I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this

[jennysmitten]

but humor me.

Backstory: About a month ago I went to the Dr and she diganosed me with an ear infection, gave me antibiotics and the issue cleared up. Symtoms were stabbing pain and nothing else.

For about the last week my hearing has been muffled and my ears and jaw have been achey on and off.

Do I have to go to the Dr again, or is there something else I can try?

[saraandmichael]

did you take all of the antibiotics?

and yeah, you need to call back.

[meadowlark]

Definitely you should call the doctor. Sounds like you may have a recurrence.

[jaylea]

Call the doc. I am betting you've got residual fluid hanging around. May just need a good decongestant to clear it out.

[jennysmitten]

I took all of the antibiotic but two pills, I forgot the last day. I have been taking a decongestant.

I will call the Dr, I just really don't want to have to go back in, blah.

[saraandmichael]

yeah, definitely call the doctor. especially since you didn't finish all the antibiotics.

[alzi]

YES. Please. ASAP.

[saraandmichael]

Jun 29, 2012 10:26:50 GMT -5 @astrid said:

You are supposed to ALWAYS finish antibiotics. You are the reason for drug resistent bacteria.

thank you for saying this. i was trying to be delicate.

[jennysmitten]

Lol, I know to finish, I felt better and forgot one day.

[saraandmichael]

Jun 29, 2012 10:51:48 GMT -5 jennysmitten said:

Lol, I know to finish, I felt better and forgot one day.

yes, but as astrid pointed out it causes bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics. its kind of a huge public health issue.

[jennysmitten]

Well good news,it's not an infection, just a shitton of fluid. Dr is putting me on a steroid nosespray and also could not stop looking at my tits. Happy Friday