Constant Ear Ache

[OneRedGirl]

I've been having ear aches since September 2008, there's no infection but I have had some fluid in the inner ear and currently clear.  Recently had a CT Scan and everything was normal but my right ear still hurts and it's causing my head to hurt only on the right side extending from my temporal area down to throat area just under mandible area.  The pain is constant and usually last for a week, goes away and then back again a week later.  What could be causing this temporary but constant ear aches?

[OneRedGirl]

Thank you for the advice.  I will be meeting with an ENT next week. It's just frustrating when you have gone through so many tests, 4 doctors and no one has an answer.

[tomsant]

All these count only if they don't find anything wrong in the concerned ear.

Best,

TA

[tomsant]

Right sided earache extending from temple to throat area under the mandible. You sure are intelligent.

1.Tap on the last three molars of upper and lower jaws, and see if it hurts? If so, meet your dental surgeon.

2.Try placing your forefinger on the floor of the mouth on that side, between last molar and the tongue; place the forefinger of the opp hand below the jaw and try to press the region between the two fingers. You are trying to feel your salivary gland in that region. Is it painful? In this event or also if you don't find anything unusual, meet an ENT surgeon.

Hope this helps.

Best rgds,
TA