i have swimmer's ear and am taking the anti-biotic ear drops& motrin. What other remedies could i try? i mostly need relief of pain and discomfort. thanks!
2006-09-11 04:10:29 · 5 answers · asked by cuddles 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Ask the doctor that gave you the antibiotic drop to prescribe you some Otic Pain drops and you may be able to eliminate the use of the motrin unless it's main function is its' anti inflamatory properties.
2006-09-11 05:11:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cayman_tac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can use this in conjunction with the ear drops you are currently using, but my boss (a doctor) advises our patients to make a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% rubbing alcohol. Put a few drops in each ear after swimming and showering to prevent "swimmers ear." It really does help!
Hope this was of some use to you, and good luck!
2006-09-11 11:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vinegar works well. Use clear vinegar at full strength and pour into ear canal, allow one minute then place cotton in ear. Repeat this 2-3 times a day for up to 3 days if it still persists see your doc! Opps din't see you were already on antibiotic drops. Cancel the vinegar, lol. Try using a gentle heating pad.
2006-09-11 18:36:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been told by friends who have that prob that a few drops of rubbing alcohol in the ear canal after swimming or showering drys out and prevents .
2006-09-11 11:31:11 · answer #4 · answered by S G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use rubbing alcohol to dry the ear canal out.
2006-09-11 13:05:53 · answer #5 · answered by shortfrog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋