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Extreme outer ear pain: What can it be?

Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) | Last Active: Aug 8, 2023 | Replies (402)

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@1luckytexan

saraan - is your ear red and warm? Does the condition last for days? If so, you might consider Nibor's suggestion. But my ear cartilage pain has no other symptom than pain. Usually a vague to moderate ache, but with extreme pain when touched or even moved with smiling or eyebrow lifting etc. may be gone in 30 minute to half a day. Have only had longer period of time once. But, extreme stretching of the head neck has been marvelous at clearing the problem the last few times I have tried it. Be sure to include tilting the head back while smiling broadly and maybe even rolling the eyes back in the head. Still in the experimental satge with this technique since it can be months between 'attacks'. good luck

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The extreme pain only happens when I am sleeping and lying down on either ear side. It never happens during the day. I though it happened because of a sinus infection many times but even after antibiotics it still happens. I take my head away from the pillow or sit up and the pain goes away. I also tried different pillows in case of an allergy but still the pain reappears. No the ear is not red. I can’t figure out why this is happening. I appreciate the input. Thanks.