Reasearched info on auricular CHONDRITIS. That is NOT my condition. If you Look at pics of ppl w that condition u will notice they're talking about all the cartilage in outer area of ear and will c total redness of ear. That condition sounds serious w danger of losing cartilage. It is not something u can have for 20 some yrs without serious consequences. My pain is behind ear where ear connects w skull. But perhaps thats what u have. I doubt it though. Didn't u say you had it forever? PA's have habit of giving ppl diagnoses when it shd b dr that does it. U SHD discuss w ur dr. Pillow is great idea. I'll research. Thanx