deafness

TeflonTom · 23-07-2008, 18:22

just a heads up.

i thought i'd just post up a warning for folks who do work on thier own cars, i got some ATF fluid in my right ear a few months ago and it developed into a very nasty and painful infection, and now i've only got about 30% hearing in that ear. it might get better... it might not

be careful folks

Lummox · 23-07-2008, 18:54

It's supposed to go in the gearbox Tom

I'm sure it will be fine, what treatment have you got for it?

postmanpat · 23-07-2008, 18:58

must resist ... no sod it

Sorry to hear <<<--- it , Tom,

Sorry mate no offence meant, hope it gets back to normal and soon

Robshaw · 23-07-2008, 19:03

Pardon?

Basil · 23-07-2008, 19:06

I got my back soaked with clutch/brake fluid - left a bad burn for a couple of weeks after...

Sorry to hear of the accident mate, hope it gets better soon...

TeflonTom · 23-07-2008, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

what treatment have you got for it?

a load of anti-biotics, and various pokings with strange implements so far

Quote:

Originally Posted by postmanpat

Sorry to hear <<<--- it , Tom,

sdenny · 23-07-2008, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeflonTom

a load of anti-biotics, and various pokings with strange implements so far

Are you sure the guy is a doctor? After all, a rectal examination for an ear infection is a little unusual!

Bigw2069 · 23-07-2008, 20:48

This isnt your doc's technique is it?

YouTube - Scary Movie funniest scene (NSFW)

TeflonTom · 23-07-2008, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigw2069

This isnt your doc's technique is it?

YouTube - Scary Movie funniest scene (NSFW)

omg, so that is the little prick that i felt

anewman · 23-07-2008, 21:25

Must admit I've accidentally had stuff go in my eyes in the past that says - if gets in your eyes seek medical attention and show this container. But I've just gone rinsed my eyes out and not bothered.

skorob2007 · 23-07-2008, 23:02

As a child, I once got a peanut stuck in my ear.My mum took me to the doctor and he poured melted chocolate in the ear.After a few minutes, it came out a treat

Seriously though, hope you ok mate

Vix · 23-07-2008, 23:17

I hope it gets better soon

Basil · 24-07-2008, 07:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by skorob2007

As a child, I once got a peanut stuck in my ear.My mum took me to the doctor and he poured melted chocolate in the ear.After a few minutes, it came out a treat

(rolls in agony...)

Kandy · 24-07-2008, 12:55

ATF in the ear - at least you'll be able to do the crossword without the cogs grinding.

TeflonTom · 24-07-2008, 13:27

there's no cogs in there

just fresh air

KenONeill · 24-07-2008, 13:29

This why I always recommend anyone who doesn't have access to a lift to get a garage to change gear oil; well that and what used gear oil smells like!

Seriously though; best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Clunkclick · 24-07-2008, 16:36

Constituents are mainly parafin based according to this :-

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Wouldn't have thought that fresh ATF would have done all that much damage, after all people used to take parafin for constipation ?

Major constituent of parafin is H20, so most of it should have disapated by now.

The Naptha ingredient might burn and I would expect that some ATF would contain traces of molybdenum, which is toxic. More than likely, a piece of dirt from the gearbox/car under side was carried in with the fluid.

Did the doc clear it out with his sonic do dah ?

Nick

TeflonTom · 25-07-2008, 00:13

yeah, they used an industrial sized syringe which was really painful.

heresmo · 25-07-2008, 01:07

Being me, shouldn't you find out definitively if any lasting damage has been done? Meaning any irreplaceable burning of tissue whatever. It's not unusual for people to tilt their head to listen through one ear in preference to the other. Are you sure you've not just persuaded your brain to listen through the other ear? If no damage, maybe you could stick a bit of cotton wool in the "good" ear pro tem and retrain your brain to start listening through your "bad" ear?

It would seem that the body is very good for remembering habits, like after a sprained ankle that's better and you don't actually need to walk with a limp any more, yet it's only when you say to your brain "Eh Up! 'Tis fine!" that you walk evenly perfectly happily again.

Just thinking you ought to satisfy yourself about what's going on.

As an aside, one thing about having kids is that you are far more safety conscious about what might potentially happen with any chemicals. I now deck everyone out in full space gear before I even attempt to use washing up liquid.

It's true though, since as for oneself, one is far less cautious than one would be if directing someone else.

Regards
Mo

KenONeill · 25-07-2008, 09:15

Mo, I see where you're coming from, but I read Tom as saying that he has an ear infection ATM, so that needs clearing up first.

heresmo · 25-07-2008, 14:15

Ken, Ahhh! I see now. I read Tom's post thinking he'd had an infection and it was now his hearing that he hoped would get better. If the infection is still there, then here is a double hug for Tom

Regards to both
Mo

TeflonTom · 25-07-2008, 16:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by heresmo

then here is a double hug for Tom

oooh, that's the best offer i've had in ages

swedishskoda · 27-07-2008, 07:10

Bad luck, Tom, but hopefully some good-looking nurses/doctors at your GP clinic put a silver lining on the clouds?

Since I've relied on hearing aids for the last 20 years I can understand if you're a bit worried but in your case I'd guess/hope that the loss of hearing follows directly from the infection/inflammation. An infected ear canal (I've had it once) can be painful and the (repeated) cleaning out is a nuisance and may take a few weeks, but in due course it should be OK.

As long as the ear drum is intact I don't think that anything irreparable should have happened to the more delicate parts inside.

23-07-2008, 18:22	#1
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23-07-2008, 18:54	#2
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anewman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leeds Posts: 2,977 Members Car: 1994 Skoda Favorit GLXIe Estate Images: 1 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 262 Times in 236 Posts	Re: deafness Must admit I've accidentally had stuff go in my eyes in the past that says - if gets in your eyes seek medical attention and show this container. But I've just gone rinsed my eyes out and not bothered. __________________ 94 Favorit GLXIe Estate Briskoda "Banger" social group

23-07-2008, 23:02	#11
skorob2007 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peterborough Posts: 610 Members Car: Thanks: 37 Thanked 78 Times in 54 Posts	Re: deafness As a child, I once got a peanut stuck in my ear.My mum took me to the doctor and he poured melted chocolate in the ear.After a few minutes, it came out a treat Seriously though, hope you ok mate

23-07-2008, 23:17	#12
Vix Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Preston Posts: 1,318 Members Car: Fabia VRS Thanks: 15 Thanked 67 Times in 67 Posts	Re: deafness I hope it gets better soon

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Kandy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 582 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Re: deafness ATF in the ear - at least you'll be able to do the crossword without the cogs grinding.

24-07-2008, 13:27	#15
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: deafness there's no cogs in there just fresh air

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KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,165 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 557 Times in 545 Posts	Re: deafness This why I always recommend anyone who doesn't have access to a lift to get a garage to change gear oil; well that and what used gear oil smells like! Seriously though; best wishes for a speedy recovery.

24-07-2008, 16:36	#17
Clunkclick Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 475 Members Car: Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts	Re: deafness Constituents are mainly parafin based according to this :- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID Wouldn't have thought that fresh ATF would have done all that much damage, after all people used to take parafin for constipation ? Major constituent of parafin is H20, so most of it should have disapated by now. The Naptha ingredient might burn and I would expect that some ATF would contain traces of molybdenum, which is toxic. More than likely, a piece of dirt from the gearbox/car under side was carried in with the fluid. Did the doc clear it out with his sonic do dah ? Nick __________________ Illegitimi Non Carborundum - Comedy And Country

25-07-2008, 00:13	#18
TeflonTom Briskodiodion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hayling Island, Hampshire Posts: 8,240 Members Car: Fabia 2.0/Felicia Thanks: 48 Thanked 233 Times in 205 Posts	Re: deafness yeah, they used an industrial sized syringe which was really painful.

25-07-2008, 01:07	#19
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,554 Members Car: Thanks: 50 Thanked 143 Times in 123 Posts	Re: deafness Being me, shouldn't you find out definitively if any lasting damage has been done? Meaning any irreplaceable burning of tissue whatever. It's not unusual for people to tilt their head to listen through one ear in preference to the other. Are you sure you've not just persuaded your brain to listen through the other ear? If no damage, maybe you could stick a bit of cotton wool in the "good" ear pro tem and retrain your brain to start listening through your "bad" ear? It would seem that the body is very good for remembering habits, like after a sprained ankle that's better and you don't actually need to walk with a limp any more, yet it's only when you say to your brain "Eh Up! 'Tis fine!" that you walk evenly perfectly happily again. Just thinking you ought to satisfy yourself about what's going on. As an aside, one thing about having kids is that you are far more safety conscious about what might potentially happen with any chemicals. I now deck everyone out in full space gear before I even attempt to use washing up liquid. It's true though, since as for oneself, one is far less cautious than one would be if directing someone else. Regards Mo __________________

25-07-2008, 09:15	#20
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,165 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 63 Thanked 557 Times in 545 Posts	Re: deafness Mo, I see where you're coming from, but I read Tom as saying that he has an ear infection ATM, so that needs clearing up first.

25-07-2008, 14:15	#21
heresmo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,554 Members Car: Thanks: 50 Thanked 143 Times in 123 Posts	Re: deafness Ken, Ahhh! I see now. I read Tom's post thinking he'd had an infection and it was now his hearing that he hoped would get better. If the infection is still there, then here is a double hug for Tom Regards to both Mo __________________

27-07-2008, 07:10	#23
swedishskoda Briskadoodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,092 Members Car: Felly Estate 1.6 LXi 1998 Thanks: 50 Thanked 165 Times in 151 Posts	Re: deafness Bad luck, Tom, but hopefully some good-looking nurses/doctors at your GP clinic put a silver lining on the clouds? Since I've relied on hearing aids for the last 20 years I can understand if you're a bit worried but in your case I'd guess/hope that the loss of hearing follows directly from the infection/inflammation. An infected ear canal (I've had it once) can be painful and the (repeated) cleaning out is a nuisance and may take a few weeks, but in due course it should be OK. As long as the ear drum is intact I don't think that anything irreparable should have happened to the more delicate parts inside. __________________ It's feral ! It's fervid! It's a Felicia!

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