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! :)
LOL - I really need to lower expectations... I was so hoping the trip to the doc's office to get stitches out would result in a looksee inside the ear. Awwww shucks! Only the stitches. There were two layers of packing externally. First one came out on its own on Sunday. He won't touch the other layer (directly against the eardrum). I go back in 4 weeks and it'll be the first peek...keeping my fingers crossed that when he looks, he can't see through. :rofl:
In the meantime, I count the days. I soooo hope this works. On the agenda for the next follow up - pursue custom earplugs. Already talked to the doc about it and he thought that would be a good idea to help protect the eardrum (even if the repair works).
:groovy:
LOL - I really need to lower expectations... I was so hoping the trip to the doc's office to get stitches out would result in a looksee inside the ear. Awwww shucks! Only the stitches. There were two layers of packing externally. First one came out on its own on Sunday. He won't touch the other layer (directly against the eardrum). I go back in 4 weeks and it'll be the first peek...keeping my fingers crossed that when he looks, he can't see through. :rofl:
In the meantime, I count the days. I soooo hope this works. On the agenda for the next follow up - pursue custom earplugs. Already talked to the doc about it and he thought that would be a good idea to help protect the eardrum (even if the repair works).
:groovy:
