ds has been diagnosed with an ear infection.

We are now on day 4 of this, how long does it last, is he in pain all the time? I have heard that ear infections are very painful.

He has been in our bed for the last 2 weeks because he had a virus first and now this, which makes him cry and whimper all night and constantly moving cause he is uncomfortable I feel sooooo drained and am hoping that he will sleep well tonight, he no longer has a temp so i'm guessing the infection is starting to clear, but he is not eating and constantly wants mummy ALL THE TIME, won't go to daddy or anyone but me, which tells me he is still not feeling well.

should i get a second opinion or wait and see?? the dr put him on antibiotics, could this make it worse for next time??