Question about an ear infection

Question

I was diagnosed with an ear infection a few days ago [I am 21 and this is my 2nd ear infection in a year, which is weird] my DR. kind of blows me off when I go in there, but I have a headache on the side of my head the ear infection is on, from the top of my neck [base of my skull] all the way through my ear and temple on my right side. I don't have any swelling or fever just pain, ear ache, stuffiness in my ear, and I feel like c**p. Is this normal for an ear infection? Or should I make an appt and go back to the DR. tomorrow? Thanks!

Answer 1

When you were diagnosed you should have been given an antibiotic, these normally take 48 hours of so before they start working and making you feel better.  With no swelling, fever or any new symptoms there is not really much the doctor can do to make you feel any better.  Give it a few more days and see if it feels better.

Answer 2

Are you seeing an ENT?

My father-in-law had terrible trouble with his ears, literally out of nowhere.  They ended up putting tubes in after a year of problems.  

Answer 3

Make an appt to see a EENT, a specialist of ear eyes nose and throat.  Your hearing is very important

Answer 4

It is perfectly normal.  Ear infections hurt like heck.  My daughter has one from swimmers ear.  She is in so much pain.  Make sure that you aren't getting water in your ear when you shower.  The best thing is to wear earplugs.  They even have stuff over the counter for swimmers ear.