the "i want to rip my ear off because i'm in so much pain" discussion

[Superman5000]

No i am not a mom, kinda weird, but i am a son. my ear has had a build up of pressure for the past 5 days. and just yesterday i was at a friends house "sleeping over" and embarassingly, i woke up to a ton of this,, yellowish white stuff that dripped out of my ear onto his pillow.. :(

just recently i have been going this horrible pain, ive found that Ibuprofin, and a hot shower take it away douring the day, but then i fall asleep and wake up to even more pain. i hate going to the doctors because to me they are just people who are paid to tell me what i already know. im in so much pain and ive tried everything ive seen on this sight, and other sights, everything i did either made it feel a little better for the moment, or made it soooo much worse. as a 17 year old highschool kid, im asking for ANY advice or help.. 

[mbravebird]

You could try the Wet Sock treatment. Google it and you'll get lots of instructions. Now that your ear's ruptured, you shouldn't put anything in there. Is it feeling better now that it's ruptured?

[Panserbjorne]

Originally Posted by Superman5000 

No i am not a mom, kinda weird, but i am a son. my ear has had a build up of pressure for the past 5 days. and just yesterday i was at a friends house "sleeping over" and embarassingly, i woke up to a ton of this,, yellowish white stuff that dripped out of my ear onto his pillow.. :(

just recently i have been going this horrible pain, ive found that Ibuprofin, and a hot shower take it away douring the day, but then i fall asleep and wake up to even more pain. i hate going to the doctors because to me they are just people who are paid to tell me what i already know. im in so much pain and ive tried everything ive seen on this sight, and other sights, everything i did either made it feel a little better for the moment, or made it soooo much worse. as a 17 year old highschool kid, im asking for ANY advice or help.. 

it sounds like your ear drum ruptured and is draining.  At this point you should be putting nothing in your ear, and I would encourage you to see a doctor.  It's important to make sure that things are progressing well and that your body is being supported in fighting off the infection.  If you'd prefer a natural health care practitioner that is fine.  Best of luck!

[Superman5000]

i just took an ibuprofin and went to bed. the ear doesnt hurt, but i woke up with strep throat.. :/

i hate this spring break

[Marnica]

Originally Posted by Superman5000 

i just took an ibuprofin and went to bed. the ear doesnt hurt, but i woke up with strep throat.. :/

i hate this spring break

 sounds like it's time to see a doctor! Hope you feel better soon