crap, I have an ear infection, advise please

[Smooth Operator]

saw the doc Tuesday and I have an ear infection. They gave me Amoxicillin and told me to take Motrin for the pain. Later in the day I felt a popping in the ear and it started to drain fluid. Now it's Thursday and it's still draining and I hear a loud buzz coming from the ear. Could I have ruptured the ear drum? The fluid has a slightly bloody color to it but it doesn't hurt.

[Connonym]

1. Certainly sounds like it

It certainly sounds like my experience with ruptured eardrums. You'll probably need antibiotic drops and there's another kind of prescription drop that helps with the ear pain. Good luck. Ear infections suck.

ETA: I am not a medical professional, any advice herein is based on personal experience and is not a subtitute for seeing your doctor :P

[malta blue]

2. Go see a doctor again

IBTL

[Smooth Operator]

3. I'll give them a call

but I'm dealing with an HMO and a stingy insurance company. Where is all the fluid coming from, the wife says water on the brain.

[Phillycat]

4. IBTL

Go see a doctor.

[Call Me Wesley]

5. Locking.

Please keep in mind that DU members are not qualified to provide medical advice, and please seek the advice of a medical professional.

Thank you and a quick recovery,

Call Me Wesley
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