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I have an ear infection. It's excruciating. I started antibiotics yesterday at 4pm...has anyone had one of these recently? How long does it take for the pain to at least dull after starting a course?
Depending on the infection and the antibiotic, between a few hours and a day, usually. If it's not feeling better in two days, call the doctor again.
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How long does it take for the pain to at least dull after starting a course?
I would think it should start working in 24 hours if not sooner. Can you call the doctor's office that gave you the prescription and see if they can call in a prescription for numbing the pain? There are eardrops that can be used for the pain, I can't remember the name of the drug though.
You know, I think a heating pad would help...but I do not have one. My niece got tubes in her ears because she was getting so many. Poor boo. I had no idea how painful it could be. I went to bed at 8 last night. The dog has been guarding me since I got back from the hospital. The pain is so bad I keep worrying about losing my hearing.
Oh yeah, they gave me drops. They're pretty useless, though.
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Soak a washcloth and microwave it, then wrap it in another cloth so you don't burn yourself.
Ima go with Dana's plan and lie down. I don't know how little kids deal with this at all.
Allyson, you can also turn a hair dryer on LOW and hold it near your ear -- not too close, obviously. Anything with a little heat will help.
Give the antibiotics another day, and use as much ibuprofen or whatever that you can.