Constant Ear Popping (mrstjohnson)

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    Constant Ear Popping (mrstjohnson)

    I haven't been around much lately.  The new job is going great and I actually get home earlier than I used to...the only downfall is no idog during the day Crying

    Anyway, I am now working on the 33rd floor of my building.  I love being up that high and looking out over the city, the only problem is, everytime I go up or down the elevator my ears pop.  I usually go up and down about 4 - 5 times a day.  I don't mind the popping, but now I seem to have a low dull ache in my ear.  I have NEVER had any ear problems, no tubes, never remember having an ear infection etc.  I don't want to go the docs since my new insurance hasn't kicked in yet and I don't feel like paying the $1500 COBRA charge for something this silly when all it may be is just sore.  If there was a real emergency I would pay the fee, but my new insurance kicks in in a few weeks.

    Does anyone have any suggestions for a sore inner ear??

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    mrstjohnson
    Does anyone have any suggestions for a sore inner ear??

    Have you tried EarPlanes?  They help airplane passengers with their ears and are available at most drug stores.

    Example.

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    When I was little and my brother and I flew to MS the flight attendants told me to chew gum to help keep my ears from popping....not sure if it really works (can't remember) or if it was just an old wives tale, but it might be worth a shot.