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?
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Does anyone have a suggestion for good earplugs?
I have tried the various types of earplugs and canNOT get them to stay sealed. To me, the only thing worse than having water in my ears is having a small amount in along with an earplug. Drives me insane. So, I go with the naked ears and after each swim use the Mack's drying drops. After a month and a half, no infections, fingers crossed.
When I was a competitive swimmer I would get repeated outer ear infections. I ended up putting cotton in my ears and slathered Vaseline over it until the infection cleared up. And waited until the next one.
Anyway, I hope you are feeling better soon.
Does anyone have a suggestion for good earplugs?
I have tried the various types of earplugs and canNOT get them to stay sealed. To me, the only thing worse than having water in my ears is having a small amount in along with an earplug. Drives me insane. So, I go with the naked ears and after each swim use the Mack's drying drops. After a month and a half, no infections, fingers crossed.
When I was a competitive swimmer I would get repeated outer ear infections. I ended up putting cotton in my ears and slathered Vaseline over it until the infection cleared up. And waited until the next one.
Anyway, I hope you are feeling better soon.
