What Teppy said re Q-Tips. That's why I needed that irrigation in the first place - in order to remove the meteor sized ball of ear wax. I've never used them since (I tend to let a stream from the shower do a warm water rinse, or I use ear drops if it's really bad).
The more painful scrapage solution last year I think was just because it was the easiest way at the time.
That said, the throat-cam portion of my ENT appt. was the most uncomforatable portion of that visit - far worse than the crochet hook.
Teppy, put down the pencil, the tuning fork, and whatever else you're pulling out of your desk drawer right now and back away.
Heh.
A C# tuning fork is just the right frequency to shatter hardened ear wax.
Will stand in a hot shower filling ears when I get home. THANKS EVERYONE! not.
IOnotyuckyearwaxN - I have lots of work to do and yet am doing personal tasks this afternoon. Currently putting track listings onto burned CDS. Why does iTunes spite me by not doing this?
lalala, I can't hear the ear wax conversation.
Oh, wait....
You have my Q-tips when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers. I enjoy a good eargasm cleaning after a hot shower.
I enjoy a good eargasm
Aaaaaaand earwormed.....
Drip drip drop there goes an eargasm
(But I know ya'll wanted that 808
Can you feel the B-A-S-S bass)
I like the way you move...
Hugs to Jon and quester. I've been thinking about you.
Much strength to your young friend, Jars.
~ma to Jilli.
It's so odd to be caught up in Natter and to have an on-topic comment! My sis took her 9yo for one of his periodic clean-outs (wax buildup issues), and this time he asked to have the wax. Sis was
@@,
but the doctor got excited and suggested science experiments he could do, encouraged his to enter science fairs - told him it was great experience if he was interested in becoming an M.D. And she gave him what he asked for.
Me, I just found out I've got gallstones. I will not be asking for anything that results from the procedure.
Teppy, I'm now wondering if you're recommending pen caps over Q-tips?
eta: sense
oh, ita, you *star*. whoo! I bet everybody at the center is hella proud of you.
I admit a fondness for pen caps when at work and no where near my Q-Tips.
Every time this conversation comes up, I think I should ask my doc to check my ears. I don't think I have a problem, but I've never had my ears cleaned out, either.
Me, I just found out I've got gallstones. I will not be asking for anything that results from the procedure.
I had my gallbladder removed. I asked for pictures and got them. I wish I'd asked for the gallbladder, though, because the hospital pathologist had the (choose your weapon: stones or gall) to charge me $500 for disposal of it.
