For the last 2 weeks, I have had vertigo and occasional earache...inner ear infection-anyone ever have this?

Question

For the last 2 weeks, I have had a sensation of moving, imbalance, vertigo. No nausea or fever. Occasional earache. 2 doctors I went to said it was an inner ear infection. They cleaned my ears out (I had some wax buildup) and gave me antibiotic and medication to help with the vertigo, etc. Anyone ever have this? How long does this typically last?

Answer 1

Yes, the inner ear infection is causing the vertigo, that is one of the main symptoms of inner ear infection. It only lasts until the infection is gone. Antibiotics generally take about 3 days to begin working. As the infection clears, so should the vertigo. Make sure and take your prescription exactly as recommended and finish the complete prescription even if you begin to feel better before they are all gone. It is essential to take the entire amount prescribed, otherwise an infection may re-occur and be worse. You should feel much better anywhere from 3-7 days. If symtoms persist you may need to see your doctor again. Inner ear infections can be very serious and will nearly always affect your equilibrium. If not treated properly they can cause hearing damage.

Answer 2

Take your medication as prescribed be sure to finish them. Vertigo is kind of a side effect of the ear infection. It causes a change in your equilibrium. As soon as the infection clears up the vertigo should go away. If you finished your meds and still have the problem let your doctor know about it