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pshrynk · 07-20-2009, 02:07 PM

Get well quick, Geoff!

kazbates · 07-20-2009, 02:21 PM

I hope you feel much improved before your holiday begins!

GeoffC · 08-03-2009, 02:34 AM

thnaks awl.
hlos wnet rgtea
btu rea siltl bda.....

GraceKrispy · 08-03-2009, 02:48 AM

Aww, I had an ear infection, but it wasn't super painful, just super super annoying. It's finally on its way out. Wishing you good health and...

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Originally Posted by Alphapheemail

oh no! i know how much those suck!!! I hope you feel better. My grandma used to put her urine in my ear. She said it helps... (oddly it does). If things do not look good maybe give that a try... (urine, albeit gross, is sanitary)

...perhaps some urine from someone you love, and....

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Originally Posted by rebarnmom

Never tried that

or this, but I heard drops of garlic oil in the ear works too. SNIP!

garlic oil (or I've heard olive oil!) and then....

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Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

:whispers:(Err! I think we're not talking of the same thing!)

I hope whatever tail you want starts waggin' again.....

Feel better!

GeoffC · 08-03-2009, 04:23 AM

In six years this has been going on - though this latest episode be by far the worst, there have been treatments with all the usual topical medication - most of which I have now become allergic to - but also trials with vinegar, manuka honey and seaweed !!

vivaldirules · 08-03-2009, 08:16 AM

Ack! That's terrible, Geoff. I'm sorry you're still in pain. I wish I had something to prescribe that would make it better. Unfortunately, the only one I know involves a rather large gibbon, a soup spoon, a ball of twine, some WD-40, and twenty seven large balloons. I'm pretty sure you don't want to know what's involved.

GeoffC · 08-03-2009, 08:37 AM

WD - 40 - the unsung hero of our age ....

kazbates · 08-03-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

WD - 40 - the unsung hero of our age ....

Amen and hallelujah to that, Brother!!

GeoffC, I am so sorry you are still feeling poorly.

I have no home remedies or medical advice to give, but will send you a virtual hug and the hope that you feel better soon.

Sweetpea · 08-03-2009, 09:10 AM

WD - 40?

montsnmags · 08-03-2009, 09:23 AM

My Maggie had chronic ear infections for some time, until eventually the scar tissue was so built up that, even if we could rectify any current infection, it would just as likely return very quickly. So, she had a double ear canal ablation and bulla osteotomy, and now she's no ear-holes at all. She's deaf, but she's happy.

I'm not suggesting this, Geoff. Merely noting that I have an onlooker's sympathy for the misery that ear infections can cause.

(Note for those unfamiliar: Maggie is a dog)

Cheers,
Marc

yvanleterrible · 08-03-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

In six years this has been going on - though this latest episode be by far the worst, there have been treatments with all the usual topical medication - most of which I have now become allergic to - but also trials with vinegar, manuka honey and seaweed !!

I know you are vegetarian Geoff, and I don't want to start a disagreement on the subject between us but I feel I must say this.

It is true that our bodies can synthesize most nutrients we need from vegetal matter, but when sick it is easier to get them faster from other sources, mainly eggs and meats. Vegetarian animals do it.

Have a few omelets and a few steaks for a little while, just until you feel better.

Sweetpea · 08-03-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by montsnmags

My Maggie had chronic ear infections for some time, until eventually the scar tissue was so built up that, even if we could rectify any current infection, it would just as likely return very quickly. So, she had a double ear canal ablation and bulla osteotomy, and now she's no ear-holes at all. She's deaf, but she's happy.

I'm not suggesting this, Geoff. Merely noting that I have an onlooker's sympathy for the misery that ear infections can cause.

(Note for those unfamiliar: Maggie is a dog)

Cheers,
Marc

Give her a hearing aid!

DixieGal · 08-03-2009, 10:38 AM

Did your docs culture some ear goo and see if it is bacterial, viral, or "other"? Because it doesn't sound like whatever antibiotic drops you are using are solving the problem.

kazbates · 08-03-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

WD - 40?

From their Web page:
Known as "the can with thousands of uses," WD-40® is truly one of the most versatile, multi-purpose problem solvers on the market! It protects metal from rust and corrosion, penetrates stuck parts, provides a great moisture barrier, and lubricates just about anything. WD-40 also specializes in the removal of all kinds of gunk. Need to clean off grease, grime, or gum? Adhesives from tape, labels, or stickers? WD-40 is the answer--there are literally thousands of uses!

vivaldirules · 08-03-2009, 02:02 PM

Can we move this discussion away from the combination WD-40 and ear infections, please? Every time I read it, I get this tingly feeling in my ears and want to run away.

So let's talk about what should have been subject of this thread that Geoff started:

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07-20-2009, 02:07 PM	#31
pshrynk Beepbeep n beebeep, yeah! Posts: 11,726 Karma: 8255450 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin, aka America's IceBox Device: iThingie, KmkII, I miss Zelda!	Get well quick, Geoff!

07-20-2009, 02:21 PM	#32
kazbates Wizard Posts: 2,627 Karma: 406616 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Device: SurfacePro, SurfaceBook 2	I hope you feel much improved before your holiday begins!

08-03-2009, 02:34 AM	#33
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	thnaks awl. hlos wnet rgtea btu rea siltl bda.....

08-03-2009, 04:23 AM	#35
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	In six years this has been going on - though this latest episode be by far the worst, there have been treatments with all the usual topical medication - most of which I have now become allergic to - but also trials with vinegar, manuka honey and seaweed !!

08-03-2009, 08:16 AM	#36
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Ack! That's terrible, Geoff. I'm sorry you're still in pain. I wish I had something to prescribe that would make it better. Unfortunately, the only one I know involves a rather large gibbon, a soup spoon, a ball of twine, some WD-40, and twenty seven large balloons. I'm pretty sure you don't want to know what's involved.

08-03-2009, 08:37 AM	#37
GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	WD - 40 - the unsung hero of our age ....

08-03-2009, 09:10 AM	#39
Sweetpea Grand Sorcerer Posts: 9,707 Karma: 32763414 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Krewerd Device: Pocketbook Inkpad 4 Color; Samsung Galaxy Tab S6	WD - 40?

08-03-2009, 09:23 AM	#40
montsnmags Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,155 Karma: 4632658 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: none	My Maggie had chronic ear infections for some time, until eventually the scar tissue was so built up that, even if we could rectify any current infection, it would just as likely return very quickly. So, she had a double ear canal ablation and bulla osteotomy, and now she's no ear-holes at all. She's deaf, but she's happy. I'm not suggesting this, Geoff. Merely noting that I have an onlooker's sympathy for the misery that ear infections can cause. (Note for those unfamiliar: Maggie is a dog) Cheers, Marc

08-03-2009, 10:38 AM	#43
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	Did your docs culture some ear goo and see if it is bacterial, viral, or "other"? Because it doesn't sound like whatever antibiotic drops you are using are solving the problem.

08-03-2009, 02:02 PM	#45
vivaldirules When's Doughnut Day? Posts: 10,059 Karma: 13675475 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX, US Device: Sony PRS-505, iPad	Can we move this discussion away from the combination WD-40 and ear infections, please? Every time I read it, I get this tingly feeling in my ears and want to run away. So let's talk about what should have been subject of this thread that Geoff started: