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I've had a bad ear infection for 2 days now. my doctor told me i had fluid in my ear and prescribed me ear drops and motrin. i've done the ear drops and it has mad me pain worse. i can't sleep at night from the sharp pain. what should i do?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Revisit your doctor : or an ENT doctor, for a different treatment, hold the drops and keep taking the motrin for now, wish you well

Answered 8/2/2017

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A member asked:

I've had a bad ear infection for 2 days now. my doctor told me i had fluid in my ear and prescribed me ear drops and motrin. i've done the ear drops and it has mad me pain worse. i can't sleep at night from the sharp pain. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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