Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 - I may not have been following it all, but how do you know a fungal infection is present ?- Local fungal infections may be treated with topical antifungals (e.g. in nebulized compounds or irrigation).- Tobradex is a steroid+the antibiotic Tobramycin ; rotating an antibiotic every other week with a steroid does not sound a good idea to me. Unless specifically required otherwise (as in long-term, low-dose macrolide therapy), antibiotics are meant to be taken straight from beginning to end of the treatment, which by the way is not supposed to go on endlessly, for fear of bacterial selection and resistance.- When a germ is presumed and a (more or less long, more or less powerful) course of antibiotics does not kill it, the standard practice is to do a culture to put a name on the culprit and see which antibiotics will really work. If germ biofilms are present, treatment will be tough.- Allergy desensitization most often improves the situation by lessening the inflammation due to allergy.>> So yes, just 3 months after surgery and my sense of smell is indeed gone, polyps are growing back (they are small so they actually "popped" a couple), and there appears to be a fungal infection also. ENT continues to prescribe tobradex drops after nasal irrigation in a rotation with Rhinocort (1 week tobradex/1 week rhinocort), and I'm on a week's worth of prednisone to try to get back on track. I had confessed to not being faithfully using the tobradex since it's so much easier to spray the Rhinocort and be on my way. So I'm getting back with the program. > > I am wondering if there are ENTs or allergists that actually address the fungus issue rather than relying on steroids, etc. Many years ago (14-16) I had occasion to use Sporonox and that seemed to be addressing the root cause, although I understand the reasons why it is not prescribed often now. Just wondering if there is something else I should be doing. I consulted with my allergist to do a sanity check on the ENT's recommendations and he simply says that my ENT is the most well-respected ENT in the Chicago area, and that he is not aware of any magic bullet for fungal infections. We will proceed with allergy testing and shots (tried this many years ago--hard to tell if it helped or not though) but that is the only other plan as of today. > > Anyone out there successfully fighting fungal infections in some other way? Anyone following a diet similar to that outlined in the Yeast Connection? Many years ago I tried to do the no/low sugar diet for this reason. Maybe that was what helped me stay relatively healthy for that time period. It is the hardest thing for me to avoid sugar but I think I might have to give it a try. Got some acidophilus to incorporate into my diet also.> > Thanks very much for any other advice you can share. Writing this it helps so much to know that others reading it are in my same shoes....> > Judy> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for the response. When they went in with the endoscope they discovered the fungus and removed what they could. > > > > So yes, just 3 months after surgery and my sense of smell is indeed > gone, polyps are growing back (they are small so they actually " popped " > a couple), and there appears to be a fungal infection also. ENT > continues to prescribe tobradex drops after nasal irrigation in a > rotation with Rhinocort (1 week tobradex/1 week rhinocort), and I'm on a > week's worth of prednisone to try to get back on track. I had confessed > to not being faithfully using the tobradex since it's so much easier to > spray the Rhinocort and be on my way. So I'm getting back with the > program. > > > > I am wondering if there are ENTs or allergists that actually address > the fungus issue rather than relying on steroids, etc. Many years ago > (14-16) I had occasion to use Sporonox and that seemed to be addressing > the root cause, although I understand the reasons why it is not > prescribed often now. Just wondering if there is something else I > should be doing. I consulted with my allergist to do a sanity check on > the ENT's recommendations and he simply says that my ENT is the most > well-respected ENT in the Chicago area, and that he is not aware of any > magic bullet for fungal infections. We will proceed with allergy > testing and shots (tried this many years ago--hard to tell if it helped > or not though) but that is the only other plan as of today. > > > > Anyone out there successfully fighting fungal infections in some other > way? Anyone following a diet similar to that outlined in the Yeast > Connection? Many years ago I tried to do the no/low sugar diet for this > reason. Maybe that was what helped me stay relatively healthy for that > time period. It is the hardest thing for me to avoid sugar but I think > I might have to give it a try. Got some acidophilus to incorporate into > my diet also. > > > > Thanks very much for any other advice you can share. Writing this it > helps so much to know that others reading it are in my same shoes.... > > > > Judy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 I had a fungal infection in December, and my ENT gave me amphoterricen B in a compounded rinse. From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of JudyZSent: Saturday, March 05, 2011 9:47 AMsamters Subject: Re: fungal infection Thanks for the response. When they went in with the endoscope they discovered the fungus and removed what they could. > >> > So yes, just 3 months after surgery and my sense of smell is indeed> gone, polyps are growing back (they are small so they actually "popped"> a couple), and there appears to be a fungal infection also. ENT> continues to prescribe tobradex drops after nasal irrigation in a> rotation with Rhinocort (1 week tobradex/1 week rhinocort), and I'm on a> week's worth of prednisone to try to get back on track. I had confessed> to not being faithfully using the tobradex since it's so much easier to> spray the Rhinocort and be on my way. So I'm getting back with the> program.> >> > I am wondering if there are ENTs or allergists that actually address> the fungus issue rather than relying on steroids, etc. Many years ago> (14-16) I had occasion to use Sporonox and that seemed to be addressing> the root cause, although I understand the reasons why it is not> prescribed often now. Just wondering if there is something else I> should be doing. I consulted with my allergist to do a sanity check on> the ENT's recommendations and he simply says that my ENT is the most> well-respected ENT in the Chicago area, and that he is not aware of any> magic bullet for fungal infections. We will proceed with allergy> testing and shots (tried this many years ago--hard to tell if it helped> or not though) but that is the only other plan as of today.> >> > Anyone out there successfully fighting fungal infections in some other> way? Anyone following a diet similar to that outlined in the Yeast> Connection? Many years ago I tried to do the no/low sugar diet for this> reason. Maybe that was what helped me stay relatively healthy for that> time period. It is the hardest thing for me to avoid sugar but I think> I might have to give it a try. Got some acidophilus to incorporate into> my diet also.> >> > Thanks very much for any other advice you can share. Writing this it> helps so much to know that others reading it are in my same shoes....> >> > Judy> >> No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.comVersion: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3482 - Release Date: 03/05/11 02:34:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Was there a follow-up with irrigated antifungals in case some were left over? > > > > > > So yes, just 3 months after surgery and my sense of smell is indeed > > gone, polyps are growing back (they are small so they actually " popped " > > a couple), and there appears to be a fungal infection also. ENT > > continues to prescribe tobradex drops after nasal irrigation in a > > rotation with Rhinocort (1 week tobradex/1 week rhinocort), and I'm on a > > week's worth of prednisone to try to get back on track. I had confessed > > to not being faithfully using the tobradex since it's so much easier to > > spray the Rhinocort and be on my way. So I'm getting back with the > > program. > > > > > > I am wondering if there are ENTs or allergists that actually address > > the fungus issue rather than relying on steroids, etc. Many years ago > > (14-16) I had occasion to use Sporonox and that seemed to be addressing > > the root cause, although I understand the reasons why it is not > > prescribed often now. Just wondering if there is something else I > > should be doing. I consulted with my allergist to do a sanity check on > > the ENT's recommendations and he simply says that my ENT is the most > > well-respected ENT in the Chicago area, and that he is not aware of any > > magic bullet for fungal infections. We will proceed with allergy > > testing and shots (tried this many years ago--hard to tell if it helped > > or not though) but that is the only other plan as of today. > > > > > > Anyone out there successfully fighting fungal infections in some other > > way? Anyone following a diet similar to that outlined in the Yeast > > Connection? Many years ago I tried to do the no/low sugar diet for this > > reason. Maybe that was what helped me stay relatively healthy for that > > time period. It is the hardest thing for me to avoid sugar but I think > > I might have to give it a try. Got some acidophilus to incorporate into > > my diet also. > > > > > > Thanks very much for any other advice you can share. Writing this it > > helps so much to know that others reading it are in my same shoes.... > > > > > > Judy > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 No antifungals, which was why started wondering if we are doing all we can do..... Although I was reading more about fungal infections and if the information I was reading is correct, there is a difference between the type of fungal infection that is a fungal ball that can be easily removed, compared to the allergic fungal sinusitis where the overall allergy to mold causes this to be a perennial problem. Not sure if this is true--I tried allergy shots before but there was a lot going on so I'm not sure if they helped or not. My allergist wants me to come in for testing but I've been procrastinating since I will have to stop my Zyrtec-D to prepare for the test. Maybe in a few weeks I can give that route a try though. I'm about 1 week along in a diet that minimizes my sugar intake to only fresh fruit, nothing " sweet " , etc. As a consequence I am being more faithful in eliminating dairy too since it appears that I mostly eat dairy when it comes in the form of a treat (cookie or cake for example). I'm not sure if it will cure this problem but I overall feel much healthier and have dropped just about 5 pounds right off the bat. Anyone else notice a correlation of a low sugar diet with improved sinus health? > > > > > > > > So yes, just 3 months after surgery and my sense of smell is indeed > > > gone, polyps are growing back (they are small so they actually " popped " > > > a couple), and there appears to be a fungal infection also. ENT > > > continues to prescribe tobradex drops after nasal irrigation in a > > > rotation with Rhinocort (1 week tobradex/1 week rhinocort), and I'm on a > > > week's worth of prednisone to try to get back on track. I had confessed > > > to not being faithfully using the tobradex since it's so much easier to > > > spray the Rhinocort and be on my way. So I'm getting back with the > > > program. > > > > > > > > I am wondering if there are ENTs or allergists that actually address > > > the fungus issue rather than relying on steroids, etc. Many years ago > > > (14-16) I had occasion to use Sporonox and that seemed to be addressing > > > the root cause, although I understand the reasons why it is not > > > prescribed often now. Just wondering if there is something else I > > > should be doing. I consulted with my allergist to do a sanity check on > > > the ENT's recommendations and he simply says that my ENT is the most > > > well-respected ENT in the Chicago area, and that he is not aware of any > > > magic bullet for fungal infections. We will proceed with allergy > > > testing and shots (tried this many years ago--hard to tell if it helped > > > or not though) but that is the only other plan as of today. > > > > > > > > Anyone out there successfully fighting fungal infections in some other > > > way? Anyone following a diet similar to that outlined in the Yeast > > > Connection? Many years ago I tried to do the no/low sugar diet for this > > > reason. Maybe that was what helped me stay relatively healthy for that > > > time period. It is the hardest thing for me to avoid sugar but I think > > > I might have to give it a try. Got some acidophilus to incorporate into > > > my diet also. > > > > > > > > Thanks very much for any other advice you can share. Writing this it > > > helps so much to know that others reading it are in my same shoes.... > > > > > > > > Judy > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Re: fungal infection Recently my allergist did a complete testing and overall I had good improvement except for a couple of (fun-guys). These are aspergillus and cladosporium and I feel that they are possibly responsible for creating a bio-film in my sinuses that is restricting my ability to control the polyps. So a lot of my future research will be focused on additional ways to eradicate these two (fun-guys)from my system. Aspergillus Aspergillus is the most common genus of fungi in our environment with more than 160 different species of mold. Sixteen of these species have been documented as causing human disease. Aspergillosis is now the 2nd most common fungal infection requiring hospitalization in the United States . Cladosporium There are over 30 species in the Cladosporium genus. The most common are C. elatum, C. herbarum, C. sphaerospermum, and C. cladosporioides. These fungi are the causative agents of skin lesions, keratitis, nail fungus, sinusitis, asthma, and pulmonary infections. Acute symptoms of exposure to Cladosporium are edema and bronchiospasms, and chronic exposure may lead to pulmonary emphysema. No antifungals, which was why started wondering if we are doing all we can do..... Although I was reading more about fungal infections and if the information I was reading is correct, there is a difference between the type of fungal infection that is a fungal ball that can be easily removed, compared to the allergic fungal sinusitis where the overall allergy to mold causes this to be a perennial problem. Not sure if this is true--I tried allergy shots before but there was a lot going on so I'm not sure if they helped or not. My allergist wants me to come in for testing but I've been procrastinating since I will have to stop my Zyrtec-D to prepare for the test. Maybe in a few weeks I can give that route a try though. I'm about 1 week along in a diet that minimizes my sugar intake to only fresh fruit, nothing " sweet " , etc. As a consequence I am being more faithful in eliminating dairy too since it appears that I mostly eat dairy when it comes in the form of a treat (cookie or cake for example). I'm not sure if it will cure this problem but I overall feel much healthier and have dropped just about 5 pounds right off the bat. Anyone else notice a correlation of a low sugar diet with improved sinus health? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Yes, fungal balls are considered low-risk but fungal invasion is more dangerous. Nevertheless, even if you had "only" a fungal ball, logical practice would be to irrigate with antifungals for a while after taking it out.I have observed that a low-sugar (actually, low glycemic index) diet reduces my mucus secretion.> > > > >> > > > > So yes, just 3 months after surgery and my sense of smell is indeed> > > > gone, polyps are growing back (they are small so they actually "popped"> > > > a couple), and there appears to be a fungal infection also. ENT> > > > continues to prescribe tobradex drops after nasal irrigation in a> > > > rotation with Rhinocort (1 week tobradex/1 week rhinocort), and I'm on a> > > > week's worth of prednisone to try to get back on track. I had confessed> > > > to not being faithfully using the tobradex since it's so much easier to> > > > spray the Rhinocort and be on my way. So I'm getting back with the> > > > program.> > > > >> > > > > I am wondering if there are ENTs or allergists that actually address> > > > the fungus issue rather than relying on steroids, etc. Many years ago> > > > (14-16) I had occasion to use Sporonox and that seemed to be addressing> > > > the root cause, although I understand the reasons why it is not> > > > prescribed often now. Just wondering if there is something else I> > > > should be doing. I consulted with my allergist to do a sanity check on> > > > the ENT's recommendations and he simply says that my ENT is the most> > > > well-respected ENT in the Chicago area, and that he is not aware of any> > > > magic bullet for fungal infections. We will proceed with allergy> > > > testing and shots (tried this many years ago--hard to tell if it helped> > > > or not though) but that is the only other plan as of today.> > > > >> > > > > Anyone out there successfully fighting fungal infections in some other> > > > way? Anyone following a diet similar to that outlined in the Yeast> > > > Connection? Many years ago I tried to do the no/low sugar diet for this> > > > reason. Maybe that was what helped me stay relatively healthy for that> > > > time period. It is the hardest thing for me to avoid sugar but I think> > > > I might have to give it a try. Got some acidophilus to incorporate into> > > > my diet also.> > > > >> > > > > Thanks very much for any other advice you can share. Writing this it> > > > helps so much to know that others reading it are in my same shoes....> > > > >> > > > > Judy> > > > >> > > >> > >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 Fungi are all around us in the earth and the air we breath every day... There is a huge assortment of anti fungal 'everything' many over the counter and other only by prescription. Fungus infections can be minor or can be dangerous to CLL patients, depending on the fungus... if you are having troubles... please consult your doctor without delay. ~chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2011 Report Share Posted August 10, 2011 So I got a fungal infection from my hearing aid trapping moisture in my ear. At the same time I also had a bacterial infection. My dr decided to just clear up the fungal infection first and then give me antibiotics for the bacterial infection. This has been going on for about a month now. I have been on a powerful antibiotic for 7days already and my ear still hurts and I still have drainage. The pain is in the upper part of my ear. Not down by my eustation tube. Any thoughts???!!?? I'm really afraid I'm going to find out the big " C " is back. I go to the dr. Friday...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Ruth,My BAHA's work very well! They provide better hearing for me than regular hearing aids. I clean the site pretty much every time I was my hair. It has become routine for me. They provide a small brush to use on the site. There are times I have to trim the hair away from the site but that varies by individual. There is a group called BAHA_PPL, I believe. You might find it helpful.Ilona From: tink442002 <tink442002@...>Subject: fungal infectioncholesteatoma Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 9:09 PM So I got a fungal infection from my hearing aid trapping moisture in my ear. At the same time I also had a bacterial infection. My dr decided to just clear up the fungal infection first and then give me antibiotics for the bacterial infection. This has been going on for about a month now. I have been on a powerful antibiotic for 7days already and my ear still hurts and I still have drainage. The pain is in the upper part of my ear. Not down by my eustation tube. Any thoughts???!!?? I'm really afraid I'm going to find out the big "C" is back. I go to the dr. Friday...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Went to the doctor today and he said the bacterial infection was cleared up but that the fungal infection was back probably because of all the drainage and cipro drops. The problem with getting rid of it is that I have tubes in my ear so they can't just fill my ear up with cream. The put more purple medicine in it today and I start back on oral fungal medication. I go back next Thursday and this time I should see my doctor not just his assistant. On a good note; they did do a hearing test and my hearing is the same as it was last year at this time! So, that's a least some good news..lol From: Ilona Sadler <ilonasadler@...>cholesteatoma Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 11:07 AMSubject: Re: fungal infection Ruth,My BAHA's work very well! They provide better hearing for me than regular hearing aids. I clean the site pretty much every time I was my hair. It has become routine for me. They provide a small brush to use on the site. There are times I have to trim the hair away from the site but that varies by individual. There is a group called BAHA_PPL, I believe. You might find it helpful.Ilona From: tink442002 <tink442002@...>Subject: fungal infectioncholesteatoma Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 9:09 PM So I got a fungal infection from my hearing aid trapping moisture in my ear. At the same time I also had a bacterial infection. My dr decided to just clear up the fungal infection first and then give me antibiotics for the bacterial infection. This has been going on for about a month now. I have been on a powerful antibiotic for 7days already and my ear still hurts and I still have drainage. The pain is in the upper part of my ear. Not down by my eustation tube. Any thoughts???!!?? I'm really afraid I'm going to find out the big "C" is back. I go to the dr. Friday...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Chloe has struggled with fungal infections frequently as a result of so many surgeries meaning so many antibiotics. She has even had to see an infectious disease specialist because of one super stubborn bout. The best thing we have come up with is 4-6 weeks of simultaneous clotrimazole drops and diflucan oral meds. This time, between her surgeon and I, we decided to administer clotrimazole as soon as she finished her ciprodex drops post op. We are two months out and no problems!  Hearing aid has definitely been a contributor to this problem. We take it out several times a day to let her ear air out for a while. Since we homeschool, she doesn't even wear it during the day anymore. On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 7:37 PM, <aksmorrison@...> wrote: This is a new hearing aid that just came on the market. I have been following the development of it for two years and tried to get my son in to the clinical trials but was not successful. I am interested because it does not require a surgery and is suppose to be in lieu of a BAHA. The hearing mechanism fits on the back teeth with a behind the ear aid. I wanted folks on here to take a look at it and see what you think. I would love to hear comments. Cleveland Clinic said this was the best medical development in 2010. Right now it is only offered in certain areas in the country. I intend to call and find out how much $$ it is.Your thoughts???? Rejoin the Conversation this August The SoundBite Hearing System is Coming Soon! Thank you for your interest in Sonitus Medical. Since receiving FDA Clearance for the treatment of Single-Sided Deafness and Conductive hearing loss, Sonitus Medical has had a tremendous response from physicians, potential patients, and individuals who know of someone suffering from single-sided or conductive hearing loss. We are pleased to announce the launch of www.soundbitehearing.com, for our product, the SoundBite Hearing System, the world’s first non-surgical and removable hearing solution that relies on bone conduction to imperceptibly transmit sound via the teeth. Visit the new site to get answers to common questions, find a Soundbite physician near you, or view testimonials from delighted patients who have experienced the Soundbite hearing solution. You can also reference other important information such as product updates, device animations, and more. SoundBite will be available starting this August through physicians and audiologists in select markets in the U.S. with expansion across the nation over the next six to nine months. Please continue to check www.soundbitehearing.com for updates on clinic availability and to access a growing list of participating providers. Thank you for following our progress and watch for more SoundBite updates soon! Sincerely, The Sonitus Medical Team Quick Links I`m a patient I`m a doctor FAQ News and Events Contact Us fungal infection cholesteatoma Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 9:09 PM  So I got a fungal infection from my hearing aid trapping moisture in my ear. At the same time I also had a bacterial infection. My dr decided to just clear up the fungal infection first and then give me antibiotics for the bacterial infection. This has been going on for about a month now. I have been on a powerful antibiotic for 7days already and my ear still hurts and I still have drainage. The pain is in the upper part of my ear. Not down by my eustation tube. Any thoughts???!!?? I'm really afraid I'm going to find out the big " C " is back. I go to the dr. Friday...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I'm so glad to read that somebody else has had this problem too! I was beginning to think I just always did things the hard way. LOL Well, I'm on my second round of oral meds. I really hope this kills it this time. Of course poor Chloe has had many more surgeries and problems than I have so I guess I shouldn't whine but just so tired of being sick and tired and not being able to wear my hearing aid and only having my BAHA makes things a little bit more of challenge. Thanks for the tip !From: s <thequeen.christine@...>cholesteatoma Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 3:55 PMSubject: Re: fungal infection Chloe has struggled with fungal infections frequently as a result of so many surgeries meaning so many antibiotics. She has even had to see an infectious disease specialist because of one super stubborn bout. The best thing we have come up with is 4-6 weeks of simultaneous clotrimazole drops and diflucan oral meds. This time, between her surgeon and I, we decided to administer clotrimazole as soon as she finished her ciprodex drops post op. We are two months out and no problems! Hearing aid has definitely been a contributor to this problem. We take it out several times a day to let her ear air out for a while. Since we homeschool, she doesn't even wear it during the day anymore. On Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 7:37 PM, <aksmorrison@...> wrote: This is a new hearing aid that just came on the market. I have been following the development of it for two years and tried to get my son in to the clinical trials but was not successful. I am interested because it does not require a surgery and is suppose to be in lieu of a BAHA. The hearing mechanism fits on the back teeth with a behind the ear aid. I wanted folks on here to take a look at it and see what you think. I would love to hear comments. Cleveland Clinic said this was the best medical development in 2010. Right now it is only offered in certain areas in the country. I intend to call and find out how much $$ it is.Your thoughts???? Rejoin the Conversation this August The SoundBite Hearing System is Coming Soon! Thank you for your interest in Sonitus Medical. Since receiving FDA Clearance for the treatment of Single-Sided Deafness and Conductive hearing loss, Sonitus Medical has had a tremendous response from physicians, potential patients, and individuals who know of someone suffering from single-sided or conductive hearing loss. We are pleased to announce the launch of www.soundbitehearing.com, for our product, the SoundBite Hearing System, the world’s first non-surgical and removable hearing solution that relies on bone conduction to imperceptibly transmit sound via the teeth. Visit the new site to get answers to common questions, find a Soundbite physician near you, or view testimonials from delighted patients who have experienced the Soundbite hearing solution. You can also reference other important information such as product updates, device animations, and more. SoundBite will be available starting this August through physicians and audiologists in select markets in the U.S. with expansion across the nation over the next six to nine months. Please continue to check www.soundbitehearing.com for updates on clinic availability and to access a growing list of participating providers. Thank you for following our progress and watch for more SoundBite updates soon! Sincerely, The Sonitus Medical Team Quick Links I`m a patient I`m a doctor FAQ News and Events Contact Us fungal infection cholesteatoma Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 9:09 PM So I got a fungal infection from my hearing aid trapping moisture in my ear. At the same time I also had a bacterial infection. My dr decided to just clear up the fungal infection first and then give me antibiotics for the bacterial infection. This has been going on for about a month now. I have been on a powerful antibiotic for 7days already and my ear still hurts and I still have drainage. The pain is in the upper part of my ear. Not down by my eustation tube. Any thoughts???!!?? I'm really afraid I'm going to find out the big "C" is back. I go to the dr. Friday...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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