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Hearing loss due to wax in ears
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
@lacy2
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I have cousins in Ontario and I am assuming you are under the national universal healthcare system. I have heard numerous complaints about wait times to see Doctors and the doctor you spoke to sounds like a moron. I am so sorry that, with all your health issues, there are not many physicians or specialists available. How is the Nurse Practitioner situation in your area?
Many times they take a more caring detailed holistic approach to treating someone.
Have a friend who moved here permanently because of that. Try some warm compresses on your ear…may relieve some discomfort.And, by the way, I am 80 and I never questioned why I did not have much ear wax. I do know ear wax has antibacterial properties and dry ears are a result of little or no wax. What little you may have might be working it’s way out naturally.
My ENT explained that to me….some people just don’t have much. I was always prone to ear infections too so it’s all tied together.
So try the mineral oil and warm compresses…softer ear skin and some warm moisture therapy.
Just don’t get too aggressive. I think you will notice a difference.
Be as well as you can in those circumstances.
FL Mary
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...thank you. Yes am fortunate that most medical issues being deal with, or not, have no cost. They don't allow a two tier payment system which worked for me when raising 2 children alone an could not affod, but now older and have saved some money would be willing to pay for help!
I "never" had ear issues except very occasional tinnitus over the years a ding here, a click there... until after throat infection and after taking many anti biotics for other issues.
Still no actual "ear infections" but pain inside and fullness, echo, did I mention PAIN. It was just lucky I noticed someone here mentioned the mineral oil and daughter also has dry ears so its worth a try as long as we don't make things worse.
Had I recorded the call from the ENT I think I could have reported but its not in me; I did write a note apologizing to him if I had said something to upset, and he phoned husband and I back, apologizing and STILL did not offer to check my ears..after a year wait; the only other ENT is a 2 year wait list.
As a matter of interest, the wait for either of our new Ophthalmologist for non urgent is now 3 to 4 years.. my Optometrist just got a letter circulated to all Optometrists in our area.Also they refuse to attend emergency during night... emerge drs. have to take care of!!
If one can travel out of town, to Toronto for instance, the wait is much much shorter, the specialists seem more knowledgeable and can also be referred to a teaching department in a hospital: but when can't travel have to wait, and wait. Best to move to the cig cities if a lot of medical issues!
Thanks again for help - I feel my dog gets faster diagnosis and treatment than I do, but last time it was a $1,000.00 visit as urgent.🐕