Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Pressure headaches which get worse on tilting the head or bending forwards can occur due to sinusitis. It is important for you to get yourself evaluated by an ENT specialist to rule out sinusitis.
Ear infection or sinusitis seems to be the most likely cause of your symptoms as of now. You can try steam inhalation few times a day and see if there is any relief.
Hope this helps!
Hi,
Well, it sounds horrible, but it also sounds like several things. It certainly sounds like you have a middle ear infection from the water, that could explain the sore ears and some of the other stuff. Your sinuses could be infected, but you really need to see your GP and get your ears and sinuses checked out.
It is actually REALLY difficult to damage your major cranial nerves, and if you do, you would have significant sensory symptoms.
I understand you are worried, but this could be making things worse, nothing triggers a headache like stress!
Get yourself checked out, it is too easy to worry yourself into a frazzle over not knowing what is wrong and thinking the worst.
Good luck