Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Katejo on August 31, 2019, 04:36:20 PM
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I have had a mild but persistent left earache for the past week. At first I thought it would resolve itself but it didn't so I went to the GP yesterday and she gave me Sofradex drops. I haven't had any improvement yet and actually felt worse today. The instructions say that it should improve within 48 to 72 hours.
Has anyone used them before? Did it start to clear within that time? I am finding that, even if I lie on my side for a few minutes, it doesn't stay in the ear very well.
Any reassurance welcome. i am supposed to be going on holiday next Saturday. :'(
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It takes while if there is an infection or soreness for medication to work. Have you needed an over the counter pain relief by mouth? I remember ear ache as a child :'(
Also at this time of Life the canal narrows which can trap debris which needs syringing occasionally ::) - oh the joys! Not!
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It takes while if there is an infection or soreness for medication to work. Have you needed an over the counter pain relief by mouth? I remember ear ache as a child :'(
Also at this time of Life the canal narrows which can trap debris which needs syringing occasionally ::) - oh the joys! Not!
I managed without painkillers yesterday but have taken them today. On Thursday I thought that it was clearing up but then I woke up early on Friday with an attack of tinnitus. GP said that this was due to fluid in the ear. I thought i had better get it checked out due to my planned flight next Saturday.
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Fluid can cause pressure :-\ ? You have my sympathy. I occasionally get a sharp stabbing pain in the ear due to narrow Eustachian tubes but fortunately, nothing like I suffered as a child :-\
No dizziness hopefully?
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I was plagued by ear ache, as a child. My mum used to put olive oil in my ear, pre warmed on a spoon. She would then put a cushion on the floor and stand me on my head, holding my ankles. She insisted this gave the olive oil more chance to get right into the ear.
I'm not suggesting you stand on your head but maybe kneel with your head down or hang over the side of the bed.
Hope it improves soon.
Shadyglade
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Fluid can cause pressure :-\ ? You have my sympathy. I occasionally get a sharp stabbing pain in the ear due to narrow Eustachian tubes but fortunately, nothing like I suffered as a child :-\
No dizziness hopefully?
No not this time. I have previously had a viral infection in the same ear which caused severe dizziness for about 48 hours.
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Hello Katejo.
I'm so sorry that you are suffering. I often had earache as a child so I know how painfulit can be. My mother would also pour warmed oil into my ear, perhaps to soften any hardened wax. She also had me lay on a hot water bottle to soothe the pain. Not wishing to alarm you but one of my infections became an absyss requiring anti biotics so keep a close watch on developments.
Shadyglade - as I said my mother also used the warm oil treatment but without the acrobatics lol!
Hope you feel better soon Katejo and sending hugs.
K.
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You need to massage round your ear hole, and wiggle the cartiligey bit just in front, and the back, to help get it down ;)
I used some ear drops and it got worse after a while which I think was when the stuff got under the wax and my ear was inflamed, then it sorted itself.
I would keep taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation for a couple of days.
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Flying won't help will it?
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Flying won't help will it?
I did ask the GP about that. She thought it would be ok.
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As long as there isn't too much inflammation I suppose take lots of sweets to suck? Where abouts you going?
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You need to massage round your ear hole, and wiggle the cartiligey bit just in front, and the back, to help get it down ;)
I used some ear drops and it got worse after a while which I think was when the stuff got under the wax and my ear was inflamed, then it sorted itself.
I would keep taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation for a couple of days.
Yes mine has been worse today since starting the drops yesterday. I wish I had gone to the GP last week but I first thought it was either a virus or caused by neck/shoulder tension. I will try massaging around the ear hole.
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You need to massage round your ear hole, and wiggle the cartiligey bit just in front, and the back, to help get it down ;)
I used some ear drops and it got worse after a while which I think was when the stuff got under the wax and my ear was inflamed, then it sorted itself.
I would keep taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation for a couple of days.
Yes mine has been worse today since starting the drops yesterday. I wish I had gone to the GP last week but I first thought it was either a virus or caused by neck/shoulder tension. I will try massaging around the ear hole.
What not standing on head.??
Where is your adventurous spirit . ;D
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You need to massage round your ear hole, and wiggle the cartiligey bit just in front, and the back, to help get it down ;)
I used some ear drops and it got worse after a while which I think was when the stuff got under the wax and my ear was inflamed, then it sorted itself.
I would keep taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation for a couple of days.
Yes mine has been worse today since starting the drops yesterday. I wish I had gone to the GP last week but I first thought it was either a virus or caused by neck/shoulder tension. I will try massaging around the ear hole.
What not standing on head.??
Where is your adventurous spirit . ;D
I haven't stood on my head for about 45 years so don't fancy trying again now !🙃
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;D I'm naked, it wouldn't be a pretty sight :lol:
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You need to massage round your ear hole, and wiggle the cartiligey bit just in front, and the back, to help get it down ;)
I used some ear drops and it got worse after a while which I think was when the stuff got under the wax and my ear was inflamed, then it sorted itself.
I would keep taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation for a couple of days.
Did you carry on needing ibuprofen after you had finished the ear drops? I have been on them for 72 hours now and only a slight improvement. Overall I don't feel quite as bad as on sat/Sun but still have the same discomfort in the ear.
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You need to massage round your ear hole, and wiggle the cartiligey bit just in front, and the back, to help get it down ;)
I used some ear drops and it got worse after a while which I think was when the stuff got under the wax and my ear was inflamed, then it sorted itself.
I would keep taking ibuprofen to help with inflammation for a couple of days.
Did you carry on needing ibuprofen after you had finished the ear drops? I have been on them for 72 hours now and only a slight improvement. Overall I don't feel quite as bad as on sat/Sun but still have the same discomfort in the ear.
I think it is probably worth having a word with the pharmacist to see how long these things should take, and if there is a next step. I have only ever used the non antibiotic ear drops and they need to be used for 5 days - the discomfort lasted about 3. (My GP at the time would not prescribe any antibiotics unless as a last resort so I got the steroid-only stuff after repeated visits and it didn't work >:( )
I have a friend who uses the sofradex as she has hearing aids and gets irritation from those, so she uses it if she gets a flare up but she rings up and gets a prescription as soon as they seem iffy - will see her on weds.
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Discomfort is different from ear ache though. So the drug is probably doing it's job. Another 24 hours should see improvement.
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Discomfort is different from ear ache though. So the drug is probably doing it's job. Another 24 hours should see improvement.
I have just started my packing to take my mind off the ear :)
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Have a good time! I understood that a hot water bottle was wrong as it can encourage inflammation and even burn the surrounding skin.
How are symptoms this morning?
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Have a good time! I understood that a hot water bottle was wrong as it can encourage inflammation and even burn the surrounding skin.
How are symptoms this morning?
I still felt bad yesterday but today is much better :) Hopefully I can now look forward to my holiday. Fly on Saturday.
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Hooray. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time. :)
We are going there in October, so will pick your brains for places to eat.
Have just printed off postal voting forms, just in case, as may clash with a General Election. ::)
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;D ........ enjoy your break!