Update on my second daughter

@dodo19 (47117)

Beaconsfield, Quebec

December 28, 2018 11:49am CST

well, as some of you know, her ear was hurting a bit the other day. So, I took her to the clinic, and we were given some medicine for her ear. This morning, she was still complaining that her ear was still hurting. So, I took her to the clinic. Again. This time, the doctor looked and saw something in her ear. she saw some wax and something white, like swab or something. Now she has some ear drops. Not too sure what happened, but apparently she can't quite catch a break. So, we'll use the drops for 5 days and then go back to the clinic. Not quite how I thought the holidays would go, but such is life. At least her ear is doing better. she was even saying can now hear in both ears. So, it's good news.

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

28 Dec 18

they recommend not to use a swap to clean out your ears

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

I won't be using them for a while that's for sure.

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

28 Dec 18

@dodo19 just take it easy do not go in too deep

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@TheHorse (206582)

• Walnut Creek, California

29 Dec 18

And yet I do it all the time. Maybe they assume some of us are "klutzes" and will poke holes in our ear drums.

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@shaggin (71665)

• United States

29 Dec 18

That is odd I wonder why if there was something in her ear they didn't take it out?

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@shaggin (71665)

• United States

31 Dec 18

@dodo19 How old is she?

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

31 Dec 18

@shaggin she is 5.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

29 Dec 18

The doctor did try, but my daughter was a little nervous. So, she decided that this may be a good option.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (307132)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

31 Dec 18

I'm glad the doctor got whatever it was out of her ear and she's hearing better now too.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

1 Jan 19

@just4him the doctor did kind of try, but my daughter was a little nervous too.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

31 Dec 18

Well, the doctor didn't get it out, but did give us something for it. It is definitely better. I will be taking her back to check up on it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (307132)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

1 Jan 19

@dodo19 I'm surprised he didn't take it out of there unless the drops need to loosen it so it can be gotten out easier.

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@Courtlynn (66918)

• United States

28 Dec 18

Like @amadeo said, they recommend not to use qtips in ears. And this is one of the reasons. Which had happened to me just a few months ago. As the very top layer of the qtip stayed in my ear and made the wax built up so much that i was in alot of pain and had trouble hearing. Thankfully, the dr was able to get ir out by draining my ear, and it didnt do any damage like it couldve - by making a hole. But i will say, I've been using qtips for most of my 26 years, and this is the only time I've ever had a problem. Thankfully. But ever since this happened, ive only used them maybe 3 times. And scared to use them at all.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

@amadeo I try not to go deep. I try to just to do surface. Not too sure how it happened.

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@amadeo (111948)

• United States

28 Dec 18

just do not go in too deep.Plus you can damage your hearing there

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@Courtlynn (66918)

• United States

28 Dec 18

@amadeo oh I never go deep. But that one layer of the swab still came off, and stayed in my ear for god knows how long. It was scary and very painful. I dont want to go through it again. I almost damaged my cousins hearing as a kid. Playing house and using one to clean her ear. Got her eardrum.. but she was fine.

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@YrNemo (20261)

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1 Jan 19

The poor kid. Guess your holiday is not a smooth one with this going on. Best wishes to you and your family, especially to your kids' health.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

1 Jan 19

It wasn't entirely smooth. It was pleasant for her. But sometimes these things happen unfortunately.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

2 Jan 19

@YrNemo I'm sorry to hear that. It's a shame you guys couldn't really enjoy many holidays.

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@YrNemo (20261)

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2 Jan 19

@dodo19 I still remember the years my kids were about a few years old or in the first few grades, gee, they always waited until the holidays (99% of the time) to have fevers and severe colds. We never had a true holiday/rest at all at the time.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65280)

• Serbia

28 Dec 18

I'm glad it's better now.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

i am glad it is somewhat better. We'll see.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65280)

• Serbia

28 Dec 18

@dodo19 I believe it will be better.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

@Nevena83 It will get better. I'll make sure of it.

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@GardenGerty (157671)

• United States

30 Dec 18

Good you went back for a second look.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

30 Dec 18

I am glad I took her back too.

@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

28 Dec 18

It's hard to figure out what is going on in the ear but glad to hear she's doing better.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

It can be really difficult to figure out. I'm not sure what is going on or how it started. But at least she is better.

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@1hopefulman (45123)

• Canada

29 Dec 18

@dodo19 That she is better is what counts! I remember taking my girls to the clinic a few times for ear infections. I am thankful I haven't had one for decades.

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@antonbunot (11092)

• Calgary, Alberta

1 Jan 19

Same thing happened to my oldest son (3 sons and one daughter) . . he had to consult an ear doctor for irritable left ear and sudden poor hearing. Result - hardened earwax! blocked ear canal - - earwax removed . . . now he is fine.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

1 Jan 19

I'm glad that it was fixed and it was something as simple as earwax and getting rid of it.

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@TheHorse (206582)

• Walnut Creek, California

29 Dec 18

I'd ask lots of questions about what's going on. What kind of medicine did she receive? What's in the drops? What was the white "thing"?

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

29 Dec 18

I was explained what the medicine is, and it is supposed to do. The doctor could see wax and something else but wasn't 100% sure. I realize now that I should have done things a little differently. Asked a few more questions. I do have to go back in anyway, so I'll make a list.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

30 Dec 18

@TheHorse It makes sense.

@TheHorse (206582)

• Walnut Creek, California

29 Dec 18

@dodo19 I'm always curious exactly what they're treating me for and with.

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@DianneN (247219)

• United States

29 Dec 18

The only thing that should be put in your ear is your elbow. That’s what my friend, a nurse, told me. Glad your daughter is improving. Never a dull moment with kids.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

29 Dec 18

That's an interesting saying. I would definitely trust a nurse. I am glad she is slowly getting better too. And you are right. It is really interesting with kids. never a dull moment.

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@DianneN (247219)

• United States

30 Dec 18

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@JudyEv (326149)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Dec 18

I had my ears syringed out before we were fitted with hearing aids. It is a much gentler process than it used to be thank goodness.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

29 Dec 18

It's never easy when it comes to the ears. I'm glad it was a fairly easy process for you.

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@JudyEv (326149)

• Rockingham, Australia

2 Jan 19

@dodo19 Thanks.

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@dya80dya (33655)

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31 Dec 18

How does she feel now?

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

31 Dec 18

she is definitely a lot better. It is still hurting her a bit, but not as much as it did a few days ago.

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29 Dec 18

Thank goodness she is ok

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

29 Dec 18

I am happy it doesn't seem anything too serious. But it's still hard to see her.

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30 Dec 18

@dodo19 I understand

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@Hate2Iron (15730)

• Canada

28 Dec 18

I'm glad that you are seeing some improvement... fingers crossed she will be pain free by the end of the week!!

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

I am hoping for the same. Hopefully it'll be all gone by the end of the week.

@Juliaacv (48571)

• Canada

28 Dec 18

I'm glad that the pain is done, ear aches are terrible. Hopefully the medication will help her thru this.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

I am glad that the pain is gone too. I'm sure the drops will help a bit.

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@marlina (154165)

• Canada

28 Dec 18

Glad that your daughter is feeling better.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

So am i. It does make me happy.

@amnabas (13742)

• Karachi, Pakistan

28 Dec 18

Ohh dear earache is very painful I hope she feels better now.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

It is definitely not pleasant for sure. She is feeling better. It's not completely gone, but it is still better.

@responsiveme (22926)

• India

29 Dec 18

Hope she gets well soon

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

29 Dec 18

I hope so too. i don't like seeing her like this. It does seem to be getting slowly better.

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@Icydoll (36717)

• India

28 Dec 18

I am glad that she is doing better.

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@dodo19 (47117)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

28 Dec 18

I am glad she is doing better too. It is something.