Stethoscope bothering my ears

[datajunkette]

Is it normal for a stethoscope to hurt my ear canals so much? I am new to this as I am a nursing student. I tried changing the earbuds but that didn't seem to help much either. I can't imagine working all day like that. Anyone else have this problem? What solved it? I bought the Littmann Cardiology III, it is sort of heavy....could that be the problem? Or do I just need to get used to it!

I know my original ipod earbuds didn't work well with my ears either and I had to buy the Sony brand with the tiny buds.

[JStyles1]

fyi - i just purchased a littmann cardiology iii and it only came with the grey ear tips, three pair including the ones already on it. when i ordered the student kit (free) from littman they sent the black ones, id tag and disc.

wow! they may have changed whats included with the stethoscope. the grey ones feel like rocks to me. im surprised that you guys didnt have the black ones included in your box originally.