complications following strep, help please!

[Newvahner]

I was diagnosed with Strep 2 1/2 weeks ago, at the time I went in to be seen, I asked the doctor to also chack my left ear, he said it did not look infected, but there did appear to be some pressure there. He gave me antibiotics (Augmentin) for 10 days. My throat began feeling better, but my sinuses got bad my chest started hurting, I figured it spread as it happened in the past i figured the antibiotics would help, then last Thursday my left ear began hurting rather badly - by Friday the pain was quite extensive, so I went to the doctor. He said my ear canal had swollen shut and he could not tell me about my ear drum because he coulndn't see anything. He gave me steriod shotput me on 5 day z-pack,gave me ear drops, cough syrup to help with the pain and presure (hydrocodone, with antihistimine, decongestant)and confirmed, I did have upper respitory & severe ostis media. By Saturday the pain was unbearable, but I dealt with it the best I could. On Sunday, I was miserable - VERY ANGRY, in agony, couldn't close my mouth all the way or open it - the pain is now behind my ear, between my ear and temple, radiaites down my neck and jaw, and I have never hurt this bad in my life. He gave me an antibiotic shot again yesterday, & Vicodin nothing helps though. My ear is so swollen the drops don't go in,I can't sleep eat concentrate. I am in intense pain, all he can tell me now is that I may have a very serious infection. I am to go to the ER if not better or I get worse by tomorrow. What could this be, and how can I relieve the pain. I hurt so bad I think I am going crazy! Please HELP

[Kalio1]

Go to the ER right NOW. Do not wait until tomorrow There is a very serious infetion you can get MSRA annd intense pain and swelling are signs of it. You need to go immediately to the ER dont take any dont any chances, it is very DANGEROUS. GO RIGHT NOW and DEMAND they culture it to be sure what it is.

[Newvahner]

The doctor said that it is not Staph, but a complication of Strep. This is one of the first concerns we addressed, as I have been exposed to this type of Staph several times in the last few months. It is what I initally thought too! I appreciate your help and hope it doesn't turn out that you are right and they have missed it. Any ideas to help with the pain???? I am miserable! Also the swelling is limited to the left side of my face mainly around my ear. It feels like someone bashed me upside the head about a hundred time with a cast-iron skillet. The pain is THAT BAD!!!!

[Kalio1]

I still say go to the doctor or ER right now. You are talikg about yur ear which is right next to your BRAIN. Do not postpone seeing a doctor! Intense pain that cant be helped with pain killers needs to be addressed. I still say you need another culture.

[Newvahner]

I am almost to that point, the pain is making me crazy. I am hurting so bad, I think I would be capable of hurting someone who so much as looked at me wrong right now. I can't drive, so I am gonna see what I can do about getting some one to take me to the hospital, if not I'll go as soon as my huband gets home. Thanks again! by the way, if you didn't already read my new post, doc is suggesting mastoiditis.

Thanks Again!

[Newvahner]

sorry, please read the comments i just posted to everyone by accident! Thanks again!