Ow. I think I have an ear infection..

[Danman]

My left ear has been hurting the past couple days but I thought it was a pimple. Well, the pain hasn't subsided yet and it still hurts. I don't think I ever had an ear infection before. I don't have doctor access, is there any over the counter medicine I can take? I don't even know if this is an ear infection, it feels like there is sore part in my ear but it doesn't feel like its under pressure. Any suggestions?

 

[Danman]

Someone help!

 

[steveeast112]

:beer: That calls for beer!

 

[upsciLLion]

Does it feel deep inside your ear? I usually just wait out ear infections, but I've never had one so bad I wanted to die like most others describe them as.

ups

 

[Danman]

Originally posted by: upsciLLion
Does it feel deep inside your ear? I usually just wait out ear infections, but I've never had one so bad I wanted to die like most others describe them as.

ups

No, it feels right at the hole........heh heh. That's funnah.

 

[amnesiac]

I've had an ear infection / eustacian tube blockage for about 6 months now. I can hear clearly for about 4-5 seconds if I pop my ears but then it gets blocked again. Ughhhhhhh.

 

[Lash444]

Haha...i had both ears infected from swimming in my lake. One ruptured my ear drum the other was just about to rupture. The doctor said I have an unbelievable pain tolerance. The reason i went in was because it did hurt a little, and I wanted them to check it out. That point didnt come until the day I was swinging a golf club around, just horsing around like any high schooler would) and just my luck it hit me by the ear. Wasnt even a bad blow by any means, but it knocked me to the ground it hurt so bad. Damn that hurt.

 

[Azraele]

Is it just one spot or does the whole ear ache?

 

[Danman]

Originally posted by: Azraele
Is it just one spot or does the whole ear ache?

It feels more like one spot now. Ugh, I just got back from Walgreens and the bastards won't give me anything without a doctor's prescription.

 

[SirStev0]

aspirin and ibprofin will reduce the swelling if it is a simple infection... however if it is a bad bacterial infection and you are really inflammed you should hit a doctor up but quick...

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Take a towel and use an iron on it. That'll get it warm, put it over the ear. Also, when you go outside, if it is cold or windy, wear a headband or something to keep air out.

If you get tired of the iron thing, get a ziplock bag of hot water, put a thin towel or napkin around it if it's too hot and use that. Microwave as needed.

 

[drum]

if it is an ear infection its not a very bad one. You should probably have it looked at nonetheless. I would get them when i was 5 or 7. writhing pain, impossible to sleep ect. can't hear as well out of the left ear as I can the right ear as a result. Had to get antibiotics of which I can no longer remember the name

 

[Danman]

Well my gf put some peroxide in my ear and the pain has really subsided. I haven't touched it since so I can't feel it unless I touch it. Hopefully it'll go away. Thanks guys.

 

[Alchemist99]

I wouldn't take any chances, ear infections can be real painfull, I've had a few, go see the doctors and get some antibiotics asap!

 

[Spoooon]

Last ear infection I had, I started taking some advil. It worked for a day or two. Then the swelling got out of control. 3 doctors and 3 weeks or so later, I was finally prescribed an antibiotic powerful enough to kill the infection.

My ear had to be drained. The whole ordeal was pretty terrible.

 

I have a brain infection.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga
Take a towel and use an iron on it. That'll get it warm, put it over the ear. Also, when you go outside, if it is cold or windy, wear a headband or something to keep air out.

If you get tired of the iron thing, get a ziplock bag of hot water, put a thin towel or napkin around it if it's too hot and use that. Microwave as needed.

Yes, moist heat.

I would also suggest a heating pad if you have one