Earache

[emsy]

Hi

I know that this is really trivial but do I trouble the GP for some antibiotics for earache or do I just let it run its course? Is it likely to be CVID linked?

[mali42]

Hi Emsy
Earache isn't trivial and can be very painful, these things always seem to happen at the weekend and its harder to see someone who knows about us,
I would get it looked at if I were you because if it is an infection it could spread to your sinusis and chest etc,
I sometime get earache which only last for about 10 min so I don't worry to much and I found out last year I have scarring in my left ear from all those infections years ago.
Malcolm

[barbfrombc]

"Prepare for the worst, hope for the best" is my motto when it comes to potential infections. My drs always tell me to react at the first sign of any infection because most often it doesn't end up being trivial. Hope you feel better soon.

Barb

Barb

[liz2mac]

Yep Emsy, I agree with all. Problem with us is trivial can so quickly become a real problem. Attack is the best form of defense, so I think its always wisest to seek treatment early.
Hope you're feeling better now.
Liz

[emsy]

Thanks everyone. In true Emsy style I never did make it to the GPs as was too busy. All OK now though. Dont think it was anything serious.

[dianesistern]

I dont think its trivial at all before my cvid diagnosis i had constant ear infections that have left me partially deaf it is just as common for me to get ear infection as well as sinus or chest so early treatment with antibiotics is imperative Diane