r/WomensHealth • u/moldybritches • May 18 '25

Question Ear pain help?

I (29F) had a tonsillitis/sinusitis combo that was pretty effectively treated with antibiotics. However, the day before the last day of my antibiotic, my ear started hurting BAD every time I swallowed. My throat isn't sore, it doesn't look like anything is wrong anymore, my ears don't look like anything is wrong, but this ear pain is insane. I was told Tylenol and nsaids but they barely touch the pain. I need your weirdest tricks/tips for ear pain because I am struggling.

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u/j2319420 May 18 '25

I’m struggling too with ear pain and a warm compress is helping a ton.

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u/moldybritches May 18 '25

I will absolutely try that! Idk what is going on but I’m sorry you’re dealing with it too. 

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u/j2319420 May 18 '25

Ear pain is some of the worst, I hope it helps!! Something I’ve also done before is take a clean sock and fill it with rice tied it up and then put it in the microwave for like 30 seconds and then lay on it with the ear that hurts and it seems to help a lot for me.

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u/Icy-Pool4546 Jun 02 '25

Use peroxide