Yes, I am familiar with the ear conditions you describe. Both my sons had the same operation, and I would not hesitate to give them CS had I known about it then (30 years ago). I had the same type of ear problems when I was a kid, with constant ear aches, so I'm sensitive to that kind of infection.
The reason the doctors say not to get water in the ears is because most water carries some bacteria, hence infection potential. However, it takes only about 2-4 years for the ear drums to heal and push the tubes out, so they should be long gone. I have recent experience with an adult friend who had ear infections which were not responding to five days of antibiotics. He was hesitant to use CS too, but he overcame his caution because of his lack of sleep from the ear aches, and tried it in one ear one night -- and the infection in that ear was gone the next morning. He then tried it in the other ear, with the same result. Since CS kills all bacteria, there should be no problem administering CS for your daughter's ear aches, even if the tubes were in place. Put 2-3 drops in the ears at bedtime, and she should be better in the morning. Hope this helps ... ----- Original Message ----- From: JohnWallis To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 4:45 PM Subject: CS>CS and ear infection I could use some input on this subject. My Granddaughter was born with a ear problem and had to have "tubes" inserted in the ear canal. The medical people have said, 1. "they will have to be removed when she is older." 2. "They (the tubes) do not need to be taken out. Tissue will grow around them." However, they do tell us that my Granddaughter should not allow water to enter the ear. Now here is the problem. The Granddaughter is twelve. She is constantly getting ear infections. The medicos always prescribe an antibiotic, and prescribe two drops per ear three times daily. But they won't prescribe a prescription unless they see her. The family has no health insurance, thanks to the economy, and cannot afford a $100.00 office visit to get a prescription for a antibiotic. I keep telling her to put two drops of the CS I made for her, but she is hesitant. Has anyone had any experience with this sort of problem? Does anyone know if two drops of CS will cause any problem with her ears? I'd appreciate a quick response, please. Thanks, John.
