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When I finally met with the ENT I was told that there was nothing to worry about. My course of treatment was to be 1. a hearing test, 2. if needed tubes put in, and 3. another round of antibiotics (also on a need basis) Fast forward two months and I was having issues again.
I was sent for a CT scan. It showed no infection of the ear, but still an infection of the mastoids. I was given another round of antibiotics. Time goes by, I get another ear infection and more antibiotics. That happened twice more.
Fast forward to today. I am currently on another two week course of antibiotics (another ear infection). I have had very painful headaches and pain behind my ear. My head just doesn't feel quite right. Yet my ENT is still unconcerned. I was told that if I was still having problems in a month or so to come in and see her.
Everything I've read has indicated that mastoiditis is not something to mess around with. Since it has been nine months and the problem is recurring, shouldn't there be a more aggressive treatment? Should I be worried that my ENT is so cavalier about this issue? What exactly do I need to do to get the help I need?
I am part of an HMO (Kaiser) and therefore really have no second opinion option. I've asked for a new ENT, but so far have not been given one. I'm frustrated and angry. I would like to know if I should be concerned. If so, what should I do?View Thread
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