i have this pain in my right ear. and it kind of spreads along the corner of my jaw and my cheek bone. i've got some prescription drops i had used for a previous ear infection but they expired in october.
this feels like an ear infection but it just popped up today, didnt have any problems last night or yesterday. i'm sick of going to the doctors. (i just had a baby and those damn prenatal visits get you damn sick of this ****) would it be okay to use those drops? or is there anything around the house i could use? how long should i wait if the pain persists before i go to the doctor?
2006-12-26 13:37:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Don't wait,Whether you like it or not you should go to the doctors right away.I had to have tubes put in mt hear because i waited.Not a bad thing,it's just better to get it checked out before it gets to that point.Home Remedies,keep your ear free of any thing that will irritate it,Regularly clean your nasal passage.The greatest pain reliever is warm,moist heat around the ache.Such as a hot rung out towel that is pressed lightly against the ear.2-After a shower or bath blow dry your ear with the warm) setting of the hair dryer instead of wiping and rubbing them.3-Mineral oil that is derived from mineral sources,such as petroleum because it inexpensive and rarely causes allergic reactions,put some in you ear before you bath or shower,or go swimming.4-Wear ear plugs in the bath or shower,or while swimming.5-Warm a few drops of olive oil in a spoon.Using a dropper,put 2-3 drops in each ear after the oil has cooled down.This will help relieve the pain.6- Excessive earwax can cause hearing problems and aches.Put a capful of hydrogen peroxide in each ear,let it set for a minute or two,and then let it drain out.7-A hot water bottle wrapped in a towel also makes a comforting pillow for an aching ear.These are just a few remedies.For more go to klienwachter.com/adarticles/Article/home-remedies-for ear aches/3078.Don't know if you need to type in all of that but try it.
2006-12-26 14:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by Willnotlietoyou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using your hairdryer to sooth an ear ache. The warm (not hot) air when blown in your ear will relieve some of the pain. You could also use a hot water bottle as a pillow and place on the ear that's sore.
Also, ear aches are worse at night because you're lying down. Try propping your head up at night with lots or pillows. This always help me!
Good luck and I hope your feeling better soon! :)
2006-12-27 05:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by singlebravesfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my thighs hurt, I went to the park on my bike because i was feeling anxious. I was just listening to my mp3s and riding laps. I noticed it was getting darker, and this lady asks me "have you been counting laps?" I had not. She informed me I had gone 20 In the hour that she was there with her kids. that is ten miles. I was there an hour, before she got there, so I can only assume I went 20 Miles. It didn't hurt untill I got off the bike. But it is cool that I can go that far without dying. I didn't think I could.
2016-03-13 22:21:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ouch, sounds painful. Are you on any other medications? Some medications can give you ear and jaw pain. If you are taking anything look at the side effects. I wouldn't use outdated medications, and be careful with any medications if you are nursing. Are your'e teeth healthy? There are many reasons for ear/jaw pain, make an appointment with an ENT as soon as possible. Good luck and hope you feel better soon.
2006-12-26 13:43:41 · answer #4 · answered by mainemode 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might try a decongestant like sudafed - sometimes the pain is from blockage that occurs from inflammed tissues, and a decongestant can sometimes open up the blockage. An ear infection is not a medical emergency, but don't wait more than a day to see the doctor - it's not worth risking hearing loss by waiting too long.
2006-12-26 13:45:15 · answer #5 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are not sure if it is an infection or not don't use the drops. Try laying on a warm heating pad for while to see if this helps. You can also use tea tree oil on a cotton ball.
2006-12-26 13:43:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use perioxde, pour a little in the ear little it bubble eating up the infection, you can hear it bubble, then turn head over and let the fluid drain out. you can do this as often as you need to. and it is a cheap remedy.
2006-12-26 13:41:50 · answer #7 · answered by c504play 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a washcloth in a cup and fill it with steaming water and tilt your head and lay your ear over the cup...it help to drain and takes most of the pain away
2006-12-26 13:45:47 · answer #8 · answered by jennifer m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u have pain in your ear, most likely it is an infection. u would definitely need antibiotics. maybe u can call your dr. and tell him about it. most likely if this is a common problem for u he would just call in a prescription for u, which would result in no hospital visits. i know ear infections are extremely painful.
2006-12-26 13:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can lose your hearing. Please do not be silly and go to the doctor.
Lost my hearing in one ear due to an ear infection.
2006-12-26 13:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋