Well I was dreaming of something. I can't remember what it was. Perhaps I was storming a medieval castle on horse back. Perhaps I was on one of the Apollo missions slingshotting for the moon. It's inconsequential what I was up to. The fact is that a buzzing sound; one that didn't fit with the context of my dream, woke me.
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hearing care guide
No surprise really. A fly had flown into my ear canal and decided that that was the best place to spend Christmas eve. Well, let me tell you I'm an old hand at this. I nearly lost control of the parts you don't want to lose control of a while back when a full sized flying cockroach crawled into my ear when sleeping.
That
Was
Pure
Hell.
I later learned that ambulance crews sometimes find people on the brink of insanity, clawing themselves bloody trying to free themselves of the roach in their head.
In my case the roach made all the roachy noises you'd expect and I could hear and feel him crawl so deep into my ear, he felt a part of my soul.
Luckily my wife had recently completed a first aid course where this exact topic had come up. Oil. Cooking oil is your saviour. Pouring it in the ear killed the roach and allowed me to flick it free of my ear.
So back to the fly this morning. We're camping at the moment so no oil was at hand. Comically my wife got woken up sharply with me screaming
CODE 3!!! WE'VE GOT ANOTHER CODE 3!!!
...and she had to run through the camping grounds seeing if anyone was yet awake to ask for oil. She returned promply and poured it in my ear. The fly would have perished, yet no body was retrieved. I spent a while with my left ear facing the ground with the hope it would come out... but nothing.
Now a fly is smaller than a roach so it's possible he came out without us noticing, but over 13 hours later he could still be in there.
If you ever find yourself with nature inside your head...
- Stay calm
- Pour oil in the ear
- Point ear towards ground
- Do not put anything in the ear to prod the intruder
- Use discomfort and pain as a guide to determine whether a trip to hospital is required.
My hearing and balance are fine and I have only slight irritation from the oil so I'm betting the little bugger is gone. Fingers crossed!
Stay safe out there. I'll be sleeping with a bucket over my head tonight. I dont know why my ears are such insect magnets. Just lucky I guess!
Oh man man, this is horrifying. I hope the fly is gone but man it's the cockroach take that is sticking with me. Yeek!!
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It was indescribable. I felt soiled in a manner that no gentleman should have to tolerate. The sound, the scratching, the tickle as he heaved himself ever deeper into my head when a torch was shon in my ear. Excuse me a moment.... I'm going to pour myself a stiff drink!
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A gentleman should never be put to such inconvenience!!
I presume you torched the grounds and some surrounding square miles!
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Naturally. Goes without saying!
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Like your support cheak my posts thankyou @indiatourism
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Oh no that's terrible yet a little bit hilarious... I do know how freaky it can be through, both my brother and I both had an ant fall into our ear about 5 years apart... For me it was torture as i could hear the little bugger moving and scratching about. We tried with a cotton bud but after an hour and me getting more upset we rand the doctors and was then was told a syringe full of water squirted into it would blow it out.
It worked a treat, although I swear I heard it crying while drowning and not that a syringe would have been any more accessible then the coooking oil was this morning.
Enjoy your evening sleeping with the bucket! I hope you get back to your dream and wake up to find Santa has left you a gift.
Merry Christmas!
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Thank you so much. It's really the case that you can't describe the feeling to someone who hasn't experienced it. When all said and done it's quite comical but in the moment you just want to teleport somewhere else! Maybe santa will bring me some insect repellant! Have a great Christmas!
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Try some ear plugs. I don't go camping but now that I have read this if I ever did I would definitely protect my ears with some plugs.
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It's so rare that you tend to forget. Protecting your ears isn't 1st on the mind usually. Perhaps even earphones would help. Thanks!
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My cousin once had a beetle crawl in his ear, and for a few days he could hear it scratching, he needed to go for an operation to remove it. My suggestion to you is that you go see a doctor immediately. Good luck to you @nolnocluap
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Thanks @lets-tech. It's an unfortunate time of year to require a doctor. I'll monitor it and act if I suspect it's required. I actually feel quite good at the moment so I suspect I'm rid of him. Thanks for the input!
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Good post follow,upvote,
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Plz cheak my post, share your opinion with me.
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Funny and sad,a fly in the ear is a serious problem)
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It's not fun hey!
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Do not try anything at home. Go see a doctor. Possibly pour some water in your ears that's the safest bet !!!!
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Yeah, definitely no pokey pokey. The reality is that so long as none of the scratching punctures anything, the experience is largely just unpleasant. Importantly one must keep ones composure!
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composure is difficult but still possible if you don't want any more trouble
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Level 17 monk status required!
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Uhg...I'm not really sure if I wanted to read this post...yeech /-:
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Good point. Perhaps a disclaimer was in order. 😁
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i upvote yes friend and follow and resteem
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I've actually heard that peeing in the ear works wonders. Wait... that was for the jellyfish sting.... my bad, i hope you didn't already?
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What happens on camp stays on camp!
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Oh man why I read your post,now I won't sleep tonight haha, great post!
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You may need a bucket over the head too. Better to be safe than sorry. 😄
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Maaayybee!,mosquitoes are a pain in the ass this season(it's summer) they bother me when I go to sleep
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Everybody are tough guys until the cockroach starts flying
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Exactly! Nothing separates the men from the boys like a roach in the ear!
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It's a fact! I'll start screaming but with dominant strong voice! 😎
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Deep and powerful. Exactly!
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Word!
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Yuck! Ive never had that but your description is terrifying. Thank God for cooking oil and good advice. Thanks.
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It sounds strange but you "get better" at having it happen and dealing with the torment. Wishing you an insect free Christmas!
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Ohhmahhgadd!!!! Put eat phones on! The bucket might act like a big eacho chamber and attract them even more 😉
Merry Christmas mate!!
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Good idea! Merry Christmas to you too 🤗
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