For those with earwax buildup issues....

[Joinfortmill]

I've had this issue for a few years now. It's been very persistent, annoying and sometimes embarrassing, especially when people are forced to repeat themselves, sometimes several times. I've tried many remedies, all with very poor results. Six months ago, I had my first visit with my new PCP. After having my ears irrigated, yet again, he offered me this solution:

Mix equal amounts of vinegar and rubbing alcohol in a small bottle. Using a dropper, place two or three drops (I use a bit more, but not much) in each ear two to three times a week. It works like a charm. I measure how well it's working by how high I need to turn the volume on the TV.

There have been no negative side effects to this treatment.

[XanaDUer2]

1. Ty! Nt

[emulatorloo]

2. Thanks!

[Lunabell]

3. I used to get frequent ear infections.

And an ARNP in college let me in on this solution. I have only had 4-5 ear infections since then. In 40 years, and usually only when I have an upper respiratory infection.

[Chainfire]

4. I also have the same probelm, but I wouldn't fix it for anything! The less I hear, the better I like it. ;)

[ret5hd]

5. what?

[Chainfire]

12. My most used word is, "Huh?" Say it enough and they just quit asking. ;)

I come by it honestly. My grandmother acted hard of hearing, but she could really hear a mouse fart in another room. She liked the info she gathered when people were talking around her.

[mopinko]

6. i use some peroxide in each ear in the shower.

hold it in til you’re a bit dizzy, flush out in the running water. make sure they drain dry.

mine isnt so bad i cant hear, but it does bug the shit out of me.

[ggma]

7. We've (my family)

always used sweet oil. Drop the entire bottle (they are tiny) into a cup of warm water for a few minutes, put a couple of drops in the ear and put in a cotton ball. Usually done at night so you didn't "pick" at it all day.

Does your remedy help dislodge the wax build up?

gg

[Amaryllis]

8. what is sweet oil and where do you find it?

[ggma]

14. The last place I found it was Walgreens,

and I had to ask the pharmacist. He said they don't keep it on the store shelves anymore.

I did look it up and it was described as SUPER refined olive oil; which made sense to me because the neighborhood grocery stores carried it in the food aisles as well as with the aspirin and rubbing alcohol.

gg

[Joinfortmill]

11. It does

[Amaryllis]

9. white vinegar or apple cider vinegar?

[Joinfortmill]

10. White

[Amaryllis]

13. Thankjyou!