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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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?
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For me, it isn't physically painful, but irritating as heck. It deadens my hearing and at the same time, everything echoes, along with an annoying "sloshing" sound inside my ear. While it doesn't hurt, it does deserve sympathy. I think the suggestion of Mack's eardrops is a good one. They don't have to be left in very long to be effective, so a 3 year old could probably deal with them if he realizes he will feel better afterwards.
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?
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For me, it isn't physically painful, but irritating as heck. It deadens my hearing and at the same time, everything echoes, along with an annoying "sloshing" sound inside my ear. While it doesn't hurt, it does deserve sympathy. I think the suggestion of Mack's eardrops is a good one. They don't have to be left in very long to be effective, so a 3 year old could probably deal with them if he realizes he will feel better afterwards.
