Went to the doctors today

Erin · 11-07-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rescuecatsrule

A bit better!

I've had a look at the packaging and the painkillers have anti-inflammatry properties apparently (according to the packaging)

Anti-inflammatry drugs will only reduce inflammation.
If this is a bacterial infection it will not clear up with anti-inflammatry drugs.
Did the doctor take a swab when you went in?
How many days have you had the infection now? If its 3 days or more I would go back and get antibiotics

Phoenix · 11-07-2008, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Erin

Anti-inflammatry drugs will only reduce inflammation.
If this is a bacterial infection it will not clear up with anti-inflammatry drugs.
Did the doctor take a swab when you went in?
How many days have you had the infection now? If its 3 days or more I would go back and get antibiotics

No he shone a light in my ear then prescribed the tablets I've got to take (the anti inflammatry ones)

Erin · 11-07-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rescuecatsrule

No he shone a light in my ear then prescribed the tablets I've got to take (the anti inflammatry ones)

I would go back then if it hasnt cleared up and get a second opinion, so many things can go wrong with untreated ear infections.

Phoenix · 11-07-2008, 03:30 PM

If it hasn't cleared up by Monday I'll go back down.

Jac · 11-07-2008, 03:38 PM

To be honest I agree with Erin. I wouldn't wait on Monday. Either go today or go to the minor ailments dept at the hospital. There open 24/7

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