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A member asked:

Have a painful ear, used antibiotics for a week but still painful. went to the dr as i wasn't aware of this new process. now having to pay the dr out of my own pocket and do not want to go the dr again due to limited funds.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ear Pain: If this was a middle ear infection with buildup of pressure- have you been using a decongestant?

Answered 7/6/2020

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