[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Kelt

Yeah. First off, I've already disclosed my level of coordination.

If I "just jump on one foot in the shower while tilting one side of my head and hitting the other ear (the one not facing the floor) with the palm of my hand", that's it, I would just have some kind of nine point landing and many more problems.

I know I need to figure this out. It is every time, both ears, and lasts until I go to bed. I don't get soggy pillow or anything so I thought maybe it was just filling up empty space in my head.

I have heard about the alcohol thing Gemme mentioned but was really just hoping if I ignored it long enough it would go away.

*the only swimming smilie is being chased by a shark*

Ignoring something with the hopes that it will go away? And what would you tell a friend that told you that? Hmmmm?

It's not going to go away. You keep putting yourself in a big tank filled with water. Your ears collect water apparently. The end. You just have to find a way that's comfortable to you to get rid of the water before it builds up.

Sit at a table or lean over a counter, whatever's more comfortable for you for about 2 minutes each side. Take a towel and lay one side of your head on it. Pull gently on the ear that is facing up and away from the table/counter. If you tug at the earlobe, pulling it out and up, you should feel the water move. That will help all the water to pool in one place. Then change sides. The water should drain out of your ear and onto the towel. That doesn't involve too much coordination or tools.

Or you can continue to let it drain as you sleep.

That may work just fine but keep in mind if there is still even a small amount of water trapped in your ear, you could develop an infection in a relatively short time. The water would grow bacteria like a swamp/pond inside your ear and who wants that? Also, if the water finds a way behind your eardrum, you are in for some pain. Just sayin', cuz the eardrum won't process vibration the normal way and that's not a good thing. Balance could be affected too.

Don't mess with your hearing.

Trust me. I spent a lot of time as a child dealing with stuff like this. The alternatives if it doesn't drain all the way out are not fun or cheap.

Originally Posted by nycfem

Maybe if it's not broken don't fix it?

One demerit for you, missy.