Ear syringing

I have had the suction treatment in New Zealand. There you just make an appointment and can have it done the next day for $40. No waiting. Sometimes my ears itch afterwards, but it soon goes.
Having ear syringing is very time consuming as some GP's like you to put olive oil into your ears beforehand. I have been informed that doing this is not recommended.
Sucking debris out of your ear has to be better than squirting pressured water into your ear and surrounding areas.

Having a shower clears my ears as any wax is softened by the warmth of the water and cleans out easily. I still have good hearing thank goodness. Eyes aren't bad either as only need specs for close work.

Yes I was told to use oil every couple of weeks, but not more frequently. I will do that. I’m so pleased to be able to hear again. I nearly hugged the man who unblocked my ears! It’s a wonderful feeling.

Thank you all for your replys. It seems to have stopped again this morning so if it starts again will try some oil. It does feel very dry but a small price to pay being able to hear. I had it done at Specsavers and the lady there said to put a couple of drops of oil in about every two weeks and this should prevent a build up. I also bought a rubber bulb that you put warm water in and squirt down the ear so will do that as well after putting the drops in.

I think a few drops of oil would solve the itching problem.

But to answer the question (sorry!) no, I didn't suffer itching afterwards, perhaps you need an antiobiotic spray for otitis externa?

Our CCG has banned ear syringing I actually feel quite panicky when completely blocked and my voice is echoing in my head. Paid £70 to have microsuction, and the joy of getting unblocked was immediate and immense.

One GD needed it done, and had to go to a private hospital as local surgery refused. They were charged £400! So much for cradle to grave NHS. Although these days it tends to be cradle to frail only!

Many surgeries no longer use the irrigation system and it’s a choice between spending a lot of money on micro suction or, in this area, waiting three months to have it done in hospital. I couldn’t stand not hearing so I paid but I find it strange that surgeries won’t do this any more. Regarding the itching I would go back to, or phone, the place where you had the micro suction done.

My doctors says she always recommends ear syringing before people purchase very expensive hearing aids as that is often all it takes to bring back full hearing.

You could call the place who did the procedure and ask them if it's a normal reaction.

I've had it done and was very pleased with the result. I can't say my ear ever felt itchy though.