I have a bad ear infection. Help?

Question

I have swimmer's ear along with extreme wax build up. I've been to the doctor and I was given antibiotic ear drops. I'm supposed to take them 4 times a day for 10 days, then use an ear wax softener for 4 days. Then on August 18th my ear will be irrigated. I've been lying on a heating pad at night for about 30 minutes but it doesn't seem to help. I'm also taking pain reliever which is not helping. Is there ANYTHING I can do to lessen the pain? It pain has brought me to tears twice today. I'm not usually one to complain but this is horrible...

Answer 1

maybe u should go to the doctor

Answer 2

not really try ibuprofen

Answer 3

I always try home remedies at home before I go to the doctor. It is cheaper and sometimes I feel better than taking a bunch of meds... I always use peroxide to get rid of ear wax it eats it up. I just pour some in my ear let it fizzle, and it will.. then I let it drain out.... I also had water in my ear and used it, it did help. after the peroxide drains I dry the ear as much as possible then I put  neosporin in my ear, the amount depends on how bad it is infected If it is infected bad I pack it then put in Cotton. It fights infection and also acts as a lubricant. This really has helped me with numerous ear problems.

Answer 4

I know what you mean, I woke up in the night a couple of years ago from the pain of an ear infection. You could try chewing gum. The motion of your jaw loosens the buildup in your ear.

Answer 5

My gran used to put salt in a wash rag and heat it for 30 seconds and put it over my ear.. the salt and heat draw out the infection.

Its always worked for me

Answer 6

I am so sorry that is terrible.  I just went through something similar last year and I wanted to shoot myself in the head.  I think you need to call your doctor and tell them that if they don't give you something for the pain you are going to drink yourself into a stupor.  If the antibiotics haven't cleared it up, you definately need to go back to the doctor to ask for pain meds.

Answer 7

Go to the doctor.

Answer 8

lts best to go see a doctor. you may need a antibiotic to kill the infection

Answer 9

hey chelsea first go to ur doctor and tell him to give antibiotic pills as the eardrops are not working cuz maybe the bacteria have developed a resistance to it and if the doctor gives the antibiotic pill take them for the whole time he prescribes it for u and it should be about a week and then nextime when u r swimming try to use ear sealers and for the pain 2 tablets of panadol should do the work but as for profen it is stronger and more effective than panadol however i don't recommend it since it is addictive after a while but should be fine to use for about 2 weeks cheers :P