What do you for an earache when u don't have insurance for prescriptions?

-Depends on what's causing it! Something like swimmer's ear, is actually a fungal infection in the OUTER ear, and a couple drops of apple cider vinegar in your ear is a great homemade remedy for that. Middle ear infections, most doctors aren't as fast with the antibiotics these days for that; if you CAN manage to find one who will give you a prescription, ask for a cheap, old one. Most antibiotics are less than $10, except for the new ones.



Otherwise, you'll want an otc antihistimine/decongestant to dry up the fluids faster, and a pain reliever like tylenol.Tylenol or Aleve, and a heating pad (not too hot!)



You can still see a doctor even if you don't have insurance, you know. A quick visit for a suspected ear infection shouldn't cost more than around $50, and amoxicillin is *very* cheap.
You go where you would go if you had insurance, and you get the medicine that you would get if you had insurance. You do everything exactly the same, except that you pay for it with your money, instead of with insurance.
You see a doctor to have your ear examined - with or without insurance.
Cotton balls with something mild in it. Ask at the pharmacy.
Go to the doctor and pay cash...or just take some Tylenol.