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Ear infection symptoms getting worse, when should I go back to the doctor?

The doctor prescribed me Amoxicillin 500mg 3x a day for a sinus and ear infection. I've been on it for two days and my symptoms have gotten worse. I'm getting intense pain behind my ear, through my jaw and down my neck. How long should I wait before I go see the doctor again?

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  • Mr E
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
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    see an hio method chiropractor instead. correct the cause, don't just mickey mouse the effects/symptoms with drugs.

  • 10 years ago

    As soon as you can. If there is intense pain involved he may be able to prescribe something for that. Two days is to early to call the amoxicillin a failure but you should either feel better or the same not worse.

    Source(s): I grew up with chronic sinusitis and other respiratory problems so I've been where you are.
  • Anonymous
    10 years ago

    The doc will probably tell you to give the antibiotcs a chance to work their magic and send you home. Are you taking anything for the pain? If the pain just becomes unbearable, see the doctor again just to be sure there is not another problem going on. good luck and hope you feel better.

  • 10 years ago

    I would wait another day or two. Also, dont clean your ears too deep inside. I used to get them all the time, because i would clean my ears too deep twice daily. So there was never any wax to stop infections from developing. Also, for sinuses never sniff inside, that puts pressure on your eardrums, just blow your nose if you have to.

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  • 10 years ago

    If it is getting worse you should call your doctors office as soon as possible just to make them aware that it is getting worse and ask if you should see the doctor again soon

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