I've been to the doctors office three times this last month for ear infection- took amoxicillin the first time round, then was prescribed azithromiacin*, and have yet to feel relief from inner ear pain- I'm concerned because the doc keeps giving me narcotic pain meds to help but it's been three weeks! Whats wrong? Feel pain, "cloggedness", and cant hear much in that ear...I've researched perforated eardrum and think that's what I have. The doc hasn't mentioned much other than "finish antibiotic course" and have tried vicodine and percocet so I just don't want the risk of dependence or withdrawal. what should I tell my doctor to get her attention??? Feels like she doesn't trust that I know my body better than her, and just because Im not a doctor doesn't mean I don't have basic medical knowledge and terms...