I haven't gone to the doctor yet, I hope to get an appointment for this Wednesday...so I don't know for sure, but I think I have an ear infection, and possibly a sinus infection...both caused by allergies. My ears hurt and feel stuffy, my throat hurts, I have a fever...my sinuses hurt, and sometimes my nose is stuffy. Plus I don't have very much energy... Any sugestions on some ways to make myself start feeling a bit better would be greatly appreciated!
tell the doc that you have a fever, maybe they can get you in faster. this is info for kids, but you might find something that'll help you feel better until you can get in to see your doc: http://www.healthychild.com/database/ear_infections_alternative_solutions.htm http://www.healthychild.com/database/managing_ear_infections_at_home.htm
Do you have any chronic health conditions or are you taking any meds currently. If not: You need a decongestant, badly. It will help open up your sinuses and ears. I would suggest taking Sudafed Allergy (generic), which has chlorpheniramine(antihistamine) and psuedoephedrine(decongestant). I would also use an Afrin (generic) nasal spray once the Sudafed Allergy opens you up a little, so you can completely drain, for up to 3 days. For the pain, take acetaminophen, naproxen, or ibuprofen. My preference is ibuprofen. If you are an adult, take 600mg every 8 hours, with a little food. This will help with pain, inflammation, and swelling. (for naproxen, 440mg every 12 hours, acetaminophen 1000mg every 6 hours). Cepastat is the best sore throat lozenge. I like the extra strength, but it is kinda methol/eucalyptus-ey. If you cant handle that, get the regular strength, cherry flavor. I also like to take a spoonful of corn syrup (Karo Syrup) as needed for sore throat. It is really thick and helps to coat your throat. Good luck and feel better!
I just ran out of Sudafed today...and I only use the sprays as a last result. I think they make me feel worse. But I'm gonna be using some tonight so I can sleep...if the shower doesn't kinda clear things up enough for me to do that. Ugh. I've been taking Ibeprofin, too. Man I hate putting all these drugs in my body...because I don't think they are doing much good. Ugh.
I had all the same symptoms as you, seriously! I went to the doc and they gave me some antibitoics, seem to be working Decongestants are good, too Hope you feel better!
I'm just a little skeptical about Antiobiotics, since the first time they gave me some, I don't think I really nedded them. But anyway...my regular doc seems competent, and that was just some random person they stuck me with since it wasn't a Wednesday before. Anyway...I'm always gonna ask him about switching my allergy meds. Meh...I don't care much for putting all these drugs in my body.
