Which is worse?

irisheyes2005

ear infections in adults or kids?  Because I have had a middle ear infection for 3 days now and stabbing myself in the ear with a shard of glass would be less painful.  Oh My God!!!  This is the most horrendous pain that just will not subside for anything.  I am on an antibiotic and extreme amounts of tylenol and advil, but I can't believe this is what kids go through.  If so, mine handle it a lot better than me.  Ever had one?  Any other home remedies that can help?  I can't take it anymore.

Halo79RN

you can try a warm compress to your ear/face... some people prefer cool though.  luke warm oil with a garlic clove in it (pop the clove once, then let is soak in the oil for a day, just use a drop or two of the oil) put that in.. it is supposed to have antiinfective properties, plus the lukewarm oil soothes.  ??? I've heard people swear by this method of treatment

 

hope you feel better soon.  

Littlejen22

I have only had one bad one and I was in elementary school and I remember crying and holding my ear.  But it did not last long either.  I think kids recover quicker and do not feel pain as much.

annak23

DH had a really bad one a year ago that we ended up in the ER because it was late at night & he couldn't stand the pain. I have never seen him in that much pain before. They gave him antibiotics & vicodin & he felt better the next day.  You probably can't call the office to get a stronger pain reliever? Don't some places have clinics or urgent cares open on Saturdays?