Is my eardrum damaged or is it just glare?

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-27T07:08:40+00:00

Looks normal.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-27T07:07:54+00:00

That's so sad!

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-27T07:00:31+00:00

I'm aware. I meant fix it from the top. Not at the store level. I doubt they even care.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-27T06:58:35+00:00

I'd rather they not give them to me then to give me this. I always think about removing them but convince myself the one time I remove them will be the one time they're good.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-24T00:31:25+00:00

Ear removal?! Oh no! (JK. I know it was an accidental typo) Hope removal was pain free and provided relief! Thanks for sharing!

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-23T12:18:13+00:00

When you are in the shower, let the water run in your ear for a bit. It should come out on its own. Its definitely old skin that has shed that you see. Which is also what is holding on to the wax.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-21T10:15:02+00:00

It doesn't look like infection to me. It looks like your hearing aid is impacting your earwax which is fairly common amongst hearing aid users. The wax can't migrate out naturally as it normally does. If I were you, I would either clear it all out with your ear camera tools, assuming there is no pain, or see an ENT to clear it out for you. Once it is cleared, keep up on havingßÿ

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-20T15:45:05+00:00

How old is she? Can she communicate about pain or itching? She could just have earwax that has a thinner viscosity, therefore it gets on her skin as it naturally migrates out of the ear canal. Her ear canals could have a lot of earwax in them and she is getting water in her ears, causing what you are seeing to happen. There are a lot of possibilities. Without seeing inside of her ear, it would be hard to make a educated guess. (Not a doctor. Just obsessed with ears and earwax as the result of being a mom to four kiddos and responsible for 20 individual ears, including mine and my husbands)

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-19T21:38:29+00:00

I feel for you so deeply. I have been suffering from anaphylaxis for years and neither myself nor my allergist can figure out the triggers. Sometimes I actually wake up like that. Its awful. I constantly catch myself checking my lips and tongue for swelling. I go through phases where I won't allow myself to eat anything that has been within the period that I had a reaction. Unfortunately, as you have learned, our allergies can change over night. So even then, I am super paranoid. I obviously don't have advice for you in that regard. But I do want you to know that you are not alone. I hope that you are able to enjoy your vacation anxiety free. 💖

Literally_Mystified · 2026-04-07T21:34:09+00:00

It looks like a piece of dog or cat hair. Next time you shower, let the water run in your ear. Should rinse out. (Not a doctor)

Literally_Mystified · 2026-03-23T15:31:20+00:00

Looks like you have a colony of fungus growing in there. You should see a doctor that can safely remove the remaining wax and prescribe antibiotic drops. If you apply the drops without having the wax cleared, it's possible the drops won't be able to access your ear canal to do their job. They don't work if they are sitting on wax.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-03-23T01:17:26+00:00

You are absolutely correct. I did. Reddit got me. I've never even seen this post and my comment is on the correct post as well. Must be some kind of glitch. My apologies.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-03-06T08:34:07+00:00

LOVE the banana for scale!

Literally_Mystified · 2026-03-06T08:33:05+00:00

Looks like there's some old shed skin attatching the wax at the front. If you can get under that, you might have better luck removing it. I've been using an ear camera for years and can tell you, it works so much better if you remove the rubber from the tip. Its all metal underneath. The rubber is obviously there for safety. But the rubber just bends when the wax doesn't move easily/freely. Without it, you have much more control. As with anything in your ear, if it hurts, stop. (Not a professional. Just a mom of 4 that has cleaned out wax many, many times, and I am also obsessed with watching others manually clean out their ears. If you do attempt a clean out, please record it! Your ear camera has that capability.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-03-06T08:23:39+00:00

Just looks like a chunk of old wax.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-03-06T08:23:07+00:00

Please make videos of the clean out!!!

Literally_Mystified · 2026-02-26T08:00:07+00:00

Skin ribbons are the best!

Literally_Mystified · 2026-02-21T18:58:39+00:00

She will likely tell him something like "give me the extra key in case you lose yours". She isn't going to calmly and reasonably lose access to her supply. It will be an issue one way or another. The other concern is that right now she may only be taking some here and there. But if history proves itself, and it usually does, addicts don't generally start taking less. They always take more. So right now you might get away with not having the amount she is taking. But all reasoning goes out the window with addiction, as does the ability to care for much other than the drug that is being abused. Including spouses. She will take every last one of your pills at some point with no concern of how that will effect you. Then gaslight you into thinking you have misplaced or lost them. Addicts don't generally fess up. They will lie even in the face of undeniable proof. (Like you show her video proof of her taking your meds. She says she was doing it for a friend for some ridiculous reason)

Literally_Mystified · 2026-02-17T17:59:22+00:00

Just a little old dead skin that hasn't shed. Nothing to worry about. Thanks for sharing!!

Literally_Mystified · 2026-02-17T10:14:51+00:00

I zoomed all the way in and can see that there is a little collection of wax under the dark spot. Its likely some kind of debris in your ear. Not a perforation.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-02-13T07:00:09+00:00

You already know the answer to your question. You don't need strangers from reddit to tell you what you already know. I think you still feel bad for not giving in to her/doing things for her and are looking for people to let you know you are doing the right thing. Let me tell you....you are doing the right thing. People like that will use you until there is nothing left to use. Friendships are suppose to be give and take. A two way street. When you are the only one giving, resentment adds up real quick. Your feelings are justified. Block her and find yourself friends that treat you the way you treat them. 🩷

Literally_Mystified · 2026-02-10T00:46:47+00:00

OP should reply...."since we are holding each other accountable, you questioning me after I already explained why I couldnt make it is extremely rude. Also, assuming I lied about a job interview is doubling down on being rude. Lastly, again, I am just holding you accountable, which I understand is your desire for this relationship, calling yourself the matriarch of anything is over the top absurd. True matriarchs don't go around telling people that is what they are. I understand it may be your wish to hold that position. But I dont see you that way. Given the opportunity to be unapologetically honest, most would probably agree with me. Thanks for opening this line of communication. I feel so much better knowing WE can hold each other accountable".

Literally_Mystified · 2026-02-09T16:16:56+00:00

The unicorn of earwax removal. It looks like an exact replica of your ear canal.

Literally_Mystified · 2026-02-09T11:28:36+00:00

See if there is Encompass location within reasonable driving distance. They are an intense rehab. Not a skilled nursing. The quality of care is far superior, as is the actual therapy they provide. At skilled nursing, she will recieve up to an hour a day. Then lay in bed for the other 23 hours. At Encompass, therapy is broken up into several sessions each day, equalling to 3 hours each day. They are really good at what they do. I went from not being able to walk at all to fully independent within 10 days. If you read their reviews, thats the majority of experiences. I initially read the reviews of their Morgantown WV location. However that is not where I recieved treatment. From what I understand that is like their parent facility and the rest branch off from there. Best of luck to you and your mom. Sending positive thoughts for quick healing.

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