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Diamond
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Well, I still have that same headache, but I've been fighting the flu, I think. I have an ear ache now Frown It sucks! One good thing is it's made me forget about the headache Roll Eyes
What's a good thing to use for ear aches?? Frown
 
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My grandma used to put warm sweet oil on a cotton ball and stick it in our ear. I can't remember if it helped or not.
To take away some of the pain when my kids have one, we wrap a hot water bottle in a towel and they hold it on their ear. They say it helps.
Hope you feel better soon.
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Thanks Twin, I'm going to go do that right now. Smile
 
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Well, you should get it checked out.. ear infections can be difficult to kick.. it may need antibiotics.
 
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vaporizer can help by adding moisture and humidity to keep the mucous thin.



Over-the-counter analgesics such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can provide partial pain relief for adults with an earache.

A cold pack or cold wet wash cloth applied to the outer ear for 20 minutes may reduce pain.



Opening the Eustachian tube can help. Antihistamines, decongestants, or nose drops decrease the amount of nasal secretion and shrink the mucous membranes. Use these products for only a few days; if symptoms last longer than this you should consult your health care provider.

Severe pain may require analgesic eardrops, which can be prescribed by your health care provider. If these cannot be obtained, 2 or 3 drops of olive oil or another plain cooking oil may be used as long as there is NO ear discharge, NO ear tubes or other hole in the eardrum.

Here ya go pup see if any of these help you out...hope it gets better fast! Smile
 
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Thanks, I went with Twin's ideas. I no longer have an ear ache, but I'm totally deaf in my left ear Eek (the one that hurt) It's okay though, least it doesn't hurt anymore and I don't have to listen to people whine! Big GrinBig GrinBig Grin

Thanks you guys. Smile

Sammy, didn't know you knew big words! Eek Big Grin Razz
 
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Puppy, I do hope you were kidding! Being totally deaf in one ear is NOT okay! You need to go to the doctor about that! Even if you can hear again, you need to tell your doctor what happened. In case it ever happens again, it will help your doc establish a pattern to help you!
 
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