BMW Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I posted a bit about a week ago regarding my middle ear infection. I had a head cold about 2-3 weeks ago... a 24 hours one... very mild. Then, 11 days ago my left ear began to hurt. I put garlic oil in it and went to bed. Next day it seemed okay, but hard to hear... Next day, half way through the day, the pain came back, so I used more garlic oil and went to bed. Next day pain got much worse and I got dizzy and nauseaus. So, off to the Dr. I went and he said it was a middle ear infection and that garlic oil does not work because it is behind the ear drum. I have taken my antibiotics without missing doses. It'll be a week tomorrow that I started. My ear hurts!! I want to put garlic oil in it again, but that seems to stop me from hearing for a day... and I already feel like I am living in a HUGE mental fog. Any ideas???? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I would call your Dr. and tell him that this antibiotic is not working. He may need to put you on another one because you should not still be having pain after taking the medicine for so long. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I would call your Dr. and tell him that this antibiotic is not working. He may need to put you on another one because you should not still be having pain after taking the medicine for so long. :grouphug: :iagree: with this. Also I use a rice sock for my girls to relieve the pain. Just take a sock fill it with uncooked rice. Warm in the microwave and lay it in the ear. Always works for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 They make numbing ear drops to help with the pain until the antibiotic starts working. I'm not sure if they are OTC or not, though! I hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 You need to get the fluid drained. I would take something like mucinex sinus D or sudafed plus benedryl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I agree you need to call your Dr. and tell him you are still in pain. Your antibiotic obviously didn't work and you probably need another one. I had a terrible ear infection a couple of years ago. My eardrum actually burst. It was horrible. You should also ask for a prescription for numbing drops to help with the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I agree, if the antibiotic was going to work, it would have by now. If it was me, I would see the doc again asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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