I have itching and pain in both ears so i went to the doctor. The doctor said he didnt see any redness or swelling and recommended over the counter meds for people with allergies called Alavert D-12. I am still having problems with my ears. It is very painful and annoying and any advice would be helpful. I have used sweet oil in my ears and i am taking pain med in addtion to the D-12 but the pain seeps through
2006-06-16 06:38:18 · 7 answers · asked by Molly Sands 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Three to five drops of the warmed oil extract of mullein flowers (Verbascum thapsus), garlic (Allium sativa), or St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), or a combination of any of the three should be placed into the affected ear. The oil of Calendula officinalis may be used in the same manner. If there is a persistent ear infection, goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) salve or tincture can be placed directly onto the outer ear or into the ear canal three to four times per day. Glycerin can be introduced into the ear if it is suspected that excessive earwax or water in the ear is causing the problem.
2006-06-17 06:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
When I have a really bad ear ache, I take a teaspoon and heat it up on the stove. Then I pour a little bit of rubbing alcohol on the spoon and put a cotton ball in it.
I squeeze the excess alcohol off and then place the warm cotton ball in my ear and put my head down, so that the alcohol in the cotton ball can run into my sore ear.
This usually helps and the alcohol evaporates.
2006-06-16 13:52:05 · answer #2 · answered by chinnookwinds 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this for years! Itching like you wouldn't beleive...then pain going through my jaw, so I would end up in the ER for pain medications for what they called "swimmers ear."
Yes, I had some water in my my eardrums; however, come to find out I have TMJ...a joint disorder in my upper jaw. Does your jaw crack when you eat or chew gum? Do you have problems opening up WIDE for you dentist? Do your ears ring as well as itch? If so, TMJ could be your problem. I would consult your dentist about this problem if your doctor can't figure it out. If your dentist doesn't treat TMJ (mine doesn't), he/she will refer you to someone who does. Good Luck!
2006-06-16 13:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mom of One in Wisconsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Codeine based cough syrup helps an ear ache.
2006-06-16 13:42:09 · answer #4 · answered by kiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using warm olive oil put it in a spoon then pour it
in your ears.
2006-06-16 22:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by tracie_344 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to another doctor. you have fluid in them. its allergys.you may have to have ear tubes put in them.
2006-06-16 14:06:14 · answer #6 · answered by bay bay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEVER
2006-06-16 13:41:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋