My ear

So, over three weeks ago I started having trouble with my left ear. I've had pain and haven't been able to hear much out of my left ear for more than three weeks. For the past two weeks I've had a constant loud ringing in my left ear. I think it has been established that I'm a procrastinator so it shouldn't be a surprise that it took me this long to call and make an appointment to see a doctor. However, the constant ringing has just about pushed me to my edge. I was going to literally go crazy if it didn't stop. The ringing has even woken me up at times and (as Debs and Karen can tell you) nothing wakes me up when I'm sleeping. I finally called around on Monday to find a doctor who could see me soon because I don't have a regular doctor (I haven't been to the doctor in 9 years...and when I went 9 years ago it was simply to have it confirmed that I was pregnant and to get a referral to a ob/gyn). I found a doctor who was able to see me today. It was a very quick visit, he looked in my ears for less than 10 seconds and whipped out his prescription pad for Augmentin and antibiotic ear drops for me for the next 10 days! Keep your fingers crossed that this works...I want the ringing to go away and I'd love to be able to hear again out of my left ear! :-)