awindrider

My GP said avoid rapid changes in pressure. Uh, I haven't figured how to do that and skydive. I suppose a specialist might be it order. I did not have serious pain on the second jump (two weeks later), just reduced hearing and that water in the ear feeling and sound for a few days. I have read here that others have had similar problems and treated them successfully with over the counter meds. I am looking for more specific info on which meds as there are different formulations of the brand names mentioned. Wid

Hello all Had my first free fall a few weeks ago (AFF) and it was literally a dream come true. Paid for the full course up front it was so great. When people ask about it, after the laughter and tears of joy, my reply is "Free at last! Free at last. Thank God Almighty, free at last! Now if only my ears would cooperate (see my post in general skydiving discusions) Wid

I have been having ear problems when I skydive to the extent that I can only jump once every 3 or 4 days. Since I live 3 hours by highway from my DZ it is really slowing my progress in AFF. I have spent a couple of hours reading the posts about ear problems and it seems the general consensus is that Sudafed the night before and Afrin (oxymetazoline hydrochloride) spray the day of the jump will help. So my question is which Afrin and which Sudafed? There is original, severe congestion, moisturizing, and sinus Afrin. Is there a "drousy" Sudafed? Sudafed regular or PE? I can guess but I'll bet there are some informed sources here that could speak from experience and/or medical knowledge. I am hoping that as I get to jump more that my ears will adjust. Thanks for the info. Wid