sarasquares

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For the last few hours i have had a thin sharp pain, not constant, in my right ear. The stab only lasts a second but now it feels like it is pulsing and every 5 seconds.

I haven't had an ear ache for years and am dreading it

I have no other symptoms but i would rather bang my head on a cupboard than have pain in the ear. What is the best thing for ear ache as its too late for the doctors now?

markr1963

How about NHS Direct or your local chemist?

sarasquares

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I was hoping to find out on here what really works, tried and tested

I have taken Ibuprofen but i can feel the pain poking through and getting slowly worse

hux309

I've just tried some dave's insanity sauce neat so yes i know how you feel.

As for you ears, two asprin is about all you can do, sounds like you may have an infection going on, id phone up nhs direct or see your gp.

sarasquares

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I wont be able to see anyone this evening i just wanted something for the night

I am going to use a hot water bottle soon if its not any easier

l555 jgh

I find telling the wife to go out for a few hours works for me

sarasquares

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I think men die from earache, well they get very ill from man flu

l555 jgh

tru hope your earache gets better soon i feel for you

sarasquares

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When i disappear you know it is bad

Its like contractions behind the eardrum. I have narrow tubes so the pain gets bad

smokingkills

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You women can multitask, so pinch your nose swallowing at the same time and click here > Samaritans Home Page-->

gpssti4

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Sounds like pig flu.

Sorry can't say much more than what has been said already

hux309

Stock up on some nytol just incase, ear wise honestly there is very little you can do yourself only your gp can prescribe something that'll work, you could try a nasal decongestant, it might ease up the passageways and relieve some pressure.
As i said you may have an inner ear infection, the gp will have to have a nose unless you have some kind of after hours doctor service like we down here have, they can sometimes throw a few tabs your way just to tide you over until you get a proper visit.

Are you having any dizzy spells?

If you've had a cold recently a blockage in the piping could be the cause some sudafed might help.

Skoobie Dhu

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Sara, I had a knee arthoscopy yesterday and they removed a bit of my meniscus cartilage - I'd happily trade for ear infection

sarasquares

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I have now taken some Anadin and codeine, i am allergic to the codeine, it makes me sick but i don't care. I think the other ear is starting to hurt. Looks like an early night for me

sarasquares

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I have been to A&E today, i have torn the Flexor Tendon under my big toe so that i cant move the toe anymore. I kicked my bottom stair by accident over the weekend. I have no idea what they are going to suggest but i bet its an operation

I would choose the toe and your knee over earache any day

oldsplice

Try steaming your face Sara. Head under a towel over a bowl of hot water.......with some tea tree/Olbas oil type stuff if you've got any.

sarasquares

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Gets the iron out


Is that for congestion as i don't have any, unless you mean to steam my ear

dpb

Is this a competition ?

oldsplice

It could be that there is some congestion and it might help a bit.Apart from that, your best bet is the Ibuprofen, but now you've taken Aspirin and Codeine, I wouldn't want you to OD!

Skoobie Dhu

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I'll match your toe and earache and raise you with my gout

SCOsazOBY

Put a hot flannel on your ear and apply pressure, works a treat

Kieran_Burns

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The suggestion of a hot drink of water and hold your nose when swallowing is a good one. This forces the fluid up the eustachian tube ( Eustachian tube - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ) which can help drain the middle ear.

If the pain is being caused by pressure this will really help.

You can hold your nose closed and blow as well, but I wouldn't recommend it as this will potentially push crap INTO the ear and make it worse!

jasey

Your **** isn't connected to your ear





mind you sara's might be

Kieran_Burns

iTrader: (1)

Hactuarlly - it is

Admittedly there are several miles of gut 'tween arsehole and earhole but there IS a connection

stevebt

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Get your ears syringed as I bet its a build up of wax pushing on your eardrum !

dpb

Shes not a cotton bud addict then ?

SCOsazOBY

you cant beat a good root about with a cotton bud

zeuss

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found this on net

Vitamin C Diet

Most commonly earache is a result of an ear infection. Take Vitamin C to boost your immune system. It is a natural antibiotic and antihistamine that helps to reduce inflammation and fever. Include zinc in your diet because it reduces ear infection. Certain foods, more commonly dairy products like milk, butter, cheese etc tend to aggravate ear infections, so it is better to avoid them during an ear infection.

dpb

Its a shame nobody suggested blowing hard thro the other ear

in an attempt to relieve the built up pressure

sarasquares

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I will match you with my painful elbow and raise you with my dodgy back


As i expected it got worse but the painkillers did kick in. I am still alive so i might take the same combination again in a bit


The good thing to come out of this is that i didn't get ill from the codeine. It has always made me more ill than i was to start with.

I will still go to the doctor tomorrow.