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! :)
Back to the doc I went and discussed my recent return to swimming. Even though I was given antibiotic/steroid eardrops and the doc said there's been no harm in swimming, I opted not to get back into the water. And while there's still no guarantee a repair will work, I've got a better chance than not and surgery is scheduled for next week. I also discussed custom earplugs, and the doc thought that would be a good idea to help protect the ear after surgery upon my return to the water. The plan is set. So my return to the pool after a long hiatus has been temporarily halted, I'm looking forward to possibilities after recovery and hope to be back in the water sometime in November! Thanks for the feedback.
Back to the doc I went and discussed my recent return to swimming. Even though I was given antibiotic/steroid eardrops and the doc said there's been no harm in swimming, I opted not to get back into the water. And while there's still no guarantee a repair will work, I've got a better chance than not and surgery is scheduled for next week. I also discussed custom earplugs, and the doc thought that would be a good idea to help protect the ear after surgery upon my return to the water. The plan is set. So my return to the pool after a long hiatus has been temporarily halted, I'm looking forward to possibilities after recovery and hope to be back in the water sometime in November! Thanks for the feedback.
