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Hi everyone,
I had an ear infection about two weeks ago. Initially, I was prescribed Terracortril ear drops, but they didn’t really help because my ear canal was extremely swollen and narrow. I could barely get the drops in.
I was then given a one week course of oral flucloxacillin and also had an ear wick/packing placed in the ear. After starting the antibiotics, things improved significantly and the pain completely went away.
Once I finished the antibiotics, I went back to the doctor. They removed the packing and cleaned out some dried blood and debris from the ear.
Since then, I have had **reduced hearing and a constant feeling of fullness/blockage in the ear**. I also have quite noticeable tinnitus. There is no pain anymore.
I can’t really equalize the pressure in the ear. When I try, nothing seems to happen and I don’t want to force it because it feels uncomfortable.
Has anyone experienced something similar after a severe ear infection or ear canal infection?
Is it normal for hearing to remain reduced and for the ear to feel blocked for a couple of weeks after the infection has cleared? Could this be fluid behind the eardrum or swelling that is still healing?
I’m mainly wondering how long it took for other people’s hearing to return to normal and whether I should get it checked again.
Thanks!

**TL;DR:** Had a severe ear infection 2 weeks ago with a very swollen ear canal. Terracortril drops didn’t work, so I was given oral flucloxacillin and an ear wick. The infection and pain are now gone, but I still have reduced hearing, a blocked/full feeling and tinnitus. Equalizing pressure doesn’t do anything. Is this normal, and how long can it take for hearing to return?

Hi everyone,
I had an ear infection about two weeks ago. Initially, I was prescribed Terracortril ear drops, but they didn’t really help because my ear canal was extremely swollen and narrow. I could barely get the drops in.
I was then given a one week course of oral flucloxacillin and also had an ear wick/packing placed in the ear. After starting the antibiotics, things improved significantly and the pain completely went away.
Once I finished the antibiotics, I went back to the doctor. They removed the packing and cleaned out some dried blood and debris from the ear.
Since then, I have had reduced hearing and a constant feeling of fullness/blockage in the ear. I also have quite noticeable tinnitus. There is no pain anymore.
I can’t really equalize the pressure in the ear. When I try, nothing seems to happen and I don’t want to force it because it feels uncomfortable.
Has anyone experienced something similar after a severe ear infection or ear canal infection?
Is it normal for hearing to remain reduced and for the ear to feel blocked for a couple of weeks after the infection has cleared? Could this be fluid behind the eardrum or swelling that is still healing?
I’m mainly wondering how long it took for other people’s hearing to return to normal and whether I should get it checked again.
Thanks!

TL;DR: Had a severe ear infection 2 weeks ago with a very swollen ear canal. Terracortril drops didn’t work, so I was given oral flucloxacillin and an ear wick. The infection and pain are now gone, but I still have reduced hearing, a blocked/full feeling and tinnitus. Equalizing pressure doesn’t do anything. Is this normal, and how long can it take for hearing to return?

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Overall, I'm really happy with the watch. The battery life, training features, and overall experience are fantastic. However, there's one thing that's bothering me a bit: the vibration.

When my morning alarm goes off, the vibrations feel quite harsh and loud, almost rattly. On my Apple Watch Ultra, the vibrations felt much smoother, quieter, and more refined, making it easier to wake up without disturbing my partner.

For those of you who have moved from an Epix Pro Gen 2 to a Fenix 8, is the vibration motor the same, or has Garmin improved it? Are alarms and notifications noticeably better on the Fenix 8?

I'm still within my return window and am considering returning the Epix Pro and getting a Fenix 8 instead, but only if the vibration experience is actually improved.

Would love to hear your experiences.

I recently picked up an Epix Pro Gen 2 47mm from Garmin's website at a discounted price and switched over from an Apple Watch Ultra.

Overall, I'm really happy with the watch. The battery life, training features, and overall experience are fantastic. However, there's one thing that's bothering me a bit: the vibration motor.

When my morning alarm goes off, the vibrations feel quite harsh and loud, almost rattly. On my Apple Watch Ultra, the vibrations felt much smoother, quieter, and more refined, making it easier to wake up without disturbing my partner.

For those of you who have moved from an Epix Pro Gen 2 to a Fenix 8, is the vibration motor the same, or has Garmin improved it? Are alarms and notifications noticeably better on the Fenix 8?

I'm still within my return window and am considering returning the Epix Pro and getting a Fenix 8 instead, but only if the vibration experience is actually improved.

Would love to hear your experiences.

I recently picked up an Epix Pro Gen 2 47mm from Garmin's website at a discounted price and switched over from an Apple Watch Ultra.

Overall, I'm really happy with the watch. The battery life, training features, and overall experience are fantastic. However, there's one thing that's bothering me a bit: the vibration.

When my morning alarm goes off, the vibrations feel quite harsh and loud, almost rattly. On my Apple Watch Ultra, the vibrations felt much smoother, quieter, and more refined, making it easier to wake up without disturbing my partner.

For those of you who have moved from an Epix Pro Gen 2 to a Fenix 8, is the vibration motor the same, or has Garmin improved it? Are alarms and notifications noticeably better on the Fenix 8?

I'm still within my return window and am considering returning the Epix Pro and getting a Fenix 8 instead, but only if the vibration experience is actually improved.

Would love to hear your experiences.