I am experiencing a sharp shooting pain in my left ear lasting around 2 to 5 seconds followed by an aching pain lasting for hours. This has been going on for 3 days. I am considering going to the hospital. I have tried several ear medicine over the counter with no relief. What could this possibly be?
Q: Pain left ear, sharp pain followed by aching pain lasting for 3 days now, no relief from medicine
Answers (3)
3/18/10 1:00am
It could be an ear infection or it could be, as someone suggested, problems associated with a structural imbalance in that area that causes pain. If the pain is going for days and it hasn't gotten better then you really should see a doctor. They can quickly determine if its an infection and prescribe you antibiotics to take care of it. Below is a link on ear infections and adults.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/symptoms-of-ear-infections-in-adults.html
3/18/10 12:52am
It could be ear infection and also could be tmj (jaw condition).
If not famililar with tmj look it up. tim
3/18/10 11:12am
Hello Felicia:
I lived with ear problems my entire growing up years and sometimes as an adult. You need to get on a different medicine or your ear drum could errupt. I would also recommend you see a specialist. I'm afraid I can't remember what kind of Dr. that is called, but you should see one ASAP. But, first and utmost, get back to your doctor or to the hospital and get on a different prescription. Yours isn't working.
I have had an absessed ear and my children have both had tubes due to chronic ear pain.
Heidi
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