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PJMcK

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3. What's that you say?

Reply to CTyankee (Original post)

Sat May 23, 2026, 10:52 AM

Saturday

Just kidding.

My wife gets an ear wax buildup that can be painful. Once I had to take her to the ER for an irrigation and removal. As my deductible had not been covered, it cost me $1,500! Last winter when we were in Panama, the condition returned. We went to the local clinic for the exact same procedure. The cost was $15!

No wonder many retiring Americans are emigrating there.

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Finally, I got my ears cleared and I can hear much better! [View all] CTyankee Saturday OP

Great news! Hope22 Saturday #1

Great news malaise Saturday #2

What's that you say? PJMcK Saturday #3

You don't even need a doctor to do it. I had a PA in my primary care doc's office do it and it was fine! CTyankee Saturday #4

That's how I had it done, too, CTYank... slightlv Saturday #8

Wonderful news, CTyankee. debm55 Saturday #5

Thanks. I was getting worried for a while there.... CTyankee Saturday #6

I just got mine cleared out yesterday! Mad_Dem_X Saturday #7

Glad relocating to the retirement community is working out for you. Fla Dem Saturday #9

I love it here. You have to have a bit of money to get in and my father was active in his Masonic Lodge activities (and CTyankee Saturday #11

I got mine done a few years back... Iggo Saturday #10

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