catra121, that is appalling how care functions in the US. Honestly. Yes, we pay about 50% in taxes, but at least we have generalized health care and you most always are about to see someone within at least a week to a few weeks.

And why on earth your GP wasn't able to remove the blockage is mind boggling. I had the same types of things at age 3 when my pediatrician just removed it from my ear with what seemed like a special type of pick in those days (for hard wax).