I have a perforated eardrum and have recently started swimming again. (I know, maybe I should have repaired the eardrum before getting in the water, but there was no guarantee the repair would work). I'm currently using Mack's, but it's not working to the degree I expected. I'm still getting water in my ear - and it HURTS! Needless to say, I can't keep getting water in my ear (pain aside) I risk infection and other complications.
Since the first day, I haven't been able to recreate the "perfect seal" to keep water out. According to product label, I should also be able to get a few uses out of one earplug before requiring a new one...but no luck. Even a new one didn't work as well the second time as it did the first. Disappointing.
Can anyone recommend an earplug that's fool proof and will keep water out? Or maybe a trick to how to better use what I've got? (I am following product instructions and not forming the plug to my ear canal. I'm using it as a "cap" to the canal.) I'd appreciate the feedback! :)
Thanks for the reply guppy.
Given the excruciating pain felt when water gets in my ear, I won't be able to tolerate too much experimentation. That's why I put the question out there for the masses. I was incredibly disappointed by the Mack's product. I thought for certain a moldable silicone product would create a perfect seal knowing ear canals can be different.
I'll try a conventional plug. Cross your fingers and wish me luck (or better yet, a dry ear)!
Thanks
Thanks for the reply guppy.
Given the excruciating pain felt when water gets in my ear, I won't be able to tolerate too much experimentation. That's why I put the question out there for the masses. I was incredibly disappointed by the Mack's product. I thought for certain a moldable silicone product would create a perfect seal knowing ear canals can be different.
I'll try a conventional plug. Cross your fingers and wish me luck (or better yet, a dry ear)!
Thanks
