Z Pak and Shooting Stabbing Ear Pain
Posted over a year ago
I have been taking z pak for 4 days now, today is my last day. For the last 2 days I have been having shooting pains in my left ear (very,very painful) and going down my neck. It has been constant (every minute or so). I went to the doctor because I ... more »
I have been taking z pak for 4 days now, today is my last day. For the last 2 days I have been having shooting pains in my left ear (very,very painful) and going down my neck. It has been constant (every minute or so). I went to the doctor because I thought I had a bad ear infection. Unfortunately he found nothing wrong. Has anyone had this pain before from taking a z pak? Or am I looking at a whole different problem?
Veelee - I just finished a Z pak last week, and am having shooting pains in my left ear, just as you described.
I have an ear fluid detector handy for my toddler, and it shows no indication of fluid buildup in the ear.
How odd I find your entry describing my same symptoms.
If you have found any answers since making your entry, I would be very interested to hear about it.
Thanks so much.
Clayh - 6 days ago I started a 3 day Z Pack prescription. After day one I started having a stabbing pain in my right ear, it would seem to start in my lower neck and end in my ear. It would occur every few minutes.
Now after 6 days (3 days after the last pill) the pains have subsided, maybe every 3-4 hours. Hopefully it will go away soon. No more Z Pack for me.
Shell0804 - I'm sorry to hear about this. This happened to me over a year ago and I still will never forget the pain! I don't know why it happened and I don't think I'll ever know. I was in so much pain I actually went and got a cortozone shot in the base of my head....now that was PAINFUL!!! But I believed it helped. It's a little barbaric the way they stab the huge needle in and twist it around for a couple mins. But it was worth it to not have the other pain. I'm glad your pain has subsided. I believe once that Z pack is out of your system you'll be fine. Just like yourself.....No more z pack for me. Take care.
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