Comments | gedrean: Serious ear ache, ringing, wat do?

gedrean

Serious ear ache, ringing, wat do?

Apr 07, 2011 09:51

So on Monday I woke up with a Sinus drip in my throat and a severe case of sore throat from it. This progressed to actual mucus problems by Tuesday, wherein I got some Mucinex, began treating it, and generally have been suffering from mild-to-moderate symptoms of Teh Sick (tm ( Read more... )

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maxgoof April 7 2011, 14:44:16 UTC

This sounds primarily like an allergy. I would check with a doctor about that, first, or try taking Aleve.

The rest should clear with the treatment of the allergy.

gedrean April 7 2011, 20:59:42 UTC

See my comment. Thanks for input tho :)

xolo April 7 2011, 16:31:07 UTC

I'm guessing a ruptured eardrum from what you describe. I've had that a number of times - I had frequent ear infections as a child. I'd see the doctor. The eardrum just has to heal on its own, but you want treatment for the infection.

gedrean April 7 2011, 20:59:58 UTC

See my comment - thanks for input! You were right!

gedrean April 7 2011, 21:00:39 UTC

So it turns out my sinus infection which is what I had, turned into an ear infection with the blockage letting bacteria climb their way up and attack my ear!

So I'm now equipped with Antibiotic weaponry!

mystee April 7 2011, 23:06:27 UTC

Sounds similar to what I've been fighting off and on I've had 2 rounds of antibiotics with minimal effectiveness and pretty much lost my voice entirely x 2. My MD thinks it is severe allergies which lead to ear infection/sinus infections. I went to an allergist and am trying to de-dustify my house. (which they say will help) in the mean time you feel better and I hope the antibiotics kick it. but if they don't or it returns I recommend looking into possible cause being prolonged exposure to an allergen. or just start taking some anti-histamines. (assuming it comes back)

xolo April 7 2011, 23:28:45 UTC

Have you tried the Neti pot? I have a lifelong history of sinus trouble, and it really made a difference for me.

mystee April 7 2011, 23:45:38 UTC

A co-worker suggested that. However I have a real phobia of water in my face especially near my nose. (I was 15 before I could put my head under shower water). needless to say putting my head over steamy water purposefully would probably cause me a panic attack. However I know many people who swear by the.

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