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It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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I had my ears syringed about 30 years ago, no problems since or so I thought.
About a month ago I suddenly went completely deaf in my right ear, went to see the nurse at my GP's surgery (as Petrushka says I don't think GPs themselves bother with this kind of stuff nowadays) and she said BOTH ears were completely blocked with wax and that treatment is no longer available on the NHS and I would have to go private.
I found a local ex NHS audiologist's clinic and paid £55 to have microsuction done on both ears, no need for softening the wax with drops, the right one was so bad he also had to syringe it, he couldn't believe I'd been able to hear anything at all for years.
I can't tell you how good my hearing is now, it's amazing, the best £55 I've ever spent (some clinics wanted £75 PER EAR !!!! )“Music is the best means we have of digesting time." — Igor Stravinsky
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I've had mine done before and just trotted along to the surgery unsuspectingly to book an appointment when the Gorgon at the Gate said the NHS no longer funded the service and I'd have to go private (quoted £40 for one ear, £60 for two). On enquiry they issued me with a leaflet which included the names of some private services including, luckily, a nurse from my own practice who normally does home visits though not currently. It was she who said the practice still did irrigation for over 75s free, and she was the one who 'did' me today.
I think Specsavers offer microsuction and a local optician on our high street does, quoting £95!
Originally posted by Edgy 2 View PostI had my ears syringed about 30 years ago, no problems since or so I thought.
About a month ago I suddenly went completely deaf in my right ear, went to see the nurse at my GP's surgery (as Petrushka says I don't think GPs themselves bother with this kind of stuff nowadays) and she said BOTH ears were completely blocked with wax and that treatment is no longer available on the NHS and I would have to go private.
I found a local ex NHS audiologist's clinic and paid £55 to have microsuction done on both ears, no need for softening the wax with drops, the right one was so bad he also had to syringe it, he couldn't believe I'd been able to hear anything at all for years.
I can't tell you how good my hearing is now, it's amazing, the best £55 I've ever spent (some clinics wanted £75 PER EAR !!!! )It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by Edgy 2 View PostI had my ears syringed about 30 years ago, no problems since or so I thought.
About a month ago I suddenly went completely deaf in my right ear, went to see the nurse at my GP's surgery (as Petrushka says I don't think GPs themselves bother with this kind of stuff nowadays) and she said BOTH ears were completely blocked with wax and that treatment is no longer available on the NHS and I would have to go private.
I found a local ex NHS audiologist's clinic and paid £55 to have microsuction done on both ears, no need for softening the wax with drops, the right one was so bad he also had to syringe it, he couldn't believe I'd been able to hear anything at all for years.
I can't tell you how good my hearing is now, it's amazing, the best £55 I've ever spent (some clinics wanted £75 PER EAR !!!! )"The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink
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Originally posted by Petrushka View PostThe audiologist I use said that they have to very careful removing hardened wax by microsuction because it will be attached to the eardrum and can pull away the skin.
I had microsuction in early October 2019 and haven't had problems since (possibly helped by ceasing going to raves and everything that entails!)
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In the absence of NHS provision this:https://www.thirskhearing.co.uk/ear-wax-removal/ could be what you need!
You're welcome
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Originally posted by Old Grumpy View PostIn the absence of NHS provision this:https://www.thirskhearing.co.uk/ear-wax-removal/ could be what you need!
You're welcomeIt isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by Petrushka View PostThe audiologist I use said that they have to very careful removing hardened wax by microsuction because it will be attached to the eardrum and can pull away the skin. I'm amazed that after 30 years yours came away at all without softening. The unfortunate thing for me is that once I get trouble I have the distortion mentioned by FF and music is ruled out for some time.Originally posted by Joseph K View Post... which is why it's necessary (or very advisable at any rate) to use ear drops for a couple of weeks prior to getting the microsuction done.
I had microsuction in early October 2019 and haven't had problems since (possibly helped by ceasing going to raves and everything that entails!)
Tbf he was quite concerned at the state of my right ear, had to resort to a bit of digging and scraping
Some of the wax had attached to skin so there was a bit of soreness and a little bleeding but nothing major.
I'd assumed my hearing was deteriorating due to age now it's better than it's ever been“Music is the best means we have of digesting time." — Igor Stravinsky
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Originally posted by Edgy 2 View PostWhen I made the appointment he said absolutely no need for ear drops.
Tbf he was quite concerned at the state of my right ear, had to resort to a bit of digging and scraping
Some of the wax had attached to skin so there was a bit of soreness and a little bleeding but nothing major.
I'd assumed my hearing was deteriorating due to age now it's better than it's ever been"The sound is the handwriting of the conductor" - Bernard Haitink
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Originally posted by vinteuil View Post
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Have just harvested 6 ripe blueberries off one of my two blueberry bushes, which I shall have for breakfast. The three on the other bush are clearly not going to ripen, and all its leaves have fallen off for some reason. Still, mustn't be greedy And that's it for this year - hope for more fecundity next year.It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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It's good to read of someone finding quiet contentment after difficulties I think.
She always loved reading. So at 65, when Carole-Ann Warburton finally opened her own shop, she had 8,000 books ready to fill it
I find such stories more uplifting than the "big success after adversity" type, perhaps because they seem more achievable and more in line with what I look for in my life.
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Originally posted by french frank View PostHave just harvested 6 ripe blueberries off one of my two blueberry bushes, which I shall have for breakfast. The three on the other bush are clearly not going to ripen, and all its leaves have fallen off for some reason. Still, mustn't be greedy And that's it for this year - hope for more fecundity next year.
In something of a development I took part in the first pruning exercise the Greengage has experienced in the 4 or 5 years since it was planted. And lo! We found TWO Greengages. I hope they do ripen (a depressing thought they might not....) and it now occurs to me I must rig up an envelope of protective mesh on the branch (easy enough, they are close together) to keep birds and insects at bay!
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