Ginger
03-31-2008, 09:25 AM
Monday entertainment...
I have pain in both ears...it started up in a serious manner Friday, progressed Saturday, and became really painful yesterday.
Claritin D didn't touch this...So...yes they're probably infected and yes I have an appointment with both my internist AND my allergist later today. So I'll get an official diagnosis and treatment with the heavy guns.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I was trying every Old Wives Tale I've heard of for getting rid of an ear infection/earache to see if I can ease the pain, or miracle of miracles, make it go away.
First up was the hot pepper caspian and honey followed by a glass of cold water and a breathing exercise...my sinuses are clear as a bell now, but they were clear before...so...other than giving me a funny taste in my mouth...nope. I still feel like I'm in the bottom of a barrel. I can hear fine, I just feel like I have cotton behind my ear drums.
Salt water rinse...no change.
Sweet oil...no dice...
Next was heated salt in a bag...probably got all the wax to drain...plus I put a few drops of lavender oil on it. The heat felt good, I was able to nap...but my head is still full of cotton...(yeah, I know...it shows)
Next up was freshly cut garlic clove (in gauze) in the ear... Yeah...I know...sounds lovely and now my bedroom reeks of fresh garlic...ugh.
I wasn't looking forward to this because while it's supposed to work (for some people) it also is supposed to burn a bit (which makes total sense) This actually didn't burn, and worked a bit. My ears felt better for a while and stuff started to drain in a more meaningful manner...and I could finally fall asleep...but I woke up this morning still in pain.
So...the forum is always good for treatments I haven't heard of before: Ya got any good home remedy ear ache cures?
I have pain in both ears...it started up in a serious manner Friday, progressed Saturday, and became really painful yesterday.
Claritin D didn't touch this...So...yes they're probably infected and yes I have an appointment with both my internist AND my allergist later today. So I'll get an official diagnosis and treatment with the heavy guns.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I was trying every Old Wives Tale I've heard of for getting rid of an ear infection/earache to see if I can ease the pain, or miracle of miracles, make it go away.
First up was the hot pepper caspian and honey followed by a glass of cold water and a breathing exercise...my sinuses are clear as a bell now, but they were clear before...so...other than giving me a funny taste in my mouth...nope. I still feel like I'm in the bottom of a barrel. I can hear fine, I just feel like I have cotton behind my ear drums.
Salt water rinse...no change.
Sweet oil...no dice...
Next was heated salt in a bag...probably got all the wax to drain...plus I put a few drops of lavender oil on it. The heat felt good, I was able to nap...but my head is still full of cotton...(yeah, I know...it shows)
Next up was freshly cut garlic clove (in gauze) in the ear... Yeah...I know...sounds lovely and now my bedroom reeks of fresh garlic...ugh.
I wasn't looking forward to this because while it's supposed to work (for some people) it also is supposed to burn a bit (which makes total sense) This actually didn't burn, and worked a bit. My ears felt better for a while and stuff started to drain in a more meaningful manner...and I could finally fall asleep...but I woke up this morning still in pain.
So...the forum is always good for treatments I haven't heard of before: Ya got any good home remedy ear ache cures?