Ear Infections

[Webmaster]

A salt water snort seems to help the inner ear problems if you catch it early. Unpleasant, but better than the feeling of someone driving a spike through your head.

Never had problems in salt water, and it seems to be worse in cold water, although it could just be lots of wee beasties swimmin around. The last time I had to go to the doctor they gave me an expensive shot of something, and I swear it started getting better within 30 minutes. By that evening it was almost normal.

[eanxmiss]

A salt water snort seems to help the inner ear problems if you catch it early. Unpleasant, but better than the feeling of someone driving a spike through your head.

Never had problems in salt water, and it seems to be worse in cold water, although it could just be lots of wee beasties swimmin around. The last time I had to go to the doctor they gave me an expensive shot of something, and I swear it started getting better within 30 minutes. By that evening it was almost normal.

I was in salt water. Was not diving any rivers in Belize However, I do appreciate your concern. It feels more like a dry wall screw than a spike.

[abseascuba]

I have experienced several ear infections over the past year after diving in Mexico and other areas. I have used a couple of different antibiotics to relieve the infections and you should feel releif within 2 days at most. If not, I would make a b-line back to the doc.
I have let them go too long to where the bacteria got into my lungs and had walking pneumonia. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.

[bernieflyer]

I`ve had that problem but only in NFL springs, bacteria probably don`t like cold canadian waters.
Yes the prevention is the ear beer, but the solution, if you`ve been infected already, is a prescription only ear drop: the one i got is called Cipro HC otic. I think the active ingredient is the hydrocortisone in otic suspension.
I`ve also noticed since i got it, i seem to be more prone to getting it again. So be prepared.....
Happy new year.
Bernie

[eanxmiss]

I`ve had that problem but only in NFL springs, bacteria probably don`t like cold canadian waters.
Yes the prevention is the ear beer, but the solution, if you`ve been infected already, is a prescription only ear drop: the one i got is called Cipro HC otic. I think the active ingredient is the hydrocortisone in otic suspension.
I`ve also noticed since i got it, i seem to be more prone to getting it again. So be prepared.....
Happy new year.
Bernie

I am on that med and also amoxcillin. However I also had a post nasal drip that was leading back into the ear canal, so he prescribed me Nasacort. Feeling much better. No I put out my back. Oh, well. Happy New Year.