A little tip my doc gave me: to help clear your ears after the pain has gone, MUST BE ON ANTIBIOTICS( I did this on day 3) you hold your nose & breath and blow; like when you fly or go down a mountain, and your ears will pop and the fluid will drain,yah, you can hear again.I tried it and it works.Oh, and last but not least I wish you a speedy recovery! :thumbup: