I have swimmer's ear and it is so painful and I have lost most all of my hearing.  How soon did the pain go away after you started on antibiotics? How soon until your hearing returned? Thanks.
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I've had it all sweetheart! NOO FUN! It must stink to not be able to here. I don't really know how long it took me to get my hearing back. I don't know if I have lost all my hearing from this. But then again I am deaf and wear hearing aids! POOR YOU!! Hope you get feeling better fast!
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Put some peroxide on a Q-tip and put it in your ear and just kinda let it set there. That should do the trick and clean out any bacteria that may be in there.
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Ok I got an industrial piercing on 9/30. It took 3 weeks for the pain from getting bumped to go down. As long as there is no puss you should not have an infection. As of now if it gets bumped it hardly hurts at all compared to how bad it used to. What I would try is the sea salt soaks mentioned before. You have to take a cup of warm water (make it as warm as you can without it burning you) and 1 teaspoon of sea salt (which you can find in the spices section of a store) and tip your head to the side and let the water soak your piercing for 5-15 min. If you do get an infection do it for at least 10 minutes at a time. Do these soaks 2-3 times a day. What it does is give the bacteria a nice warm salty place to go. To get the full affect you need to soak it for at least 10 min. Then make sure you rince your ear off afterwards and dry it with a paper towel or cotton ball (not a towel or anything that could have bacteria on it itself). I know the first 2 weeks are the hardest but do the soaks and it should get better. Feel free to email me if you have any more questions!
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Whatever you do, don't dig around inside your ear or syringe the canal yourself.  Speak to your primary care provider and request another referral to another ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat specialist -- same as an Otolaryngologist).  I know you've seen one already but try it again.  The pain you feel is real.  Be prepared to describe the fluid.  Taking with you a specimen, as was suggested, is a good idea.  If you are again told that there's nothing wrong with your ear, be glad for that and make an appointment with your dentist to rule out dental involvement.
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Garlic, as one of the answerers already said, is a natural antibiotic when eaten raw. However, my suggestion is that it could be dangerous to let an ear infection go without treatment because it can get so bad that it can lead to eventual hearing loss; this happened to someone I knew years ago. Call a doctor, and if it is finances that keep you from going, explain it to them. There are public health clinics that you may be able to go to, but be prepared for paperwork. Although I am a natural/alternative medicine advocate, I still feel there are times when a visit to the doctor is necessary, (or a homeopathic practitioner if you are fortunate enough to live near one). Please don't take a chance with your hearing, call around if it is financial and hopefully you will be able to find a doctor who is willing to work with you with the cost of the visit/antibiotic. I hope all goes well for you!
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Would you please call your family doctor it could be lots of things. From an inner ear issue or worst Please get to some sort of Medical provider. Do not go alone.
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Sounds like your cold got "in your ear".  Glad you are seeing the doctor.  You may need antibiotics to clear this up.  If left untreated, it could potentially effect your hearing.  Sounds like you caught it in time.  (No pun intended).  ; )
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i perforated both my eardrums as a child and although the perforations healed,( but it does leave scar tissue ) i do still have a slight loss of hearing in both ears, if your son is not already in the care of an E.N.T. doctor, then i would advise that you get him referred to one as soon as possible, they will then do an audiogram which is a hearing test to determine what if any damage there is to his hearing, they will also do follow up checks at later dates to monitor the progress of his hearing.\ngood luck, and i hope all goes well for him.
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I would start taking Sudifed as soon as it gets close to the time that the infection starts. It will help to keep the tubes that drain the ear clear. That way the fluids cannot back up and give you the infection. I have the same problem and cannot fly on a plane because of it. I have taken 4 airplane trips in my life and had to have surgery on my ears after each and everyone of them.
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I'm a Scuba instructor hope this helps...\nTwo answers....\n\nShorts are fine. I use them. Ones about knee level. They may bunch up and feel uncomfortable. Speedos or skins are very comfy.\n\nAlmost all dive courses start in a pool or shallow water. You should get a better understanding of how your ear will react in deeper water. Talk to your instructor. He has the knowledge and experience to deal with this. It is very common.\n\nEar equalization is very important in diving. If you have problems trying to equalizing on land, it may be difficult in the water. Practice before you go. Pinch the nose just enough so air doesn't escape. Blow slowly and increase the pressure. When you hear a click or a sound in your ear, it has cleared. In the water, try facing the ear that doesn't clear upwards and turn your head left and right. Remember to equalize early and often. \n\nTry swallowing. Swallow big or exaggerated. This works for some people.\n\nSome divers including myself when I'm sick use SUDAFED. It doesn't make you drowsy and one or two tabs are good for 4 hours+. I have had 100's of customers use it with no allergic reaction. To be on the safe side consult your doctor.\n\nHope this helps..Good luck!
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No, I suffer with tinnitis & have never taken antibiotics & wouldn't make a connection if I had. Have you been exposed to any extra loud noises recently? Because that would be a major factor.
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Same thing happened to my guy, but he's a music fanatic with the headphones...ended up going to the ER for it cuz I couldn't get it all. I got a lot too. Dr. pulled out 2x as much as what you said. He told him that some people poduce wax faster than others. But it took like a month or so to get that bad. Maybe 2 months max. It's just that those people have stickier wax than most people. Dr said not to use q-tips cuz it'd shove it in further. But to wash out canal with a bulb syringe with warm water often to reduce build up. It was rock hard too when it came out, and really dark. Ew. He was having a hell of a time hearing. I could hear his music through his headphones when he was across the room! When he was almost deaf is when I said lemme see.
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I'm 27 and I just had my tonsils out 3 weeks ago.  My tonsils were huge & I was getting tonsilliths - plus everytime I get strep it gets worse & worse.  In most people your adenoids shrink as you get older (sometimes they don't) - mine were fine so I didn't end up having the adenoidectomy. \n\nThe day after the surgery, my throat hurt but all in all I felt fine.  I cleaned my car out, washed it, etc.  My doctor had told me I would need 2 weeks off of work and at that point I was thinking "yeah right".  \n\nIf you're that kind of person (thinking "I'll be fine") - heed your doctor's advice!!!!  You will NEED the full 2 weeks!)  I originally only took 1 week (had the surgery on a Tuesday and took the rest of the week off).  I ended up missing most of the 2nd week anyway.\n\nHere's why:\n\nAbout the 3rd day post surgery, it felt like I got hit by a truck.  I felt AWFUL.  My throat, tongue, ears and head hurt like hell.  Here's how you feel (not to scare you) - it's like you have a migraine, double ear infection & huge canker sores in the back of your throat.  You have to be careful not to eat things with salt or spices because it kills your throat!!  I just wanted to sleep.  Cold food (ice cream etc.) was NOT soothing to me.  I wanted chicken noodle soup (warm - NOT HOT - food)\n\nAfter about the 10th day, I felt much better.  The worst part about the whole ordeal was the ear pain.  My ENT said that most people call on about the 6th day complaining of the ear pain.  It still hurts when I yawn (like there's a sprained muscle in my throat) & food doesn't taste right but other then that I'm fine.  \n\nI've had TONS of ear problems (cholesteatoma, ear bone reconstruction etc.) - I don't know how much those were associated with the tonsil stuff.  Since my last ear surgery in February of 2005 I've been fine w/ the ear stuff and since it's only been 3 weeks, I can't really answer the question about ear/throat problems being better just yet. \n\nHope this helps & didn't scare you - let me know if you have any other questions.
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Yes it was normal for me anyways.  As long as your ear isnt turning red in that spot and staying red and that it isnt oozing good you should be fine. Wash your ears gentle with non scented anti bacterial soap and you should be on your way to healing fast :)\n\nHere is what you should do for taking care of your piercing:\n\nAlways wash your hands with soap and water before touching the pierced area or jewelry to keep bacteria from your hands away from the piercing site. Keeping the pierced area clean is the most important way to prevent infection. \n\nCleanse the piercing site with appropriate solution as frequently as recommended for that particular site, and for the full length of time recommended for healing. (See third paragraph.)\n\nKeep pierced area free of chemicals such as perfume, hair spray or hair gel. After showering, rinse the pierced area with clear water to remove soap or shampoo residue. \n\nDo not hold a public telephone against a newly pierced ear. Clean your telephone frequently with a disinfectant. \n\nFollowing ear or facial piercing, be sure your pillowcase is clean and changed frequently. \n\nA gauze pad or cotton swab can be used to clean crusts from around the jewelry. Use a new swab for each piercing site. Jewelry should be rotated once or twice while applying solution during each cleaning. \n\nEarrings should not be removed or changed for at least a month, and should be worn continually for the first 4 to 6 months. Other piercing sites may require more specific care. \n\nIf you do get an infection here is what you can do:\n\nIf signs of infection (increased redness, tenderness, heat, swelling) occur in a piercing that is through cartilage, seek medical treatment with antibiotics immediately. An infection of a piercing in cartilage may form a permanent swollen lump (keloid) on the ear. \n\nMild infections of the ear lobe (soft tissue) may be treated with proper cleansing and the local use of antibiotic ointment daily for one to two weeks. Jewelry should be left in to allow drainage of exudate. If no improvement, medical evaluation and treatment is recommended.
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Yes.  You'll need to go to the doctor to get the correct antibiotic.  Last middle ear infection I had I was given antibiotic ear drops instead of pills and it worked great!
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If you can't see your family Dr. until Monday, I'd recommend going to a 24 hour clinic or emergency room.  If the dizziness is so severe that the accompanying nausea has prevented you from getting any hydration or nutrition, you need to get stabilized ASAP.  \n\nIf the dizziness is a spinning sensation (vertigo), it's probably your inner ear- again a number of things can cause it; a viral or bacterial infection of the inner or middle ear, a rupture in an inner ear membrane that leads to Meniere's disease, or loose particles within the inner ear that cause Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Even neurological problems like Migraine headaches and strokes can cause dizziness and balance problems.\n\nBe sure to provide as many details as you can to help pinpoint the cause. Include: when did the symptoms start? Did you have any other symptoms related to the dizziness (headache, ringing or other noises in the ear [tinnitus], pressure or pain in the ear/s, nausea/vomiting, visual changes, etc.)? Did you have any prescription changes in the month preceding the initial onset? Had you been ill in the month preceding the initial onset? How long do the episodes last? During an episode, what does the "dizziness" really feel like? Is there anything that seems to trigger or signal an episode? Is there anything you can do that seems to help you feel better? Does anyone else in your family history have similar symptoms? Have you ever had similar symptoms, or a history of ear problems before?\n\nDizziness and nausea is like a headache or fever -- it's a vague symptom, and getting a detailed case history is really the best way to narrow down options and select diagnostic tests.  But don't wait any longer to get checked out, because the sooner it gets properly diagnosed and treated, the better your chances for a complete recovery.
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I'm having ear trouble myself these days.  I've been reading about it on the web site I've included below.  It says that sometimes, the ear drum bursts, releasing the fluid and making the child feel better. (Burst ear drums usually heal up by themselves.) While most ear infections improve without any treatment, doctors prefer to use antibiotics to clear up severe cases.\n\nI hope this helps and your niece is better soon.