So I got my ears unblocked...

[Pighardia]

I work nights, so use earplugs when i want to sleep during the day and atm my right ear is completely blocked. I will get them syringed soon, i had them done 6-7yers ago, but atm i don't mind too much as when i do try to sleep during the day i am not being woken up if i lay with my left side on the pillow.
It is messing up listening to music through headphones though.

 

[dfarrall]

Im only 19 and had to have this done a couple of times, the sooner you get it done the better as it becomes more sensitive the longer you leave it. I had an awful crackling were i couldnt swallow properly for a few days after leaving it about half a year

Agreed though, its like a whole different world when you can hear properly.

 

[Correlian]

How can it? Tinnitus is permanent damage to the fine hairs that vibrate in your ear, allowing your to hear sound.

Thats one of the causes of objective tinnitus - i.e a real sound that you are hearing due to a cause (in the case you mention due to damage to the inner ear).

Generally though Tinnitus is poorly understood, and there appear to be several causes both for Objective (real) and Perceived (psychological) tinnitus.

In my case my tinnitus appeared soon after syringing - which itself was necessary due to a complete blockage of the inner ear. It sucks big time - both ears. Constant. Be aware of the risk of syringing and only do it if you have to is my advice.

 

[Cyclone]

Having mine done Tuesday after nearly a week with 1 being blocked. Very uncomfortable and feels like the side of my head will explode

And relax!! Had a controlled explosion and I feel soooooo much better

If it helps anyone, Cerumol ear drops helps dissolve the wax so Ill be using this from now on. I cant keep having my ears syringed as Ill be totally deaf by the time Im 60.

 

[Craig1981]

I recently had to get both my ears cleared out as I had developed a waxy buildup and tinnitus in both ears. The nurse used this kind of water jet gun that fired pulses of warm water, rapid fire into my ear. I had to put almond oil into my ears for over two weeks beforehand though to help soften the wax. Was amazing the amount of wax that came out. The constant ringing also stopped instantly after she was done.

Since then my hearing has been better than its been in quite a while.

 

[norm]

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In my case my tinnitus appeared soon after syringing - which itself was necessary due to a complete blockage of the inner ear.

Syringing is only done to the outer ear canal where the wax sits?

If you've got trouble with the inner ear that's through infection or perforated ear drum.

 

[Delvis]

Syringing is only done to the outer ear canal where the wax sits?

If you've got trouble with the inner ear that's through infection or perforated ear drum.

I had a slightely blocked ear, and as above, obtained tinnitus as soon as the ear was cleared