Ear ache??

[krcit]

I woke up during the night with such a bad earache. It was so bad that it got me out of bed to go take Tylenol....nothing gets me out of bed Anyway, it hurt to move my head at all. I tried to lie on the opposite side of the pain but that hurt too bad..felt so much pressure if thst makes sense? I eventually fell asleep laying on the bad ear b/c that hurt less than the other side. I feel ok now, my ear feels a bit stuffy I guess. I had a random fever the other day for an hour also. Sounds like an ear infection right? Do I need to go to the dr if the pain comes back or is there some home remedies I could try. I don't like to take too many abtibiotics if I can help it.

 

[golfgal]

It sounds like an ear infection. Taking Motrin will help some. Using a warm wash cloth on the ear will help too. I don't like taking medicine if I can help it too but even though ear infections are common they can be serious and you CAN lose your hearing if not treated.

 

[tommya60]

When this happens around here I fill a mug with water and heat it in the microwave for a minute or two. Then pour out the water and cup the ear with the mug. Hold it in place for a short while (it cools fast), then pull it away all at once. Repear from time to time during the day. This has helped all of us...due to a medical situation I avoid antibiotics whenever possible, this helps a lot. You might try taking a decongestant before bed tonight as well.