I'm not at all "thrilled," as you say, that this candle business didn't work. But remember what information you used to justify it: it all started as a "who gives a shit if it's a scam, it's $2." It ended up costing you over $70, and you were lucky no permanent damage was done via melting wax, or you'd have to go to the "idiot doctors" and pay thousands more to get your ear fixed. Maybe the nerds have a point with all this debunking afterall.
And if you do choose to go with a prayer, just get one off the internet and don't pay some scumbag another dime. FYI, there have been scientific studies done debunking prayers, and not by Mythbusters.
Why don't we just stick with science. Why does science work?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_method
And don't use a waterpik:
http://blogs.wsj.com/health/2008/09/...ndle-or-q-tip/ SAID BY SCIENTISTS ON THE WALL STREET JOURNAL!!!!!!!
Finally, to get liquid out of your ear, usually just laying down facing up (so that the ear is horizontal) works for me, then as you feel stuff pour out, tip to the side.