I have tonsillitis, and it infected my inner ear, and ruptured my eardrum, but it seems manageable now. I'm taking a natural antibiotic, aspirin, C, and zinc. And watching what I eat and resting. Is this as serious as some friends say? I don't have any money or health insurance.
I'm not in pain right now, but I lost four hours sleep last night to excruciating pain in my ear before it re-ruptured and drained.
2007-03-14 13:59:41 · 12 answers · asked by skunkytruck 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Update: due to aspirin, a blood thinner, I went to the ER last night for a 45min bloody nose. So I have viral tonsillitis and a tiny tear in my right eardrum, but I'm on antibiotics now, and the doctor wasn't too worried.
I got a job, too. So maybe in a while I'll even have ins! At least I can pay for the ER trip.
Thanks for all your advice!
2007-03-15 12:40:36 · update #1
I would go to the er. In my town, we have what they call "forgivness bill". If you can't pay your bill, they will forgive it only one time and you don't have to pay. (That is only if the bill is not sky high) The only thing you can do is call your local er and check.
I hope you feel better soon.
2007-03-14 14:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by jjcad5 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there is an Urgent Care center in your area, that would be cheaper than a regular hospital Emergency Room and for something like what you've got, they would be just as effective. It's not immediately life threatening, so I wouldn't go straight to the ER. If you don't have a regular doctor, go to an Urgent Care.
2007-03-14 21:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by cmm_home 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A ruptured eardrum can be very serious especially since infection caused it. You really need to see a dr. I don't want to scare you but if you let it go, you could end up with meningitis. You need medical treatment.
2007-03-14 21:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by iceemama 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do get your ear checked out. Here's a helpful link @ mayo clinic on ruptured eardrums, what it is, treatment and why it's a good idea (potential hearing loss, infection)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ruptured-eardrum/DS00499/DSECTION=7
2007-03-14 21:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by coffeesweetie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the emergency room really soon! There is a posibility of getting and infection and maybe losing your hearing. It is better if you get it checked out while it is still treatable.
2007-03-14 21:07:55 · answer #5 · answered by dancemusicalsdance 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would have a doctor look at it and there must be
some way for you to get into the doctor or E.R.
you need to have this looked at no matter what
2007-03-14 21:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats too bad about the heath insurence but yes you should go to a doctor of some kind because you probley need mabey a stronger antibotic poor guy please go it will be worth it it might get really bad if you dont go longer you weight the worst it gets ....
2007-03-15 01:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by davanna m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as the son of a herbalist let me help you with this one... if you have a GNC in your area or a kroger or wal-mart or any major store go and get lysine capsules , garlic capsules and vitamin c and take 3 of each 3 times a day....
2007-03-14 21:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by granpajoel 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should get to a doctor. it might develop, and become really dangerous.
2007-03-14 21:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by jerr252 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
umm.i think you should see a doctor.
2007-03-14 21:08:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋