I kind of fell of the swimming wagon back in February because every time I swam I felt rotten. I had bad headaches and ear pain I went back yesterday because I miss it entirely too much. Yesterday I felt rotten. A decongestant and motrin helped. Today I used the moldable silicone earplugs and things were better but I needed to adjust them a few times and still got some water. Does anyone have a suggestion for good earplugs?
Maybe someone here can answer a question for me. I have never had any kind of problem with having water in my ears (and have been a swimmer for over 30 years). My youngest son (who does have tubes) seems to be very bothered by getting water in his ears. Those of you who who have problems with this--what exactly is the feeling that is bothersome? I think I've (perhaps wrongly) assumed he's just not used to the feeling. I've been thinking that it can't possibly hurt and that he'll get over it. Am I totally wrong?
BTW, my ENT doesn't believe in using plugs (for the tubes) unless diving deep in the water or swimming in un-chlorinated water so I've not tried using them. My youngest is only 3 and I don't think he'd like the plugs either...
Maybe someone here can answer a question for me. I have never had any kind of problem with having water in my ears (and have been a swimmer for over 30 years). My youngest son (who does have tubes) seems to be very bothered by getting water in his ears. Those of you who who have problems with this--what exactly is the feeling that is bothersome? I think I've (perhaps wrongly) assumed he's just not used to the feeling. I've been thinking that it can't possibly hurt and that he'll get over it. Am I totally wrong?
BTW, my ENT doesn't believe in using plugs (for the tubes) unless diving deep in the water or swimming in un-chlorinated water so I've not tried using them. My youngest is only 3 and I don't think he'd like the plugs either...
