My stepdaughter, Leanna, is prone to ear infections. Even at ten she's still getting them more frequently than usual. They're not life-threatening, or even hearing-threatening, but they are seriously painful in a child that old, like most things (remember how chicken pox or tonsillectomies are always worse the older you are? Like that).
And this time? The oral antibiotics weren't working, so they got some topical drops to go with. Those didn't make a dent either; her ear is still all swollen and pus-y and not draining. And it hurts. So much so that they ended up in the ER tonight. And her mom called to give me an update and Leanna's crying because it hurts so much... but they've just given her some serious pain medication (Vicodin, I think) and numbed her skin up so they can inject antibiotics, because the orals and topicals (and Tylenol for pain) are not doing the trick. And on top of feeling awful and hurting, the poor kid is afraid of needles.
So, anyone out there reading? Please send best wishes to ten-year-old Leanna. She could use the support, even if she's unaware it's happening. And I know her mom and her dad (and her stepmom!) could use a good virtual hug too. Thanks.
That's terrible! I had a ton of ear infections as a kid, and I remember how awful they were. I hope the injected antibiotics work quickly, and she gets better!
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Jan 29Karry:
Hi so it is 11:30 we just got home and Leanna is finally going to bed. She is saying that she feels some what better but I think that is the medication talking. I am letting her sleep tomorrow as much as she can. you can call tomorrow if you want. I saw that you called and texted but phone does not work in hospital so did not get either till I was in the car.
she talked all the way home about her fashion game and so I know she was better.
Now I have to get my home work done and try to get some real sleep. "
So now I feel better.