SixtySecRush 0 #1 May 21, 2005 I've been out of the air for 6-7 months due to a car accident and now am ready and itching to get back up. Thing is i developed an ear infection 2 weeks ago which is about gone. Still have a slight lose of hearing but no pain or discomfort from it. I've jumped once before with the same problem a few years ago and pretty much got a very bad headache from it. Because its been so long since i've been up i'm willing to trade the headache for the jumps just so i can get back up. I know there are doctors and nurses and all who jump and was looking to get some insight on if i am ok to jump or if i should hold off another weekend. I dont know if i can make things any worse than the ear infection is now. Any feedback from anyone who's had the same issue is greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #2 May 21, 2005 Haven't had any serious issues with the ears, but you really need to take your time. Get things healed up and maybe even go back to the doctor. Don't try to "be a man" about it, you can get anything from blinding pain to permanent damage, or even need open skull surgery if you mess up badly enough. Don't risk it, please. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #3 May 21, 2005 Yep tom is right. I have had problems even with a cold with very little sinus trouble. If you are unable to clear your ears it can be very bad. That being said if I have a cold and think it may hinder me being able to clear my ears I will go up for a low hop n' pop if that messes with my ears I will be done for the day. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwieder 0 #4 May 21, 2005 hop-n-pop 4k....go for it! -Richard- "You're Holding The Rope And I'm Taking The Fall" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #5 May 22, 2005 For the usual post-cold nasal stuffiness, I recommmend Sudafed to clear things out. The FAA says it doesn't impair you, so I have no qualms about taking it and jumping, driving, or operating heavy machinery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeakMindedFool 0 #6 May 22, 2005 Might think about doing a ride in the jump plane for one, just to see what happens. Ears can cause all kinds of problems with changing pressures. It would be better to find out something was wrong strapped into the copilots seat vs. trying to land in severe pain or with your equilibrium fucked up!Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for lost faith in ourselves. -Eric Hoffer - Check out these Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #7 May 23, 2005 A friend of mine blew an eardrum recently in freefall - Not pretty, quite painful and cleaning blood from his helmet must have been a hassle, too. And they take a long time to heal. MHO - have the doc check you out, and let him know what kind of activities you're planning. Better yet if the doc is familiar with flight medicine. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenspooner 0 #8 May 23, 2005 No man, vestibular problems could fuck your life up. Get it sorted before you jump. This is like that guy that says "sure, I had a load of beer but I know I'm safe", just before he drives his car into a train. Just get checked out and cleared before you enter the air with your mates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
