Will i get a stomach ulcer from all this ibuprofin im taking?
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You shouldn't take more than 800 mg. of ibuprofen at one time and then every four hours only. You can alternate that with Tylenol taking those every four hours so you are taking something every two hours. Don't overdo the Tylenol, though, either. 1000 mg. is the max dose on that.
As far as the earache is concerned: keep your head elevated with several pillows or sit in a recliner to sleep. Warm some oil up. I just put some in a little paper cup and then in a warm bowl of water for a few minutes. Pretty much any oil such as olive oil or vegetable oil will work. Lie down on your side with your sore ear up and drop some of the warm oil into your ear. It will make a "squish" sound and might feel uncomfortable at first but just lie there for at least 10 minutes. Then, put a piece of cotton ball in your ear and elevate your head. You can do this as often as you care to and it will help VERY fast. I get earaches a lot and doing this has prevented a lot of dr. visits for me. However, I would say to go to the dr. tomorrow because ear infections are nothing to be toyed with. They can cause hearing damage if not treated properly. Feel better soon! I am so sorry as I know how horrible they are...
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