To the doctors

That's one of the ones we haven't got in Penyffordd

I've had an outer ear infection.
The end result a slight loss of hearing - temporary or permanent?

I was given various antibiotics - eardrops and tablets.
One antibiotic was gentamycin.

Googled possible side effects of antibiotic reveals - loss of hearing, tinnitus ( which I have slightly) and the destruction of inner ear balance which means you can't stand up anymore without assistance. A kidney toxicant as well.

No mention at the doctors of the above. I decided against the gentamycin.
Didn't tell the doctor though as all I wanted was a referral to an ear specialist.

I have developed eczema along the inner arm and leg areas which I hope  is temporary. This I put down to the antibiotics.

My wife has to carry tablets everywhere to stave off hive attacks after a brush with an antibiotic she can no longer take.

Cure worse than not going in the first place?

Any way it's onward to Wrexham Maelor Hospital  ENT ..............

Further thoughts. If it wasn't for antibiotics 45 years ago I wouldn't be here................ Such is life.