So for the last few days, i have had neck muscle tightness, ear ache, and headaches

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Tbirdkid

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Apr 16, 2002
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the reason i had rocks, is because of my sinuses. i usually get some sort of infection by now, but it hasnt happened. i also only sleep on my left side. so it doesnt surprise me that it has only really affected my left side. i should do my right too.

i also ride a motorcycle, and its loud, so it could be that my ears are producing a bit more than usual to protect my hearing.

it doesnt take too long to do, but it takes a few times to do it and get it all out. just get a kit from cvs or something, and use it. the directions are on the bottle.

The neck tightness, is caused from the pressure in my ear building up and finally dealing with it. thats what gave it away. i am still doing the stuff, to make sure it is coming out. it doesnt all come out in a day unless you go to the doc and he removes it with a pick.

Dont stick anything in your ears smaller than your elbow. Thats what i was always told, and it makes sense if you want to keep your drum in good shape. I also had swimmers ear as a kid... that may have something to do with it too.

 

trmiv

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Oct 10, 1999
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I had this done at the doctor a few years ago. It was nasty the amount of stuff that came out.