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ear pain relief - #20891

Nisha

I am dealing with this annoying ear pain that just won’t go away. It started about a week ago, out of nowhere! One minute I'm having a relaxing evening, then bam—sudden sharp pain in my right ear. I thought it was just a ear infection or something simple, but after a couple of days, the pain was still there, plus I began to feel a bit dizzy and had some trouble hearing. I went to see my doctor, and he mentioned possible fluid buildup or maybe a blockage. I'm using over-the-counter pain relievers, but I don’t feel like I'm getting enough ear pain relief from them. Has anyone else tried anything that really worked for ear pain relief? My doctor suggested some warm compresses, but honestly, it hasn't helped a ton. Feeling kinda stuck here. I’m also a bit worried it might turn into something worse if I don’t get good ear pain relief soon. Should I push for more tests or just wait it out? I dunno, I'm just looking for any advice or experience from others regarding ear pain relief that actually works or what signs I should be watching for to know if it’s serious! Any thoughts?

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