You're welcome.
I too was alarmed that she'd prescribe such a powerful drug for your condition. I saw that it was an anti-psychotic, definitely not a drug I'd be inclined to take. Especially, when something as simple as an antibiotic could most likely take care of the issue.
It might be in your best interest to find a new GP as well. If you've only seen her twice and the first time misdiagnosed you, and this time, it seems, prescribed a drug that doesn't seem to fit your signs. It seems as though she's haphazardly treating you, not putting very much effort into diagnosing you. (I can't say this for sure, it's just what it seems like).
In regards to otitis media, you don't necessarily have to have all of the signs to have it. You might not get a fever, you might not feel confused or sleepy, however, you have at least 2 of the signs on that list. I think an ENT would be able to find the cause of your ailment.
Good luck!
Thank's for that!
I went to see a GP and the last time I saw her she miss diagnosed me and gave me a bit of stick over wanting to see someone else, preferably a consultant, a good job I did as I had a golf ball size benign tumor removed from my side last year, I haven't been back for anything until today when I came home with that prescription (so this is only the second time iv'e seen her) I haven't bothered to get it as when I googled what it was used for I couldn't understand why i'd be given it with only one of those symptoms?
Also my blood pressure is completely normal and always has been, that got checked today too.
Was very interested in the 'otitis media' symptoms as just this evening have been getting a deep ear pain and slight cutting off hearing, although I have no drainage problem but maybe that could come if left? eek!
I think it is time for an ENT but getting past this doctor is going to be an obstacle in itself lol Thanks for your help!
Mistri,
I think that you're heading in the right direction with the ear. Did you you see a general practitioner (GP) or a ear,nose and throat (ENT) specialist? If you just went to your GP, I highly suggest that you go and see an ENT.
With the quick google search I did I found otitis media. Basically, a middle ear infection. Here's some of the signs to look for:
Persistent blockage of fullness of the ear
Hearing loss
Chronic ear drainage
Development of balance problems
Facial weakness
Persistent deep ear pain or headache
Fever
confusion or sleepiness
Drainage or swelling behind the ear
Source: http://www.umm.edu/otolaryngology/ear_infections.htm
And after reading only a few lines about prochlorperazine maleate, I'd be VERY hesitant to take it to.
I think that you need to see an ENT, and quite possibly, he'll give a prescription for antibiotics, if, in fact, you do have a middle ear infection.