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    Ear Infections, cures please

    I'm going to try and see the Doctor tomorrow morning ( again )

    I've got a ear infection, and went to the doctors 5 days ago, he gave me Amoxicillin 500mg, it's a 21 capsule dose, I've taken 16 capsules so far, and I'm not 1 little bit better,

    and half my face is now swollen, depriving the world of my handsome good looks ,

    has anyone taken anything else that's had better results???????

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    That sounds like its taken hold - hence why the doc has given you pills..

    When I feel it coming on, I normally sit my my head over a bucket of hot water, towel over the top keeping the steam in. I add Tigerbalm into the water - but menthol works. I do it for 15 mins, hour break, then repeat. I yawn when breathing in to the right places.. but thats just me.
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    thanks Wilbo, do you think that would do any good at my stage?????

    Quote Originally Posted by wilbo
    That sounds like its taken hold - hence why the doc has given you pills..

    When I feel it coming on, I normally sit my my head over a bucket of hot water, towel over the top keeping the steam in. I add Tigerbalm into the water - but menthol works. I do it for 15 mins, hour break, then repeat. I yawn when breathing in to the right places.. but thats just me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Shaw
    thanks Wilbo, do you think that would do any good at my stage?????
    I can't see that it would hurt.. - but then I am not a doctor..

    My doc also recommends warm olive oil dripped into the ear if you have a build up of wax.. that also works well over a few days..
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    Jim whatever you do make sure you finish the 21 day course of anti- biotics.
    So many people fail to do this and end up building up an immunity to the drugs. Thios has contributed to an increase in hospital acquired illnesses such as MRSA.
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    I think a couple of knitting needles would do the trick nicely Jim.

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    That sounds like an abcess to me. ok im not a doctor but its 10/1 on.

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    Distaclor tablets twice a day for 7 days & Gentisone HC drops into the ear three times a day for 7 days normally sorts me out in jig time.
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    When this has cleared up you might want to look into getting a pro-ear mask - just a thought...

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    Quote Originally Posted by buchhawk
    That sounds like an abcess to me. ok im not a doctor but its 10/1 on.
    God I hope not for Jim's sake! I got one in my outer ear last May & it still sends shivers down my spine. It was bloody agony & I had to attend the Eye & ear hospital in Dublin three times a week for a fortnight to get the dressing changed.

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