First time I had an ear infection I had it along with a cold. Doctor prescribed some zithromax 250mg tablets along with neomycin ear drops. Within taking the medication, the ear pain and stuffiness went away within 4 days.

Fast forward to this past week. My left ear felt stuffy and wouldnt pop, so I thought why not use the leftover neomycin for that ear. I used it and it went away in about a day. Soon thereafter, my right ear felt stuffy and it wouldn't pop as well. So I tried the neomycin again. No help. I cannot hear in my right ear and I get a sharp pain sometimes. It's difficult to concentrate when my ear is stuffy and I cannot hear.

I went to an ent doctor this morning and he said that I may have gotten water in my ears. He suctioned fluid out and blew air through my ears on both sides and told me that I did have an infection.

He later prescribed to me tobramax eye drops to put in my ear so it will reduce the swelling and the bacteria. I have an appointment to follow-up in one week.

I sure hope that this does work, because it's irritating!

Anyone had similar experiences or a recurrence like I had? Or even experience using tobramax?