anybody else have problems with water in the ears

archcityblues · Ollie Joined: 20 May 2006 Posts: 89

I'm out like 3-5 dfays with a ear infection. It sucks because the water is butter, and it hurts like a beach. Anyone do anthing to prevent this. I was thinking that listning to a mp3 might help.

integrity640 · Kickflip Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 2866 City: Ocala

get swimmers ear, its in a little bottle and put it in ur ears every night after being on the water, it dries out the water in your ears which causes that.

c.brenton · Ollie Joined: 16 Jun 2006 Posts: 65 City: Fort Collins

you can also use isopropyl alcohol. thats all swimmers ear basically is.

bballdude181 · Faceplant Joined: 31 May 2006 Posts: 40

i have the exact same prob. i just went to the docs n i got it in both ears. which sucks cus he said stay outta the water for 2 days but screw that i just go buy those foam earplugs n wear them when im riding! sumtimes they fall out but its better than nuthin. or when ur done riding put and alcohol and vinegar mixture in your ear which drys out all the water

CrzyTexan · Frontside 180 Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 475

yeah first i have a middle ear infection and after that started to go away i got swimmers ear in both my ears Sad

wakemitch · Posted: Jul 24, 2006 6:54 pm Post subject:

i blew my ear drum last year. terrible pain. bled for 3 days non stop. now i always have a problem with water getting in my ear and i always shake it out and grant makes fun of me Sad

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Jul 24, 2006 10:30 pm Post subject:

my friend makes this little concoction of vinager and alchohal and he puts it in his ear after every ride, cuz he used to get mad ear infections, look up a recpie online maybe.

ridehatzic · Posted: Jul 24, 2006 10:36 pm Post subject:

I got ear infections 2 years straight. Well last year I blew my eardrum, not severely though. I haven't had a problem this year but whenever I get water in my ears, I shake it out right away.

wakemitch · Posted: Jul 25, 2006 12:55 am Post subject:

byronnash · Pop Shuvit Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 104 City: Charlotte

Get some of those soft wax ear plugs. They keep out the water really well and you won't blow your ear drum out. I was getting infections a lot until I started wearing plugs. It's better to take a sec and throw in some plugs that sit out for days from an infection or weeks from a blown drum.

UFGatorWakeskater · Posted: Jul 25, 2006 10:25 am Post subject:

ripava82 · Guest

byronnash, ya if you can remember to do it every time Confused

byronnash · Pop Shuvit Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Posts: 104 City: Charlotte

You can remember to put your shoes on every time. Remember to throw in the plugs. Smile

BigPopper81 · Faceplant Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 42 City: SLC

I always wear a helmet with ear covers (prevents water from shooting in) and I haven't had any problems with the ears and it feels a lot better when you catch an edge and slam your head into the water. Those wax plugs sound like a great idea just for the ears though.

BillyOLDS · Posted: Jul 30, 2006 2:42 am Post subject:

BigPopper81, umm alil over kill? just messing but diff strokes for different folks

i just put alcohol in my ears after i ride but salt water i dnt need two! i love salt water! i freak if i cant put alcohol or swimmers ear drops in my ears after i ride cause i get all conjested and shlt the next day lol

bjr · Posted: Jul 30, 2006 9:45 am Post subject:

I think i have a gallon in each of my ears right now.

Matface · Faceplant Joined: 17 Jul 2006 Posts: 14 City: LaFayette

yea man that happens to me all the time. but since ihave longer hair . it covers my ears so most of the time i dont get that pop ear thing you know. haha but it still blows. glad to know im not the only one who has that problem

Slaytwebeling · Pop Shuvit Joined: 23 May 2004 Posts: 152 City: G-town

I have the same thing and I tried using the wax ear plugs but I cant stand them the bother my riding which is weird. And the doctor told me I get them alot because I take a shower or swim before I go to bed alot of the time and the water just sits in there.

TannerC · Backside 180 Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Posts: 1694 City: Nanaimo

I have had it a few times this year. It sucks for sure. Would a waterproof mp3 player help with the ear phones?