Guest guest Posted August 14, 2008 Report Share Posted August 14, 2008 Hi Everyone, Well my healing has gone well and I'm at that itchy scar stage which makes you wish it was numb again. At three weeks the surgeon cleaned out my ear and the eardrum was attached (yippie) but very inflamed so he put me on antibiotic drops again which I'm done with. Actually, most of my discomfort after the operation was from TMJ and not my ear. I do have a few questions that perhaps someone can help me with. 1. Has anyone figured out a safe way to take a shower and wash their hair without getting water in their ear? I'm allergic to petroleum products so I can't use the vaseline on the cotton and the doc doesn't want me to use ear plugs. I've been very careful and use the hand held shower head but yesterday I got an emergency phone call while washing my hair and did get some water in my ear during the excitement. It seems to have come out during the night, but of course I'm concerned. What is one to do if water gets in the ear? 2. Occasionally my head hurts on the side of the operation. It doesn't feel like any headache I've ever had, more like pressure and usually doesn't last a long time, about 15-20 min. Also sometimes I get a sudden stabbing pain that really makes me need to sit down that only lasts a minute or so. Anyone have any similar symptoms and how long did they continue? 3. It still feels like the ear is clogged or needs to pop like when you are at high altitudes. When does this usually clear? I've placed a call to the doctor, but from what I've seen all of you have so much more first hand info that is quite helpful. Best to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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