Monday, May 14, 2007

What?

The doctor said I have an infection in my left ear. He did tell me what it was called but I couldn't hear him. He also said my right ear is completely blocked; I hadn't noticed.

He's given me antibiotic pills and spray for my left ear and sodium bicarbonate spray for my right. Last time he gave me sodium chloride spray: I wonder what household chemical they will suggest next time. Bleach maybe.

He asked if I do a lot of surfing; I said, 'Well, yes, I do actually. Does that make a difference?'
'You can pick up a lot of viruses like that.'
'I didn't realise they could affect me.'
'Oh yes.'
'Like earworms I suppose.'

P.S. That last bit didn't happen although he did ask if I surfed.

8 comments:

Lee said...

Just think Liz...you could be carrying your bait around with you for when you go fishing! ;)

Mauigirl said...

LOL, "bleach, maybe"! Hey, at least it would kill germs! Hope your ear feels better soon.

Mauigirl said...

And I love the surfing question...I have a feelingyou and he may have been talking about two different kinds!:-)

Furtheron said...

This is so sad.

Look at http://www.allearplugs.com/

I used to get a lot of problems with ear infection through swimming. I now always use earplugs - and haven't had a problem for ages.

Anonymous said...

I'm confused. Surfing? Ocean waves or internet? Viruses? Organic or otherwise? Earworms? Musical or wiggly?

Let's see... you surf and get saltwater in your ear and get a virus from it so you treat it by spraying more saltwater in there...?

I'm so confused...

Liz Hinds said...

It is strange putting sea-water in your ear. It cost a lot too. But it worked. I haven't tried the sodium bicarb yet. It's bad enough being deaf in my infected ear without making the other ear deaf as well.

Anonymous said...

I have been listening to Amazing Grace, played by a bagpipe, off and on for the last two weeks. Time to find something new.

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

Nice one! I hope you're not in any pain, Liz? Anyway, good wishes from Simi and me xx