Well, looks like we'll be headed to the ENT
Today DD was diagnosed with her 5th double ear infection in the last 4 months. We have referral to the ENT and I'll be making an appointment for next week, since the pedi suggested we give the antibiotics some time to work before taking her to the ENT.
I know they are going to give us choices. I know one of those choices will be to wait things out and see how she does over the summer and through the next cold/flu season. Part of me would love to wait and see if she "outgrows" these ear infections and the other part of me wants to be pro-active and do whatever I can to prevent more ear infections. She's so unlike herself whenever she has an ear infection, but once she's on antibiotics she seems to go back to normal pretty quickly. *Sigh*
What would you do?
Re: Well, looks like we'll be headed to the ENT
Growing Up Olson
Honestly, I didn't even hesitate when the ENT suggested tubes. After talking with the pedi and doing some research of my own, I knew that the surgery would be quick and that I would rather have him go through the quick surgery than have to worry about whether or not the fluid/infections were affecting his hearing and balance. I can tell you DS has had tubes for 3 weeks now and has shown a huge amount of improvement. He had them done on a friday and by sunday he was walking 100x better and has also started talking better. For me, I just didn't want to take the chance at any issues being caused by the constant fluid and infections. I also didn't like continuously having to give him antibiotics. I would listen to what the ENT says and if you have questions/concerns, be sure to ask them! Good Luck!
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My DS had about 5 ear infections (right sided) in 3 months, including a double. His pedi said he hated to refer to ENTs, but if he had gotten another one he would. I asked him about the chiropractor, he told me to go ahead and try. Levi's first chiropractic adjustment was on February 4th, he got a weekly adjustment for a month...he has not had an ear infection since the end of January now.
He still goes every 2 weeks for a slight adjustment, but I'd gladly pay my $10 copay every two weeks instead of having to deal with him being in pain and dealing with with antibiotics.
Our health insurance won't cover it and I, unfortunately, cannot afford to pay the out of pocket price.
my DS just got tubes yesterday..and he is already so much better! I was scared to do the procedure..but now I am relieved that I did..he is happier already!