my daughter had been in excruciating pain for 2 days. the urgent care dr said it was a bad sinus infection. the pain is in her head and ears. she is taking percoset for the pain, nasal spray with a steroid and antibiotcs. the persoset does not take any of

Dr. Joy Jackson answered

19 years experience Family Medicine

If : If her pain is persisting even with pain medication, then she needs to go back to her primary for a follow up and a change in medication. By the date of this post almost a week has passed, so hopefully she is better by now, so for you and anyone reading this post no one should ever have to deal with excrutiating pain, especially because it can mean something more serious is going on. Always seek medical help in situations like this.

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits commented

29 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

I would recommend going to the ER for imaging of your head. Headache and ear troubles could point to serious problems. The ER will check to assure no meningitis, bad sinus infection or other intracranial issues.

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