Ok, I've had an ear infection for about two weeks now. Been to the doc last week and he gave me ear drops and antibiotics.

However, the instructions say 10 drops BID(twice daily). Hubby and son work so I am the only one here. Unless you count the dog. Anyone have advice on putting drops in your own ear?

What you can do is take the dropper and fill it with water and drop out 10 drops - see where the water level is - if it's half way, give yourself 1/2 a dropper full - if it only has 1/4 left give yourself 3/4 of a dropper - and so on.

Also, when you give yourself the drops make sure your head is flat (laying down) and you stay there for at least 5 minutes to give the drops time to work their way down the ear canal - then do the other ear. Good luck!

If all else fails - there is the dog. LOL

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Mary

Thanks for the idea! Yea I grew up with ear infections but always had mom there I read where another person here has a son with one. Must be something going around because I haven't had one in leterally years.

I try to stay flat for as long as I can. The doc said the gunk is so bad that he can't even see the eardrum so I have to "flush" my ear with water before each time. Very hard alone..lol! The staying flat part is a little difficult because I have back issues and can't stand for more than a few minutes. I have to walk sideways and lay on the couch..LOL!!
Thanks again