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Just venting

QVCkitty1 — Thu, 24 May 2018 14:57:26 GMT

I know that in the big picture this is nothing compared to what some of you go through, but today I'm just a little frustrated. I have fluid in both my ears, and they have been treating it. Then I got a horrible reaction to the antibiotic, more meds. My follow up appointment showed my blood pressure was dangerously high, more meds. They will drain the fluid in 2 weeks, if necessary, but hearing is so bad and it is driving me crazy. This will all be resolved, and it was good to treat the high BP. But I went from having no meds. , to a boatload, and I don't care for it. Thanks for listening, I can't wait to hear properly again.

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IMW — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:03:01 GMT

So sorry for what you’re going through. Don’t minimize your pain, it is your pain.

Feel better soon.

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Happiness Is Inside JOB — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:11:12 GMT

Sorry to hear of this issue. Well, remember to write down all that is happening so 1) you don't ever get put on that medication again....at least for me, I forget things and NOW as I get OLDER ....I take my OWN medical notebook with me to the DOCTOR.

SO I have my book that says ABC.

GOOD LUCK and please keep us updated, we all learn from each other and your email will help someone else who might be in the same situation 2-3 years from now.

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:13:26 GMT

Don’t apologize for the way you feel.Your’re entitled to your feelings.We all get overwhelmed & frustrated at times. Please know that you can always come here to vent.Your forum friends have your back!!💐

I hope you feel better soon!!

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Trinity11 — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:15:14 GMT

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((Indoor kitty)))))))))))))))))))))))

This too shall pass and hopefully you will start feeling better very soon. As far as the blood pressure escalating, the meds usually take a bit of time to kick in.

Feel better and keep us posted.

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Alison Wonderland — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:26:21 GMT

I'm so sorry. I'm going through something similar with a sinus infection that's affecting my ears and giving me a toothache so bad I haven't eaten solid food in three days. Illness, pain, medicatations and complications are so frustrating. It can tear you down day by day and can send you into a state of depression.

I hope you feel better soon.

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Trinity11 — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:30:19 GMT

@Alison Wonderland wrote:
I'm so sorry. I'm going through something similar with a sinus infection that's affecting my ears and giving me a toothache so bad I haven't eaten solid food in three days. Illness, pain, medicatations and complications are so frustrating. It can tear you down day by day and can send you into a state of depression.

I hope you feel better soon.

@Alison Wonderland...hope you feel better very soon. Sinus infections are the worst. Take care of yourself..

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Alison Wonderland — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:33:27 GMT

@Trinity11 wrote:
@Alison Wonderland wrote:
I'm so sorry. I'm going through something similar with a sinus infection that's affecting my ears and giving me a toothache so bad I haven't eaten solid food in three days. Illness, pain, medicatations and complications are so frustrating. It can tear you down day by day and can send you into a state of depression.

I hope you feel better soon.
@Alison Wonderland...hope you feel better very soon. Sinus infections are the worst. Take care of yourself..

Thank you, @Trinity11. I'm working on it.

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m0rgan — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:35:21 GMT

When my ears get clogged I have my husband fill my ear with peroxide. Just lay down and rest and let the peroxide bubble and brew as long as you can stand the tickle, then turn your head over to let the peroxide drain out. It always helps me, not immediately but fairly quickly. Then do the same with your other ear.

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meallen616 — Thu, 24 May 2018 15:40:44 GMT

@QVCkitty1,

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 24 May 2018 16:05:24 GMT

Thank you all for your kind words, I try to always be as positive as I can, butthe lat few weeks have bee trying. Thanks again, you all are a blessing !! 🌺🌻🌺

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phoenixbrd — Thu, 24 May 2018 16:13:15 GMT

@QVCkitty1 I refuse antibiotics and high blood pressure meds. There are alternatives. I would be sad too, if I agreed to take those meds. You might want to do some research. I wish you the best.

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MalteseMomma — Thu, 24 May 2018 18:59:22 GMT

@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words, I try to always be as positive as I can, butthe lat few weeks have bee trying. Thanks again, you all are a blessing !! 🌺🌻🌺

@QVCkitty1

Get another opinion. I just had the same thing (I'm 80) and all it was was my ears needed cleaning.I had tried cleaning my own ears and just pushed it all further inside my ear!

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 24 May 2018 19:55:46 GMT

@MalteseMomma wrote:
@QVCkitty1 wrote:
Thank you all for your kind words, I try to always be as positive as I can, butthe lat few weeks have bee trying. Thanks again, you all are a blessing !! 🌺🌻🌺

@QVCkitty1

Get another opinion. I just had the same thing (I'm 80) and all it was was my ears needed cleaning.I had tried cleaning my own ears and just pushed it all further inside my ear!

Thanks, they checked that first and removed some wax. I will get a myringotomy, which is a simple procedure whereby the fluid is drained. It takes minutes in the office.

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Kachina624 — Thu, 24 May 2018 22:20:20 GMT

@QVCkitty1. Look at it this way....aren't you fortunate that you live in a time and place where medication is available to alleviate and cure your condition? If you had lived 100 years ago, you'd probably have to have suffered in pain indefinitely and perhaps would have died before your time.

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QVCkitty1 — Thu, 24 May 2018 22:45:04 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@QVCkitty1. Look at it this way....aren't you fortunate that you live in a time and place where medication is available to alleviate and cure your condition? If you had lived 100 years ago, you'd probably have to have suffered in pain indefinitely and perhaps would have died before your time.

@Kachina624, Oh I know, I was just frustrated, and this is a safe place to blow off steam. I've bee fortunate in my life to need very little medicine, and even though my profession was healthcare, I like to avoid hospitals, LOL.

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Elri — Fri, 25 May 2018 06:02:33 GMT

@QVCkitty1

That is a very miserable and frustrating condition. I can understand why you feel upset.

Some people have put alcohol in their ears to help dry them out. The peroxide idea is fine, too.

But,if your fluid is behind the eardrum, I am not sure how that would work.

Some people use the hair dryer, held at a distance but aimed at the ear.

I hope you get relief soon...........

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highmaintenancejan — Fri, 25 May 2018 13:07:43 GMT

That is a miserable thing, and I feel so sorry for you!! For sure try Mucinex!! It thins the fluid and sometimes helps it drain. I hope this resolves quickly. Ear pain is the WORST!!

I will be praying for you!!!

PS...I cannot stand water in my ear...don't swim because of this...also take ear plugs to the hairdressers...I'm a freak about it. Got water in my ears, snorkeling 20 years ago and it wouldn't come out for an hour, so haven't let water get in since!!!

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FuzzyFace — Fri, 25 May 2018 15:12:29 GMT

to the OP: Vent away! It sounds like you have some, unfortunately, valid reasons to vent.

I hope that everything will get back to normal for you asap. Sending positive energy your way.

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FuzzyFace — Fri, 25 May 2018 15:18:08 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@QVCkitty1 I refuse antibiotics and high blood pressure meds. There are alternatives. I would be sad too, if I agreed to take those meds. You might want to do some research. I wish you the best.
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Boy, I hope you never get any communicable diseases, since you refuse antibiotics. I really don't want anyone giving me their illness; I can find plenty all on my own :-)

And why do you feel that way? Just curious...because of attitudes like that -- refusing antibiotics -- a lot of diseases that were almost extinct are showing up again by the hundreds and thousands of cases,

And refusing blood pressure meds (if you need them) -- please don't go crying and looking for sympathy when your untreated high bp gives you a stroke or even something worse.

Yes--I DO feel strongly about this!