Ear syringe no longer done at gp

cherry76

Hubby needs to have ear syringe prior to having hearing aid. He is in denial and does not think he has hearing problems. As it is no longer done at gp he needs to go private and he does not want to go. I am considering buying drops at boots and ear syringe on the internet and have a go at diy. I have done some research and it seems to be quite safe. Anybody on this forum done it before? Thanks

getmore4less

I do mine myself.

Soften the wax with oil or drops
Squirt warm water till the lump comes out.
Got a kit like this to start.
https://www.superdrug.com/Health-Offers/Otex-Express-Combi-Ear-Wax-Removal-Kit/p/609277

Dizzy_Ditzy

Most GP surgeries are swerving away from syringing and towards microsuction. In my local area you can book in with any GP surgery that you are NOT registered with. Costs around £25, I guess area dependent.

Have a Google of microsuction in whichever area you are in and see what comes up

barbiedoll

Dizzy Ditsy....thanks for your post. My mum has dreadful earwax problems, with dizziness and tinnitus. I’ve just found a local clinic that does microsuction, AND they do home visits! She would never go and have her ears prodded about at a clinic, so I’m really pleased to have found out about this.

Thanks again!

roddydogs

Got microsuction free from my gp, referral to the clinic. Had to wait about 3 weeks.

cherry76

Just found out spec savers do them at £35 per ear much cheaper than the £60 I was quoted from the flyer I was handed at gps surgery. Bought a syringe removal kit and ear drops from earsyringe.co.uk for £9. Excellent reviews on the internet. Will have a go at diy. £35 to pay seems reasonable but husband is not very keen and still insists his hearings are fine. In complete denial!!

Loanranger

GPs no longer syringe ears because it can be dangerous and cause hearing loss. Ear nose and throat departments in hospitals do not use syringes in ears either.
Using a diy kit is incredibly dangerous especially in inexperienced hands. Your hearing is priceless, do not put it at risk for the sake of a relatively few pounds.

Mr.Generous

Loanranger wrote: »

GPs no longer syringe ears because it can be dangerous and cause hearing loss. Ear nose and throat departments in hospitals do not use syringes in ears either.
Using a diy kit is incredibly dangerous especially in inexperienced hands. Your hearing is priceless, do not put it at risk for the sake of a relatively few pounds.

I'm sure it can be harmful or dangerous but when my ear was blocked and then syringed the relief was … unbelievable. I was particularly impressed when the nurse looked at the contents of the kidney dish, said "Oh dear me" and whisked them away. :j

Loanranger

Mr.Generous wrote: »

I'm sure it can be harmful or dangerous but when my ear was blocked and then syringed the relief was … unbelievable. I was particularly impressed when the nurse looked at the contents of the kidney dish, said "Oh dear me" and whisked them away. :j

Yes, but now they use microsuction instead because it is not damaging to your hearing and the outcome is the same.
Don't do it yourself if you value your hearing.

ceewash

Loanranger wrote: »

Yes, but now they use microsuction instead because it is not damaging to your hearing and the outcome is the same.
Don't do it yourself if you value your hearing.

Another recommendation for microsuction. Can get appointment next day, no need for drops. Cost about £50 for both ears. Was particularly useful when working as I couldn't answer phone etc because of hearing loss. IT CHANGED MY LIFE. I need to go about twice a year but it is so good knowing I don't have to wait weeks.