Middle Ear Infection

I had a horrible ear infection last year that would not go away with antibiotics or drops and so I finally went to my chiropracter. He did the usual adjustment and then told me to use a mix of half apple cider vinegar and half rubbing alcohol. Don't know what it does, don't really care, all I know is that after 2 weeks of pain, the pain was gone almost immediately and the ear infection gone in 2 or 3 days. So I don't even go to the doctor anymore when I get an ear infection. As soon as feel one coming one I do this and I usually only have to do it once. If you try this, make sure you use the good apple cider vinegar, heinz or something from a health food store. Some of the cheaper brands just add caramel color to make it look like apple cider vinegar. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

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I live in Irving and there is a place in downtown Irving called "Years to your Health" off of Irving Blvd going east bound before the two way starts on the North side of the street. It looks like a little house. They have wonderful ear drops made from Garlic (it has a slight odor), but it will take that pain away, they also have candle ears that they can tell you how to use and it comes with instructions too, but it draws the infection & most of the wax build-up from your ears. You will be glad you got both of these. This is an all natural herbs & remedies place for any ailments you have. Good luck!

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Place a hot water bottle or hot washcloth against your ear. It always helps me.

Sounds like you may need to be on an antibiotic and a steroid. I had an ear infection recently and thought my eardrum was going to explode. I went to Primacare and the doctor gave me two shots; one for the pain, which went away in 10 minutes, and the other was a steroid to reduce the inflammation. He also put me on a antibiotic for 10 days. It was a Godsend. I have twin 18 mos. old twin girls and didn't have time to be in any sort of pain. Hope you feel better soon!

Swimmer's Ear is and outer ear infection---this is why is it most easily treated with drops. If you can find a way to clear out the yucky stuff, perhaps with an ear wash or with cotton swabs. Yes, it may re-form, but just keep it as cleaned out as possible. Besides the antibiotic drops, it can be helpful to put a few drops of rubbing alcohol in your outer ear---to promote drying.

That should do it, if not revisit your physician.

My daughter's pediatrician gave us some drops to numb her eardrum when she had a middle ear infection. They worked great. You may want to see if your doctor can give you some.

You might want to switch between Advil and Tylenol, I think it's going to take time. I know I like putting warm heat on my ear infections, and don't lay flat; you probably already know that...
God Bless you S. and I pray for a quick recovery!

Swimmer's ear is the drying of the ear drum? Gathering of water?

Try some alcohol drops to dry the water then oil to soften the drum. Swimmer's ear is so painful. So sorry to hear you have it.

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Try a heating pad to see if that releases some of the pressure. Those ear drops hurt just as bad as the infection itself.

When I was young I used to get ear infections all the time. I don't know where my mom heard this but she used to put rice in a sock and heat it up in the microwave. A heating pad was used when we did not have rice on hand. I would just lay my head on it for a while and it really helped a lot with the pain. My ear would pop at times and I could feel the pressure go away. I have told many friends to do this and they say it helps. Maybe it will help you! Feel better soon!