I went to the ER again yesterday... As it was a Holiday here, it was a bit difficult to be seen by an ENT. Blood was visible so we got worried. This time I went to a different ER, hoping for a different point of view.
The doctor who saw me also told me that there was too much blood to be able to see the damage. However she decided to clean my ears, and also told me that it was necessary for an ENT to see me...
So, today I called in and even though there was no space available, they squeezed me in, even before the other patients. The ENT told me that my tympanic membrane was perforated, and that I was vulnerable to an infection as that membrane is what protects the ears from infections (and if is broken, it cant do its job very well). She is also worried about my hearing, and prescribed me some medications (four to be exact), and also sent me for hearing tests to find out if the if my hearing was affected.
The doctor who saw me also told me that there was too much blood to be able to see the damage. However she decided to clean my ears, and also told me that it was necessary for an ENT to see me...
So, today I called in and even though there was no space available, they squeezed me in, even before the other patients. The ENT told me that my tympanic membrane was perforated, and that I was vulnerable to an infection as that membrane is what protects the ears from infections (and if is broken, it cant do its job very well). She is also worried about my hearing, and prescribed me some medications (four to be exact), and also sent me for hearing tests to find out if the if my hearing was affected.
The ENT asked me to rest, and doesnt want me go to work for 5 days (or even drive). She is afraid I can pass out as the balance of a person's body is affected by this. Im not severly dizzy, but I get dizzy from a moment to the other... Im sure this is just temporary and heals by itself very soon.
7 Lovely comments :
Hun,
I am glad she told you to stay at home and rest.
A person balance is badly affected by ears so please take care even doing small things like turning quickly and moving ur head up and down ect...
Love Cara
OUCH!! :( Get lots of rest and good luck. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Take care!!
I'm so sorry that happened! I hope it heals quickly and that it doesn't affect your hearing long term! Keep us updated!
Please rest hun !!!!! Im praying this heals itself!
Oh owie, just read what happened. Hope the medicine kicks in fast, what a nightmare! Take it easy and get some rest please, no need for an infection on top of everything else!
Oh my I am cringing just thinking about that. OW. Mia is always finding the Qtips here she will dig them out of the garbage.
Girls, I appreciate your words...
Cara: I know better now...
Liz: Thanks!! Good thoughts is mostly all I need right now....
Jen: Im sorry too! I will let you know on Monday....
Erica: Thanks hun!! I also hope it heals by itself...
Kelly: Oh no!! No need for infections!! So far, so good... Thanks for getting out of the reader to comment! =)
Dawn: I cringe every time I think about it, or every time I explain to somebody what happened!
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