tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post9017339491677691136..comments2023-09-19T11:02:50.976-04:00Comments on Ob/Gyn Kenobi: Ow ow ow ow ow...dr. whoo?http://www.blogger.com/profile/10315615480530297472noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-45103846068830917952008-03-20T12:37:00.000-04:002008-03-20T12:37:00.000-04:00hi anon~ I know, poor me! ;) I could only eat sof...hi anon~ I know, poor me! ;) I could only eat soft things for about 4 days because crunchy was too painful (and loud!) However, I seldom let things get between me and eating, unfortunately for my expanding waistline. I tried the topical drops to no avail. The pain is better now, but I still can't hear. Bah. Thanks for the hugs!<BR/><BR/>tbtam~ Yes, it does suck to not be able to take a true "sick day." I was taking Motrin around the clock for the pain. I would have taken much more, could I have, but alas, had to stay functional for possible deliveries/surgeries etc. so nothing stronger for me.<BR/><BR/>I believed that I knew very little about ear infections, but really, the ENT didn't have much more to add. He did offer to lance the eardrum, but qualified that by stating that he couldn't guarantee it would relieve my symptoms. Er, no thanks, man. I'm all for lancing if it fixes me up, but not for a maybe. KWIM?<BR/><BR/>Thanks, amanda~ I'm glad you are feeling better. Thanks for the healing thoughts. Rest, ha! Good one ;)<BR/><BR/>rxpert~ Thanks for the suggestion, next time (god forbid) I will check them out!<BR/><BR/>julia~ Misery, is it not? Thanks for the sympatheic ear...hee.<BR/><BR/>Mamadoc FP~ I know! Poor babies! I passed on the lancing 'cause the ENT said the fluid would probably reaccumulate after 2-3 days. Now I'm having second thoughts. Thank you for the kind thoughts.<BR/><BR/>anon11:04~ Aw, thank you so much!You are so sweet! I needed some encouraging words, how did you know? I am glad you are enjoying the blog. Wow, micro-preemies and a mom to 3? I know you have a lot on your plate! I truly appreciate your kind comments. Thank you for reading. :)<BR/><BR/>anon5:42~ Hi! Thanks for the suggestions. The heat does seem to help. I've been using hot packs and the heating pad quite a bit. Good call on the spicy food, I hadn't thought to try that!<BR/><BR/>red~ Hi, welcome, and holy cow. A PhD and then on to med school and OB? You are kra-zee, ahem, I mean, a better woman than I! ;0) I will definitely check out your blog. I'm glad you are enjoying this one, disjointed as it is! Thanks for the nice comments.dr. whoo?https://www.blogger.com/profile/10315615480530297472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-40670894888918184862008-03-19T22:42:00.000-04:002008-03-19T22:42:00.000-04:00Hey, I just wanted to say that I love your blog! I...Hey, I just wanted to say that I love your blog! I'm a PhD candidate considering going to medical school to be an ObGyn. I've really enjoyed looking through your archives. In fact you've inspired me to start my own blog. Take a look at it at MammaDoc.blogspot.com if you get a chance. I'd love to hear your feedback!MamaDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681209252565341912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-49179468157620179562008-03-18T17:42:00.000-04:002008-03-18T17:42:00.000-04:00Oh, so sorry to hear about your ear. I used to get...Oh, so sorry to hear about your ear. I used to get ear infections all the time as a kid and have had a few as an adult. I truly feel your pain. Just keep taking the meds and you will eventually feel better. A heating pad can help, hot showers, as well as hot liquids. I also like to eat spicy food (hot and sour soup, Thai food) and feel it helps, if only in the "I'm doing something to make myself feel better" placebo kind of way. Get well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-58379852414512204552008-03-18T11:04:00.000-04:002008-03-18T11:04:00.000-04:00You are my hero! I have been reading your blog for...You are my hero! I have been reading your blog for a year and you rock. I can tell how great of an OB/GYN you are. I am the the mother of micro-preemie twins (one surviving) who later went to nursing school and became a NICU nurse(after saying NICU would be the last place on earth I would ever work). Anyway an additional 2 kids later 3 total. I am now a stay at home mom and amazed at all you do!!! I think I am busy with a 1st and 2nd grader and a 1 year old, but I truly respect all that you do. And your patients do too. Although many patients don't realize the importance of a good, caring,until some emergent or serious event I know that I am thankful for honest and good ones like you how have their patient's best interest at heart rather than financial issues! I hope that you are able to resolve your work issues! Take CareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-53049277628335626752008-03-17T20:30:00.000-04:002008-03-17T20:30:00.000-04:00Mamadoc FP say,Well, now you know why the kids kee...Mamadoc FP say,Well, now you know why the kids keep you up all night when they have this.....quelle bummerre! If you don't feel better soon track down an ENT guy and let him lance the thing. They used to do this in the preantibiotic era (before my time, I'm not THAT old. Or maybe you just need a different antibiotic, though a tricky proposition with the nursing thing. Hope you feel better soon@Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-54614944861404626202008-03-17T18:34:00.000-04:002008-03-17T18:34:00.000-04:00I never had an earache, ever, until I turned 16 an...I never had an earache, ever, until I turned 16 and spent the entire winter in pain. No infection, unfortunately, just blocked tubes and excruticating pain (I'll take just about any pain over that!) I almost got tubes in.<BR/><BR/>Thankfully, I've now moved to a lower elevation place where it's constantly stormy so there isn't as much barometer changes.<BR/><BR/>Hope you feel better!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175894138510047787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-81108057713040534422008-03-17T10:55:00.000-04:002008-03-17T10:55:00.000-04:00Try Similasan ear drops. They help alot with pain...Try Similasan ear drops. They help alot with pain. Here is a link to their website:<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.similasanusa.com/products-earache-relief.cfmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-41772963980386029732008-03-17T01:40:00.000-04:002008-03-17T01:40:00.000-04:00I am so sorry you are sick. I get the same thing e...I am so sorry you are sick. I get the same thing every time I get a head cold. The whole fluid sloshing around sensation completely grosses me out. I can't imagine having to take care of patients while feeling that way.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03014428763907795171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-90586995644653359052008-03-17T00:03:00.000-04:002008-03-17T00:03:00.000-04:00I had a terrible head/chest infection last week. I...I had a terrible head/chest infection last week. I know exactly how you feel. My temp was 100.1 my head was pounding, it felt like my eyes were going to explode out of my head, my ear throbbed, it felt like I was swallowing razor blades, I could barely speak, and my chest ached.. My family dr. gave me a Rocephin shot, Z-Pack and Histussin HC scripts. Took me 4 days to feel better. I hope your antibiotic/decongestant/anti-histamine routine helps you. Get rest & liquids and feel better soon.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908710843051928929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-56171180594346095872008-03-16T13:41:00.000-04:002008-03-16T13:41:00.000-04:00Being sick sucks. Especially when we have the kind...Being sick sucks. Especially when we have the kind of job we can't call in sick to. <BR/><BR/>Are you taking something for the pain? Also, if you're not any better and it's been 48 hours, maybe you need to talk to your doctor. Or change antibiotics. <BR/><BR/>Not that I know anything about ear infections. Wrong orifice.Margaret Polaneczky, MD (aka TBTAM)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16555722791007332247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31146535.post-87016460359331171582008-03-15T21:59:00.000-04:002008-03-15T21:59:00.000-04:00Oh man, that sucks. Hope you are able to eat ok -...Oh man, that sucks. Hope you are able to eat ok -- the one ear infection I had as an adult made it really hard to eat because it hurt so much to open my mouth. Hang in there.<BR/><BR/>Since it's Saturday and you still aren't better, I wonder if a different antibiotic might help? Also, aren't there topical anesthetic drops that can help with the pain? That might make things more bearable. Poor thing, on call with an ear infection :( *hugs*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com