After having ear wax removed using microsuction, I experienced distorted hearing with anything louder than soft sounds, particularly in the midrange. Along with this, I felt a general sense of "drungyness," a terrible feeling that made me fear this would be my life from now on. The guidance I received from the ENT, several doctors, and an audiologist was very poor. A hearing test confirmed what I already knew after the micro suction of impacted wax, and their suggestion was hearing aids.
But I think I have just found a solution myself. After trying countless methods, such as saline flushes, steroidal nasal sprays, steam treatments, Valsalva maneuvers, and various ear-popping techniques, I finally found hope today.
My right ear was the one treated with microsuction. While listening to distorted music, I used my index finger to press below my earlobe, right behind the bony part at the back of my jaw. To my amazement, the music cleared up for the first time in months as I held pressure there. When I released the pressure, the distortion returned after a few seconds.
Determined, I started massaging the area vigorously. Believing there might be some resonating blockage in my Eustachian tubes, I began sweeping my fingers from that spot down to the base of my neck, repeatedly. After an hour of this, as I write this, my hearing has returned to normal, and the world sounds beautiful again.
I hope this helps someone else out there!
But I think I have just found a solution myself. After trying countless methods, such as saline flushes, steroidal nasal sprays, steam treatments, Valsalva maneuvers, and various ear-popping techniques, I finally found hope today.
My right ear was the one treated with microsuction. While listening to distorted music, I used my index finger to press below my earlobe, right behind the bony part at the back of my jaw. To my amazement, the music cleared up for the first time in months as I held pressure there. When I released the pressure, the distortion returned after a few seconds.
Determined, I started massaging the area vigorously. Believing there might be some resonating blockage in my Eustachian tubes, I began sweeping my fingers from that spot down to the base of my neck, repeatedly. After an hour of this, as I write this, my hearing has returned to normal, and the world sounds beautiful again.
I hope this helps someone else out there!
