What are the treatments for ear pain when ear drops and pain killers do not work?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have been having stinging ear pain, most likely caused due to an injury while cleaning ear wax. As a result the doctor first prescribed ear drops and pain killers which did not work. I have resorted to amoxicillin which I have taken after lunch today. Should I wait for the results to see or am I taking the wrong approach? The nearest good doctor is thousands of kilometers away. Please help me. Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

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What dose of Amoxicillin are you taking? If you are taking the right dose at the right time as per your weight, then it is fine. But otherwise, under-dosage or over-dosage can do more harm than good. Which ear drops are you using? You should use only antibiotic drops and not wax drops. Keep your ears strictly dry. Let us know if there is any dizziness, ear fullness, or decreased hearing. If there is discharge, do not insert earbuds and clean them. Let me know, and I shall help you carefully remove the debris without causing more harm. Please write back to us with all the details so we can help you. Thank you.