At home swimmer's ear treatments?

i have swimmer's ear and am taking the anti-biotic ear drops& motrin. What other remedies could i try? i mostly need relief of pain and discomfort. thanks!

Ask the doctor that gave you the antibiotic drop to prescribe you some Otic Pain drops and you may be able to eliminate the use of the motrin unless it's main function is its' anti inflamatory properties.

I don't think you can use this in conjunction with the ear drops you are currently using, but my boss (a doctor) advises our patients to make a solution of 50% vinegar and 50% rubbing alcohol. Put a few drops in each ear after swimming and showering to prevent "swimmers ear." It really does help!

Hope this was of some use to you, and good luck!

I've been told by friends who have that prob that a few drops of rubbing alcohol in the ear canal after swimming or showering drys out and prevents .

I use rubbing alcohol to dry the ear canal out.

vinegar works well. Use clear vinegar at full strength and pour into ear canal, allow one minute then place cotton in ear. Repeat this 2-3 times a day for up to 3 days if it still persists see your doc! Opps din't see you were already on antibiotic drops. Cancel the vinegar, lol. Try using a gentle heating pad.