Chronic ear infections

I will look into the ear candling. I have heard of it, but dont know what it entails, so I am not sure on the infant either. Yes, his medication is oral antibiotics, thank goodness. That would be awful to add to the problem instead of helping it.

Thank you. Basically they said we will see how it goes when this one clears up. But if they keep happening it is a definite possibility. My mom said the same thing about my sister. They said she would have to have them. And then they just stopped.

We have been treating the reflux. We arent even sure if that is why he is getting them. It was just a possibility thrown out there by the doctor. Thank you for the suggestion for keeping his ears dry during bathing. That has been a real challenge.

Thank you for the encouragement. I am so glad that so many people have gone through it and been fine. It definitely makes me feel a little better.

When my older son was young I was terrified to have tubes put in. He was 21 months when I finally agreed, and it's the best thing I've ever done for him. (He's 10 now.) The day he came home from the hospital, he finally started repeating words. He was not talking before because every time you have an ear infection or fluid in your ears it is hard to hear. It is like being under water 24/7. Plus the pain of earaches is horrendous. ENTs do these surgeries all the time. There is nothing to worry about, and it will improve the quality of your son's life.

In a way I want him to start pulling on his ear right away that way I know something is wrong! Like your child, our son is such a happy baby - even when he is sick! He doesn't act like he is sick. I mean I can tell but to anyone else that really doesnt' know him, you can't tell. Not to change the subject but when did you find out that your son had acid reflux? And what treatments have you gone through in his life time and are you having to do anything now? I am curious obviously because my son has it and also because everyone keeps telling me he will grow out of it but yet I am skeptical. They kept assuring me at 6 months he would.. but he didn't.. then it was 9 months.. then he didn't.. Now they are saying that when he starts walking he should grow out of it.... Don't get me wrong, it has improved ALOT. He doesn't spit up nearly as much as he use to (I use to literally have to keep him in his swing for two hours after he eat to let it settle before he could get down on the floor other wise all of it would be out of his little tummy). Now that he is a full time crawler he can usually be okay with being put on the floor almost immediatlly after meals (here and there he will spit up but not as bad nor as often). But I am just curious as to what your experience with it has been. Thanks and sorry to change the subject!

Not a problem. My doctor says its very common. I just wonder why you dont hear too much about it. Though I do think I remember reading that some babies that are diagnosed with colic are actually reflux babies as well. It sounds like your son is also doing well despite it. So we must be doing something right.

My son didnt really start pulling on his ears until it got pretty bad. And he is such a happy baby, we had no idea. A couple days before he started pulling on them, he would fuss a bit more than usual at bedtime and not want to lay on his back. I didnt put it together until the ear pulling started. He never even ran a fever. In fact, the only reason we went to the doctor today was he broke out in hives. Not terrible ones, but they were there and it worried me. The doctor said it was a mild reaction to the infection. Thank goodness for it, or I would have been oblivious for a couple more days yet again about the ear infection. Hopefully yours doesnt have this problem. I know it is rough when the little ones are sick, especially since you cant do very much to help them be more comfortable.

Thank you. I hadnt even considered the long term effect of the antibiotics. I was sick a lot as a child and now it is hard to find something that works for me when I am truly ill. It does seem the tubes are pretty common and even helpful.

Thank you. Two days into the antibiotics and he is starting to pep up a little.

Aaaw thats great to hear hun, heres wishing him an even speedier recovery xx You make sure to take of you to though ;)

Thank you for your point of view. With having experienced it. I will definately try the heating pad. Nobody had suggested that. Maybe that will help a bit. I have been looking for a way to comfort him. Thank you so much.

Thank you. My mom told me to wait it out for a while too. She said they wanted her to get them for my sister, and they put it off for a bit, and she outgrew them. His pediatrician said if we can make it past the rest of cold and flu season, hopefully we will be in good shape and not need them.

Thank you. I hope it all works out. Yeah, I found the acid reflux thing kind of interesting too. I suppose it makes sense though. I have been trying to keep him upright after feedings in hopes that it will help a bit, but that nighttime feeding is hard when he wants to go to sleep.

Thank you. I am hoping we dont have to. But it seems like it is going that way. Poor guy. I feel so sorry for him. Right now he just wants to sleep, but he falls asleep and then turns to his left side (the worse one) and then wakes up whimpering. I am glad to see that they help.

Thank you. I have been worried since the doctor mentioned them this afternoon. He is just so little and the thought of surgery terrifies me. But I know he is miserable with these ear infections too. It makes me feel a little better to know that they actually help.

Thank you. It is encouraging that so many people have had luck with them.