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I seem to have gone deaf in my left ear.

  • 31-08-2012 6:37pm
    #1
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭


    Ear started buzzing and now its all weird like I'm partially deaf or something. I tried the old hold you nose and blow trick but I nearly passed out, my nose started to bleed and I'm still deaf. So that was a no go.

    Anyone any other ideas ?


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  • #2
    ejmaztec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,133 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    What?


  • #3
    Dangerous Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭Dangerous Man


    Have you considered performing some old-fashioned home surgery?


  • #4
    later12
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,299 ✭✭✭✭later12


    Horses get something similar; nosebleed, inner ear trouble.

    Do human beings have gutteral pouches?

    Something something gutteral pouch, if we do.


  • #5
    tigger123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,522 ✭✭✭tigger123


    Do you have a cold at the moment? Sometimes when sinuses get blocked it can make you slightly deaf.


  • #6
    Pa Dee
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 279 ✭✭Pa Dee


    Scioch wrote: »
    Ear started buzzing and now its all weird like I'm partially deaf or something. I tried the old hold you nose and blow trick but I nearly passed out, my nose started to bleed and I'm still deaf. So that was a no go.

    Anyone any other ideas ?
    BA!!!!!! As the nun said...


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  • #7
    holystungun9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,933 ✭✭✭holystungun9


    Clearly, your brain hasn't been affected.


  • #8
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Scioch wrote: »
    Ear started buzzing and now its all weird like I'm partially deaf or something. I tried the old hold you nose and blow trick but I nearly passed out, my nose started to bleed and I'm still deaf. So that was a no go.

    Anyone any other ideas ?

    Yea - this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/09/spider-living-ear-canal-photo-_n_1761304.html


  • #9
    im invisible
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,372 ✭✭✭im invisible


    can you hear me now?


  • #10
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,868 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Excessive masturbation?


  • #11
    foxinsox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,080 ✭✭✭foxinsox


    I suppose going to the doctor would be a ridiculous suggestion here...


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  • #12
    Dangerous Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭Dangerous Man


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Excessive masturbation?

    As a cause or potential cure?


  • #13
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Biggins wrote: »
    Yea - this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/09/spider-living-ear-canal-photo-_n_1761304.html

    Thats nasty. But mine isnt itchy, just deaf. Thank god.


  • #14
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    foxinsox wrote: »
    I suppose going to the doctor would be a ridiculous suggestion here...

    This is After Hours - don't be talking sense! ;)


  • #15
    Dangerous Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭Dangerous Man


    foxinsox wrote: »
    I suppose going to the doctor would be a ridiculous suggestion here...

    This early into the thread - yes, yes it is. At least wait until people are egging him on to jump through a window.


  • #16
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Dangerous Man wrote: »
    As a cause or potential cure?

    Could be a case of got me into this mess so damn well better get me out of it. Worth a shot anyway I suppose.


  • #17
    0000879k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 293 ✭✭0000879k


    Sounds like you're on the way out.


  • #18
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Dangerous Man wrote: »
    This early into the thread - yes, yes it is. At least wait until people are egging him on to jump through a window.

    We wouldn't suggest that - well, unless he has a headache!


  • #19
    JamieKCCO
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭JamieKCCO


    You're not worshiping God enough


  • #20
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    foxinsox wrote: »
    I suppose going to the doctor would be a ridiculous suggestion here...

    Its only the one ear. If I'm still deaf after the weekend I might pop in just in case.


  • #21
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Scioch wrote: »
    Its only the one ear. If I'm still deaf after the weekend I might pop in just in case.

    Could be (hopefully) just a build up of wax.


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  • #22
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    0000879k wrote: »
    Sounds like you're on the way out.

    I agree, there is a very very small chance its only ear wax, its far far more likely that the OP is terminally ill... poor man.


  • #23
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,868 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    Dangerous Man wrote: »
    sydthebeat wrote: »
    Excessive masturbation?

    As a cause or potential cure?

    Sure try it out and see if it works ;)


  • #24
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Biggins wrote: »
    Could be (hopefully) just a build up of wax.

    Hopefully its just shifting about in there. Can ya wash out your ears ? Or will the water get into your brain ?


  • #25
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Scioch wrote: »
    Hopefully its just shifting about in there. Can ya wash out your ears ? Or will the water get into your brain ?

    Can't suggest medial procedure advice (board.ie rules) but an internet search might help. :)


  • #26
    woodoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,219 ✭✭✭woodoo


    Scioch wrote: »
    Hopefully its just shifting about in there. Can ya wash out your ears ? Or will the water get into your brain ?

    Getting a blocked ear syringed is great, you feel brilliant coming out of the doctors with your ear clear again.


  • #27
    Colmustard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭Colmustard


    See a doctor immediately.


  • #28
    af_thefragile
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,171 ✭✭✭af_thefragile


    Did you try sticking a pencil in your ear to try and clear out the wax??


  • #29
    JamieKCCO
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭JamieKCCO


    Have you been swimming recently?


  • #30
    Colmustard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭Colmustard


    Go to an eartist


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  • #31
    BlueSmoker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭BlueSmoker


    Oh dear lord, go to the doctor, it's very possible wax in the ear, but just go to the doctor, and stop asking AH, for medical advice, you will end up with a toe cut off, to sort out an ear problem. :)


  • #32
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Clear up some now from jamming the little finger in and wiggling it about while holding my head at an angle.

    I might have to look into getting them hosed out though. Cant be good if your going deaf every so often out of the blue.


  • #33
    notnumber
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,564 ✭✭✭notnumber


    Ears starting popping yesturday at work.as in on the ascent of an aircraft...was really weird talking to people..went away after a while .think I have experienced the buzzing as well..i think its maybe related to air pressure changes?


  • #34
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    JamieKCCO wrote: »
    Have you been swimming recently?

    Nope. Cant swim. Did have a shower recently though where a bit of water got in there !! Must be four days ago though. Surely would have dried out in that length of time.


  • #35
    Dangerous Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,674 ✭✭✭Dangerous Man


    Have you been golfing lately? It could be that.


  • #36
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Dangerous Man wrote: »
    Have you been golfing lately? It could be that.

    Nope, dont golf either.


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  • #37
    Lucyfur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,513 ✭✭✭✭Lucyfur


    Have you been shoving frozen peas in you ear again?


    A quick google search suggests pregnancy.


  • #38
    JamieKCCO
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭JamieKCCO


    Nah, a shower wouldn't put enough water in there...sleep on it and see what way it is tomorrow sure :)


  • #39
    Colmustard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭Colmustard


    Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ask the internet for medical advice.

    Don't worry when you lose your ears people with wooden ears can lead productive lives.


  • #40
    gurramok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,992 ✭✭✭✭gurramok


    Shower more often, you haven't cleaned your ears properly.


  • #41
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    Colmustard wrote: »
    Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ask the internet for medical advice.

    Don't worry when you lose your ears people with wooden ears can lead productive lives.

    Then again when you go to a doctor what do they be typing ? I'll wager they are on doctor.com looking up symptoms.


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  • #42
    Scioch
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,249 ✭✭✭Scioch


    gurramok wrote: »
    Shower more often, you haven't cleaned your ears properly.

    I was only ever told to clean behind my ears. Should I give them a good old squirt ?


  • #43
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    Scioch wrote: »
    I was only ever told to clean behind my ears. Should I give them a good old squirt ?

    I would have thought you could get the boyfriend to do that! :D


  • #44
    BlueSmoker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭BlueSmoker


    Scioch wrote: »
    Clear up some now from jamming the little finger in and wiggling it about while holding my head at an angle.

    I might have to look into getting them hosed out though. Cant be good if your going deaf every so often out of the blue.

    Sounds like wax build up, go to the doctor. :):)


  • #45
    holystungun9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,933 ✭✭✭holystungun9


    Right, you're going to need a pillow, some tissues, a corkscrew and a 'can-do' attitude.


  • #46
    Biggins
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    holystungun9 wrote: »
    Right, you're going to need a pillow, some tissues, a corkscrew and a 'can-do' attitude.

    You forgot the ambulance on speed-dial!

    ...But don't forget not to put the phone to the wrong ear! :D


  • #47
    Notorioux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 502 ✭✭✭Notorioux


    Eat your ear wax.


  • #48
    JamieKCCO
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭JamieKCCO


    Did you do this by any chance?? :o

    http://imgur.com/IxvNT


  • #49
    BlueSmoker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 328 ✭✭BlueSmoker


    Have you cut your toe off yet, it might relief the pain :)


  • #50
    eyescreamcone
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,562 ✭✭✭eyescreamcone


    Get a piece of string
    Tie one end to your ear
    Tie the other end to a door handle...


  • #51
    DEVEREUX
    Registered Users Posts: 541 ✭✭✭DEVEREUX


    Biggins wrote: »
    Yea - this: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/09/spider-living-ear-canal-photo-_n_1761304.html

    OMFG that is vile...fair enough you get your cute lil flies and cuddly moths trapped in there, but having that eight eyed yoke staring back out would make me wanna claw that side of my face off. Bllllleeeeeeuuuuuuurrrrggh!!


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