Posted by Debra on May 20, 2001 at 23:10:22:
In Reply to: adults can screw up too posted by Duane on May 14, 2001 at 03:39:15:
I just did this about 10 minutes ago! I have never in my life cleaned my ear with a q-tip (I'm 46). But tonight I had one out for a manicure and decided to kind of mop some water out of my ear with the unused end. SLIP-in it went. So do I need to go to the emergency room? Guess I should give them a call. : I hope his hearing is not affected too much either, kids make mistakes but they should not have to pay with a loss of hearing. But if even the worst happed they can give hearing to the def these days. Ahh the wonders of science. So here’s my pathetic story Last night I was cleaning my ear with the dreaded Q-tip and went in a little too deep. It was not enough for me to really pay notice of. So I went to sleep. When I woke up to my horror I could not hear in my left ear, because it was clogged up, as I reached in my ear it felt wet. I was bringing my finger to look at thinking "Please don't be red Please don't be red" sure enough my ear was filled with blood and my pillow. Ii thought I was going to have a hart attack, Of course I went to a medical clinic to see a Dr. And the Dr told me I had to see a ear Dr. So I still have to wait to find out what damage I have done. I think Mothers day is a great Idea but do all the ear doctor’s have to take the day off.? I don't think it’s too bad (my ear) but it sure as hell would be nice to not have to wait 24 hours. BC medical sucks (Canada) Has anyone else ever screwed up like this from cleaning their ear? Am I the dumbest guy on earth or what? - Duane