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Bumbles

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3. My doctor has to do my ears every visit.

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 12:19 PM

10 hrs ago

I've found that if I let the water from the shower head pulse into my ear with my head tilted, it does help. Warm water and not too strong a pulse is best. It's what they do at the doctor's, so why can't I? Actually, Chip, one of the nurses suggested it.

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At last! Got an appt. with my new doctor for ear wax clearing. I'll be able to hear better! [View all] CTyankee 11 hrs ago OP

Yippee 😁 you will feel so much better TommieMommy 11 hrs ago #1

Thanks. It's been a PITA for a while now. I am greatly relieved! CTyankee 10 hrs ago #2

My doctor has to do my ears every visit. Bumbles 10 hrs ago #3

Hmm, I would have guessed it would make things worse... CTyankee 10 hrs ago #4

What? Can you say that again? Sanity Claws 10 hrs ago #5

You should count the Traildogbob 10 hrs ago #6

Some of us are just waxier! You will feel so much better Phentex 9 hrs ago #7

I'm afraid of messing with my ears so I tend to leave them alone. CTyankee 3 hrs ago #8