I currently have an outer ear infection and it's excruciating. I haven't slept much during the past few days. I've got antibiotic drops from GP and have been popping painkillers like smartie s.However, I've taken the maximum I can in 24 hours and it's gonna be a long night. In my experience, it can take a couple of days for the antibiotics to kick in, I haven't slept for 24 hours and the pain make me want to weep. I dunno exactly what I'm asking for, reassurance I guess 