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Old 09-21-2015, 03:50 PM #11
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I'll second Mark's thought on ear wax. It was the first thing I thought of when I read your post. I have squirrelly ear canals, I've been told, and this is something that is a recurring issue for me.

It might be good to have a doctor look in your ear to see if what the issue is... might give you peace of mind and help resolve it more effectively.
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I really need to start looking at the original post date... I keep responding to threads started years ago!
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I suspect this isn't strictly a TBI question, but last night I took a bath before going to bed, then put in earplugs to block out neighbour noise (I've been taking a couple of baths a day, and sometimes wear earplugs at night, but this time I put in the earplugs fairly soon after taking the bath). I vaguely remember taking them out in the middle of the night.

When I woke up this morning, my left ear felt congested / muffled / stuffed up. No pain, but it is annoying and is also making my tinnitus / noise sensitivity somewhat worse.

Has anyone else had a similar experience? Is this likely swimmer's ear or some other common ear issue that will go away on its own? I would prefer to avoid the trek to see my doctor unless I have to.
Maybe there was moisture trapped in there. Did you wash and dry them before you put them in? I have tinnitus and find a fan or AC going at night really helps while I sleep. Earplugs really bother me, I can't use them.
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When you see a post, check the date in the blue line above the screen name. Greenfrog posted this comment in November 2011. He checks in a couple times a year, if that.
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So. It's still a viable topic.
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Yes, it is a valid topic but you addressed your comments and questions to Greenfrog. I suggest you not expect him to respond.
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