Problem with right ear

[Badrabbit]

It's been building up for about a week, not had ear ache but feels like it is my right ear related, feels like pressure down my right side of face, anti biotics needed? If so what should I ask for? Sorry for the poor explanation.

[h90]

Doctor needed I would say

[Badrabbit]

Doctor needed I would say

Would rather get help here first, all you get from the doctors is loads of unnecessary tablets at great cost, had this before but can't remember what tablets I was given by the pharmacy.

[steven100]

ear tablets ........

[Badrabbit]

ear tablets ........ [/

Great helpful reply, well done!

[steven100]

ear tablets ........ [/

Great helpful reply, well done!

ok, but seriously I think a doctor would be the best choice ? who knows what it may be and do you want to risk your hearing.

[stoneyboy]

ear tablets ........ [/

Great helpful reply, well done!

That Dr's is looking more like the better option now isn't it.

[Badrabbit]

ear tablets ........ [/

Great helpful reply, well done!

ok, but seriously I think a doctor would be the best choice ? who knows what it may be and do you want to risk your hearing.

Sorry, what did you say?

[h90]

Doctor needed I would say

Would rather get help here first, all you get from the doctors is loads of unnecessary tablets at great cost, had this before but can't remember what tablets I was given by the pharmacy.

Most probably Antibiotics will fix it......But if not you are delaying the right treatment and risk a lot. infections that are on the head shouldn't be taken lightly.

Problem is you can't look into your ear...

Doc for the ear should be cheap. And I would expect that he can explain what you have, explain every tablet and let you keep away the unnecessary one (like painkiller if there is not much pain).

Expensive it is if you go into some of the private hospitals....but in this case a small clinic may do the trick.

[Badrabbit]

Doctor needed I would say

Would rather get help here first, all you get from the doctors is loads of unnecessary tablets at great cost, had this before but can't remember what tablets I was given by the pharmacy.

Most probably Antibiotics will fix it......But if not you are delaying the right treatment and risk a lot. infections that are on the head shouldn't be taken lightly.

Problem is you can't look into your ear...

Doc for the ear should be cheap. And I would expect that he can explain what you have, explain every tablet and let you keep away the unnecessary one (like painkiller if there is not much pain).

Expensive it is if you go into some of the private hospitals....but in this case a small clinic may do the trick.

Cheers mate, just visited my local Pharmacy( very nice English speaking girl) I explained to her what was wrong, she then explained to me what was happening and what I needed(she was spot on) superb service, as I posted previously I have had this same thing before but forgot what tablets were prescribed. Edited December 4, 2015 by Badrabbit

[gk10002000]

Basic self treatment would be Ear de-waxing to eliminate blocking. Then any of the broad spectrum anti biotics. Amoxy etc.

[Badrabbit]

Basic self treatment would be Ear de-waxing to eliminate blocking. Then any of the broad spectrum anti biotics. Amoxy etc.

Cheers, last week when having a shower I did let a lot of water enter my ears(I don't normally let this happen) the girl explained about this and said to use ear plugs in future, my ears were de-waxed last year, I never go straight to a doctor or hospital for minor ailments, in the UK you are constantly told to visit the Pharmacist before a doctor this is something I agree with.

[BuaBS]

I just put some alcohol in it ( that Thai blue stuff) , and let it soak for 15 minutes. Should kill all the nasties.

Edited December 4, 2015 by BuaBS

[DogNo1]

Alcohol in the ear? Ouch! Lots of pharmacies carry antibiotic ear drops that won't hurt your ear

[eeeya]

id say its an insect. probably crawled in your ear while you were sleeping.

now its eating your eardrum in preparation to feed its babies when they hatch.

Wouldnt see a dr, waste of time..

[AlexRRR]

Basic self treatment would be Ear de-waxing to eliminate blocking. Then any of the broad spectrum anti biotics. Amoxy etc.

Cheers, last week when having a shower I did let a lot of water enter my ears(I don't normally let this happen) the girl explained about this and said to use ear plugs in future, my ears were de-waxed last year, I never go straight to a doctor or hospital for minor ailments, in the UK you are constantly told to visit the Pharmacist before a doctor this is something I agree with.

Crazy guy...your getting on we dont bounce back like we use too....if it persists see a doctor...

Asking here is like asking your TGF why the car won't start.

[h90]

Basic self treatment would be Ear de-waxing to eliminate blocking. Then any of the broad spectrum anti biotics. Amoxy etc.

Cheers, last week when having a shower I did let a lot of water enter my ears(I don't normally let this happen) the girl explained about this and said to use ear plugs in future, my ears were de-waxed last year, I never go straight to a doctor or hospital for minor ailments, in the UK you are constantly told to visit the Pharmacist before a doctor this is something I agree with.

Crazy guy...your getting on we dont bounce back like we use too....if it persists see a doctor...

Asking here is like asking your TGF why the car won't start.

Last time in Koh Samui (13 or so years ago) I got an ear infection: Doc didn't look at me, gave me some Antibiotics when I looked puzzled he told me, it is always the same bacteria from the shower water...every day a few customer. And showed me the bacteria and treatment in his medical lexicon. If this is common in an area it is always the same treatment unless you are the odd case that got something different.

Pharmacy you study at University....These people know a lot...unless they are not the pharmacist but the sales girl...

[rodcourt49]

ear tablets ........ [/

Great helpful reply, well done!

ok, but seriously I think a doctor would be the best choice ? who knows what it may be and do you want to risk your hearing.

Sorry, what did you say?

..one for your namesake...

[NYGuy816]

Best to go to an ENT specialist in a reputable hospital.

[expatbrit]

Basic self treatment would be Ear de-waxing to eliminate blocking. Then any of the broad spectrum anti biotics. Amoxy etc.

Cheers, last week when having a shower I did let a lot of water enter my ears(I don't normally let this happen) the girl explained about this and said to use ear plugs in future, my ears were de-waxed last year, I never go straight to a doctor or hospital for minor ailments, in the UK you are constantly told to visit the Pharmacist before a doctor this is something I agree with.

In the UK if you ask to speak to a Pharmacist that is who you will speak with.

Many small Thai pharmacies are staffed by unqualified shop girls.

[h90]

Basic self treatment would be Ear de-waxing to eliminate blocking. Then any of the broad spectrum anti biotics. Amoxy etc.

Cheers, last week when having a shower I did let a lot of water enter my ears(I don't normally let this happen) the girl explained about this and said to use ear plugs in future, my ears were de-waxed last year, I never go straight to a doctor or hospital for minor ailments, in the UK you are constantly told to visit the Pharmacist before a doctor this is something I agree with.

In the UK if you ask to speak to a Pharmacist that is who you will speak with.

Many small Thai pharmacies are staffed by unqualified shop girls.

But you easily know the difference....clear good English and straight answers: Pharmacist.

Good looks but the only answer is "mai mee" (with luck and good English skills maybe "no hab"): shop girl.

[grumpyoldman]

OP, can you get back with what exactly you are using?

Couple weekends back we had some decent sized surf here in Phuket, I spent some time getting slammed bodysurfing which entails having sinuses and ears flushed with saltwater. Developed pain in my ear and have been using some old amoxcillan I had laying around. Sort of seems to be going away but still interested in what the pharmacist got for you. Thanks, GOM

[Badrabbit]

OP, can you get back with what exactly you are using?

Couple weekends back we had some decent sized surf here in Phuket, I spent some time getting slammed bodysurfing which entails having sinuses and ears flushed with saltwater. Developed pain in my ear and have been using some old amoxcillan I had laying around. Sort of seems to be going away but still interested in what the pharmacist got for you. Thanks, GOM

Pharmacist gave me Neurox-500 sorted the problem out quickly.

[Mr Wimpy]

Seriously though?

[impulse]

Pharmacist gave me Neurox-500 sorted the problem out quickly.

I'd suggest a 2nd opinion, as Neurox-500 (Piracetam) doesn't seem to be indicated for use in ear infections...

Used to Treat Mental retardation, Learning problems in children, behavioural problem and confusion state in elderly patients, cerebro-vascular accidents, cerebral insufficiencies

Source: http://pocketchemist.com/pharmacy/catalog/product/view/id/29033/

Piracetam is used, alongside other medicines, to treat a movement disorder called cortical myoclonus. This condition causes short jerky muscle movements, particularly in your arms and legs.

Source http://patient.info/medicine/piracetam

Also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam

[Badrabbit]

Pharmacist gave me Neurox-500 sorted the problem out quickly.

I'd suggest a 2nd opinion, as Neurox-500 (Piracetam) doesn't seem to be indicated for use in ear infections...

Used to Treat Mental retardation, Learning problems in children, behavioural problem and confusion state in elderly patients, cerebro-vascular accidents, cerebral insufficiencies

Source: http://pocketchemist.com/pharmacy/catalog/product/view/id/29033/

Piracetam is used, alongside other medicines, to treat a movement disorder called cortical myoclonus. This condition causes short jerky muscle movements, particularly in your arms and legs.

Source http://patient.info/medicine/piracetam

Also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam

Why would I need a second opinion when the tablets have worked??

[impulse]

For starters, if those pills worked, you may need long term treatment. And not for an ear infection.

[Badrabbit]

For starters, if those pills worked, you may need long term treatment. And not for an ear infection.

Are you a doctor?

[Badrabbit]

For starters, if those pills worked, you may need long term treatment. And not for an ear infection.

Are you a doctor?

The pills worked, I am better end of storey!

[Sheryl]

Neurox in Thailand is a brand of Cefuroxime, an antibiotic.