops sorry - stupid caps lock...

[LDS Jock]

9. did the shower

I'm drinking Diet Coke instead of water. Is that OK? And why were you screaming at me with the caps lock?

[redqueen]

18. I wansn't screaming

I just hit the key and was too lazy to go back and fix it.

No the diet coke won't work as well as the water. I don't want to get too technical but trust me, the more water you drink the easier it'll be to clear that congestion up.

[LDS Jock]

19. I was just playing with you on the caps

I'll try the nasty city water and see if that helps. Why can't water taste like Dr. Pepper and have no calories?

[RagingInMiami]

3. I bet your right ear is ringing

Have you seen the post asking for your whereabouts? Did you escape the basement?

[LDS Jock]

11. yes, I saw the post

and just recently escaped the basement. I may attempt to break back in and re-tie myself up for tonight though.

[KurtNYC]

4. I have a similar issue

tiny hole in the drum. The only thing that helps me is keep it totally dry - no swimming, no peroxide and careful in the shower.

[Justitia]

5. Don't ignore it, go see an ENT

I had the same problem as you, ignored it mostly, ended up w/permanent hearing loss via Menieres Disease - not fun.

Go directly to an ENT, if possible.

[Radical Activist]

6. sinus problems?

if it lasts for several days an ear doctor might be a good idea. You could have an ear infection. I used to get those when I was a kid. ugh
Have you taken any sinus medicine to dry it up? Tylenol allergy sinus or sudafed might help. Or maybe its not serious and it will go away in a few hours?

[LDS Jock]

13. maybe thats it

alergies have been killing me these past few days. I'll try some allergy medicine. Thanks.

[tridim]

7. Both of my ears have been clogged going on 7 days now

Worst. Cold. Ever.

Just wait until they start popping every time you swallow.

[Worst Username Ever]

8. Go to Walgreens and buy a wax removal kit.

[MercutioATC]

10. It could be trauma to the middle ear...

Get it checked by an ENT.

[DebinTx]

16. Ear wax may be packed up against the ear drum

if it is, any liquid sitting between the two will become infected. Go see your doctor.

[Phillycat]

12. Hey, you wanna fill me in on what happened with you?

I saw your post in ATA. I looked around a bit and found a thread where you got heated about people bashing Mormons. Is that why you asked for your acount to be shut off? I, for one, am glad you're still here. :loveya:

[LDS Jock]

14. thanks.. I'll PM you some info

I don't wanna rehash it all here.

[stellanoir]

15. If you can't take an airplane

get yourself to the nearest skyscraper and go up and down the express elevator repeatedly. You probably do need a ENT but in the interim that may help to relieve the pressure. In the future, because ear infections tend to be chronic, (I had them for years) Mullein oil and one twenty minute acupuncture session healed mine for good.

Good luck.

[Malva Zebrina]

17. wax buildup?

If you have any pain I suggest a visit tot he doctor. It happened to me once and it does make one nuts--sounds like one is in an echo chamber. I used an over the counter ear wax removal system- and after using it for a week, I gently irrigated with warm water and a drop of dish detergent using the little baby syringe that came with the kit and it worked. The wax that came out from the irrigation was evident.