Manual Ear Wax Removal — Afterwards Tinnitus Spiked

[Scott T]

I'm not too sure what's going on. But I do know middle ears muscles and all the associated nerves around the ear in general can be sensitive AF. Once they get triggered and develop sensitivities, it can easily lead to tinnitus spiking. Give it some time to chill is all I can offer.

We will see, unfortunately you probably know chilling is not really easy when your mind is continually racing over a noise

 

[Gman]

We will see, unfortunately you probably know chilling is not really easy when your mind is continually racing over a noise

Yep, I know it too well. But worrying and stressing can make it worse (temporarily), just like also being too nonchalant can lead to things getting worse (permanently).

 

[Mathew Gould]

Thank you all for the replies. It felt like I was alone in this.

Every 3-4 weeks just full up a dropper, that's about 2 inches long with hydrogen peroxide. It takes about 2 or 3 full droppers to start working and start to bubble up.

Do it before you take a shower then run water in you're ear... You won't have wax anymore.

 

[Scott T]

So after almost 2 weeks, the ringing is still there and loud.. doubtful this is a spike and it's my new baseline which is absolutely horrible. I looked at all the anatomical diagrams of the ear and I just don't understand how a manual ear cleaning with minimal wax removal did anything to put me into this spot. He did not even go near my ear drum. I don't see any nerves in the ear canal as everything is behind the ear drum and the procedure was quiet. There is more sound in my bedroom when my dog sleeps and snores.

 

[Hissy missy]

Spikes can last a long time Scott, don't assume the worst. Mine has thrown me curveballs over the years ... perhaps just one of those coincidences that you've noticed an increase after your wax clear out.

 

[Scott T]

Thanks for all the suggestions but it feels/sounds like this is it. I'm so stupid for seeing a doctor. But what was I going to do, I had ringing in my other ear which was occluded. Anyways it feels like I lost the fight.

 

[Scott T]

This spike has not subsided. At this point I am convinced that there are nerves in the air canal that can get messed up from a manual ear cleaning.

 

[Kirk naylor]

Had ear wax removed yesterday by an experienced and reputable ENT. It was done manually. No syringe or microsuction. Now it feels like like my ear is louder as hell.

Wax was soft and it was done with tools. Anyone have a spike from manual ear wax removal?

Definitely a spike in tinnitus after lightly cleaning my ears manually - settled again after a few days.

 

[Yehkyung85]

I had manual earwax removal and my tinnitus is much louder. I feel like losing my mind and want to sue this doctor. He didn't touch the eardrum but I did feel some pressure on the side. I avoided microsuction to not worsen tinnitus but can't believe this is happening.

Did any of you experience this? Was the tinnitus spike temporary or permanent for you?

 

[Yehkyung85]

Hi Scott, are you doing any better? Did it calm down? I got mine removed and my tinnitus spiked and I'm scared it's permanent.

 

[Brooklyn NY]

Hi, sorry to hear that. I had ear wax manually removed about 6 months ago, and I did have a temporary spike. It lasted about 2 days, although I probably prolonged it by the extra worrying that I normally do when I have a spike. Hopefully yours does too, good luck.

 

[Yehkyung85]

Brooklyn, thank you... was it super loud?

 

[Brooklyn NY]

Hi, it wasn't super loud, but clearly louder than usual. In my case, it settled down after 2-3 days. Everyone here says manual cleaning is the safest method. Best of luck, hope your calms down soon.

 

[Static Sophie 73]

I had a manual wax removal yesterday. Quiet and safe by a qualified ENT nurse. Fortunately the wax in both ears was positioned more near the entrance so no issues to remove.

My issue is now a spike I have been experiencing since the procedure. I was surprised at the improvement in my hearing.

Would it be possible that my brain is in the process of 'recalibrating' now the wax is gone and I can hear better again?

 

[Brooklyn NY]

Hi, sorry to hear about your spike. From my own experience, the last time I had a manual ear cleaning, my tinnitus spiked for 2-3 days before going back down to the baseline. Hopefully yours will also. Best of luck.