Ears

[rustee2011]

Quite a few times over the years I have had my ears syringed (wax build up). Recently I would self-treat with ear-drops. I suspect now that I should get this done via the docs as some of the ear-drops are not suitable for people diagnosed with diabetes..... I ponder with thought........

 

[slipper]

My Dr told me yesterday to just put a few drops of olive oil in each ear, softens the wax which will then wash out in the normal course of events.


As I was suffering problems with vertigo at the time, I have delayed trying it.

 

[rustee2011]

Thanks for that, I will give it a go

 

[Caroline]

I always use alittle olive oil. It has the doble effect for me of softening any build up of wax and treating any dry skin I have in my ears. If you are worried it is always wise to see your doctor.

 

[AlisonM]

I've used the olive oil solution in the past myself, with good results. It works best if you warm it very slightly first, 5 seconds in the microwave is plenty.

 

[Caroline]

How are your ears now? Have you tried the olive oil or seen the doc? Hope they are OK.

 

[MeanMom]

My OH suffers from build up of earwax - our GP will not syringe until he has used drops for a week or so to soften it. They don't like to keep syringing as it can damage the ear drum - this happened to his grandmother who became deaf and his Mum is very hard if hearing (won't use hearing aid though🙄)

Why would some drops not be suitable for diabetics? (just out if curiosity in case K starts to show signs of inheriting this from her Dad?)

 

[rustee2011]

I am not too sure, it's because I am sure some time ago I read one of them and it had some caution if you had diabetes. I will look at them later today when I go out again though, just in case I was mistaken.

 

[Caroline]

I think sometimes the warning is just cautionary, but I would agree you can't be too carefull with ears. I hate it when mine get gummed up and I can't hear properly.