Mastoiditis

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Registered: 02-28-2000
Mastoiditis
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Mon, 01-02-2006 - 11:15pm

Hi, at the end of October, I was diagnosed with mastoiditis. I was hospitalized, and had 6 weeks of antibiotic therapy and I am still on oral antibiotics. My dr. says he wants to wait about a month before he decides that I need surgery to remove the infection. I have complained that my ear still feels sore to the touch and inside too. It's a very sharp, burning pain.

I am not sure what to do next. I don't know if I need a second opinion. I don't know if I should go ahead and have the surgery.

Any advice?

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: dogandcat99
Tue, 01-03-2006 - 5:16pm

Hi and welcome.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: dogandcat99
Tue, 01-03-2006 - 6:21pm

Greetings, Welcome and Happy New Year dogandcat99!


I agree with cl-cyster-if surgery is being discussed-get a second opinion!


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