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?
I think the suggestion to see a specialist is a good one. That said, I occasionally got ear aches in my left ear. However when I started to put those drops in that evaporate the water I felt better. Now I use the drops daily in my left ear as a matter of course and I haven't had any pain or discomfort for 8 months.
Worth a try after you see a specialist.
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.
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.
Some people get ear infections/trouble bad and lots of people only are mildly bothered with this swim medical problem which they can treat with home made alchol drops ect.
To prevent "swimmers ear" seal the water out. Macks silicon earplugs a home made "swim band" and a bubble strap cap will do that. the Mack ear plugs should be placed in the ear as a ball not shaped like a bean. I have not had a ear infection in years now but I did get some serious ones till I started using this. Keeps hair dry too.. great for lunch hour swims..
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Always check any tips out with your doctor if theres a medical problem.
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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.
Well said. It is such a relief when I can hear the water draining out after shaking my head (with one ear down).
It is such a relief when I can hear the water draining out after shaking my head (with one ear down).
I think that's my favorite part about the whole workout!
