acidbasement Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) That's no fun. I had a ruptured eardrum due to an infection last year, and my symptoms were similar (less blood, more pus in my case). It took a couple months to get hearing back to normal, and in the meantime I was quite grouchy. I hope your recovery is speedy and full. Edited February 12, 2012 by acidbasement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 And glad you got to try the Scotch......very happy to share with those who will appreciate it more than I could. BTW, Mikey looks a lot "cleaner" now than in that Classmates picture Nice... thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dBel84 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 sadly this does sound like a ruptured eardrum. People have managed this with as simple a thing as sticking their fingers in their ears and pulling out while in the shower. You need to see an ENT not an audiologist ..dB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks guys. what are my options for diagnosis and treatment? Does emergency and urgent care make sense at all? I'm cheap when it comes to medical expenses have very good blur shield hmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepak Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks guys. what are my options for diagnosis and treatment? Does emergency and urgent care make sense at all? I'm cheap when it comes to medical expenses have very good blur shield hmo I think it will depend on what your insurance allows you to do- ie if you can see an ENT surgeon without a PCP referral or not. Sounds like a ruptured eardrum to me as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I suspect that the audiologist will pay for you medical care to avoid a lawsuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbut Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Bummer Dan, I'd suggest getting hold of the audiologist asap. If you don't have a direct contact # shoot CeeTee a PM and get it from him. I can't imagine that what you're experiencing is the first time this sort of thing has happened and they may have an office where you can go for a thorough exam or will direct you to somewhere that you can get one done. You do want to get treatment as soon as you can to avoid infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Just remember that the first thing is the audiologist's mind will be CYA and Dan's health will be someplace further down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbut Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 While there are certainly bad practitioners in every aspect of the health care system, my personal experience (as a registered nurse) is that the vast majority are remarkably caring folks who take their resposibilties very seriously. Many have gotten a bad rap these days because of the pressures imposed on them by the institutions they work for. Be that as it may, I think everyone would agree that asking the audiologist for the course of treatment is far better than asking a bunch of headphone geeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzziguy Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 (edited) While there are certainly bad practitioners in every aspect of the health care system, my personal experience (as a registered nurse) is that the vast majority are remarkably caring folks who take their resposibilties very seriously. Many have gotten a bad rap these days because of the pressures imposed on them by the institutions they work for. I agree, but we are not talking about the vast majority here. The audiologist we are talking about ignored Dan's complaint when it originally happened. All he had to do was take a quick look with his otoscope and he would have noticed a perforated eardrum. If he didn't have an otoscope, he had no business doing impressions where the first step is to verify that the ear canal and ear drum are clean. Be that as it may, I think everyone would agree that asking the audiologist for the course of treatment is far better than asking a bunch of headphone geeks. Actually, he was asking the MDs on the list, which I think is a much better idea than asking the audiologist who has already been negligent. Of course it's up to Dan. Edited February 12, 2012 by guzziguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torpedo Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I made late to this thread, but read his PM. For the lack of severe pain which usually associates to an eardrum perforation, I'd say it's just a wound on the earcanal skin. In any case that ear needs to be inspected, and meanwhile, avoiding water getting into it to prevent infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbut Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I can't discuss the treatment of Dan while impressions were made since I wasn't present when it occured. I think the point here is to answer his question as to where he should go to get the problem assessed. I still think that contacting the audiologist is your best choice. Unless you know a local specialist to get an exam done, finding out what the audiologist suggests will be the most expedient since she has a stake in this. Like I said before, I can't imagine that this is the first time this sort of problem has occured so she probably has someone that can examine you quickly and will know the kind of problems that can occur as a result of the impressions process. Also, going through her will increase the likelyhood that there won't be any cost to you. So, give her a chance to make things right. If you aren't happy with what she says, let her know and contact your HMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I'm praying that as long as the ear drum or ossicles didn't come out with the impression that this will end with a complete recovery. Still, I would go to urgent care, and then ENT if they refer you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks guys its evening now. I'm feeling okay right now. left a message with the audiologist and making an appointment tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbut Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Good deal Dan! Just wanta say that it was super cool to share a table with Frank and Mikey! And it's always great to see Al, Graham, Steve (ASR), Peter and other HC faithful. Thanks for the tastes of some fine whiskey. I know Christen (CeeTee) thought that was a great idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Pleasure was mine Steve (and Frank) - thanks for letting me squeeze in... Cheers, Mikey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n3rdling Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 This was a great meet! Was nice seeing a bunch of you HCers there particleman and Elysian start posting here more, I know you're lurking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 MikeyMad, we shared our Bourbon laced candies with you but I didn't get a sip of your secret stash. At least Al was a gentleman and shared. Good stuff Al. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Dreamer Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Whew, just got home. Had a great time at Russian River today with Mike and Dan, who managed to make it out despite the ear drama. Pictures will be forthcoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessingx Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Add me to the jealous list. Peter, can't wait for the ear photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_Dreamer Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Post-meet pics to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 MikeyMad, we shared our Bourbon laced candies with you but I didn't get a sip of your secret stash. At least Al was a gentleman and shared. Good stuff Al. LOL Oops - my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbut Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Oops - my bad. Ha! See I was right,.. dick head! Always a pleasure to see Becky and her tasty treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymad Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Never claimed otherwise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarium Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Went into the doctor's today! Results were good. No rupture in the ear drum. Clearly a cut in the ear canal with an unstable blood. No IEMs for a week she said (Probably playing it safe, but I can live with this.... probably. We'll see when I do cardio tomorrow ;p). Thanks again for all the info/advice guys. Never been a big contributor in community-sense in this scene, so the outpouring is extra unexpected and appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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