England has been getting all our storms.

That's why ear plugs are so clutch. They work and it takes two seconds to put in before you surf, and you're good to go. I had a fairly in depth discussion with my physician about what to do moving forward. He pretty much said that it's a combination of cold water and/or cold wind blowing that stimulates the bone growth. He recommended keeping the water out and shielding the ear canal from wind if possible. Plugs do both of those, and a hood helps a good bit with the wind too. Then you don't have to worry about mixing solutions to flush your ears or whatever.