Relief for ear infection??

Monday I went to the hospital (being Easter Monday didn't know if any dr's office would be open) because I thought I might have an ear infection in my right ear...Turns out the dr said I had fluid behind my ear and just keep taking my cold meds (had a bad cold for a week now) and just wait it out. Wednesday I went to the walk in clinic because my left side was sore now and not only was it my ear but my jaw...I wasn't even sure if it was an ear infection or a tooth issue at that point. The dr gave me 2 prescriptions at that point...Penicillin because my throat was all red and my ear drops (Locacorten Vioform). I tried going back to work last night (fast food restaurant) and found myself in a lot of pain .. I guess the drops make my ear sensitive to sound.. I have to use these drops for 5 days too.


Is there anything I can do to help with this so that I can still work but not be in so much pain???





Thanks

Relief for ear infection??
I've had fluid in my ear many times. And being half deaf in the first place, it is very uncomfortable. The doc is right. You wait it out. He gave you the same things I was always given. Within a week or so, it should feel better. But yeah, cold meds, might help ease the pressure some. But get an excuse for work, you body needs to rest.
Reply:Dr. do not like to give it but if yours will vicadin will do what at you want. ask for it
Reply:OOh... I know how that can ache. The best remedies are: warmth and decongestants. Pseudoepherine (sp?) is cheap, safe, and non-drowsy. It's job is to dry up sinus/nasal/ear passage fluid. Ironically, you should drink a lot of h20 with all these medicines (that's including your penicillin) Find it in the store, or generic, brand for lowest cost.


And the warmth -oh baby - it's a major comfort. Invest in a heat pad (trust me... eventually everyone needs a heat pad!), or place a washcloth in the hottest h20 you can stand and then on your ear/jaw. Then, to keep this warm, lay head on soft pillow, sore side down. The gravity also helps relieve the pain and gives the fluid a chance to drain, if it can.


And that's my 2 cents worth.


Oh, yeah... my 'hat's off to you' for wanting to show up when you're struggling with such discomfort. That's what real men do. (I'm presuming... you are a man, right?) Right on.



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