Ear Problems

[scuby looby]

Hi guys.

Iv had some problems with my ears lately, and just got rid of an infection.
Went back to the GP coz it still felt odd. He told me that due to pressure from diving and possible a bit of congestion (although i dont feel congested) my ear drum has become curved inwards. He said that diving wont effect it. I'm not so convinced and dont want to do more damage. Do you think I should get a second opinion???

[Kirstie]

Originally Posted by scuby looby

Hi guys.

Iv had some problems with my ears lately, and just got rid of an infection.
Went back to the GP coz it still felt odd. He told me that due to pressure from diving and possible a bit of congestion (although i dont feel congested) my ear drum has become curved inwards. He said that diving wont effect it. I'm not so convinced and dont want to do more damage. Do you think I should get a second opinion???

I had exactly the same thing this summer. I kept out of the water for a month or so and it cleared up completely, with no damage. My doc is an ex-commercial diving medic and knows what he's on about. Don't dive until it stops feeling 'muzzy' and the eardrum will pop back into shape by itself.

[scuby looby]

Originally Posted by Kirstie

I had exactly the same thing this summer. I kept out of the water for a month or so and it cleared up completely, with no damage. My doc is an ex-commercial diving medic and knows what he's on about. Don't dive until it stops feeling 'muzzy' and the eardrum will pop back into shape by itself.

Thanks, so was it your docs advice to stay out of the water for a month?

[Kirstie]

Originally Posted by scuby looby

Thanks, so was it your docs advice to stay out of the water for a month?

He actually said two weeks, but circumstances meant I didn't dive for over a month, by which time it was completely healed. He also gave me a nasal spray to sort out any infection that might have started up (can't remember what it was called).

[wannadivenotwork]

remember - flush out your ears after each dive with mineral water. Works a treat for me. Used to get ear infections all the time - 3 in one year was the worst.

Now I havn't had on in 2 years.

Still a crap diver though.