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Odd Ear Issues

What the heck is wrong with me?  My ears hurt, especially my left one, when I first start to eat.  It's as if my mouth watering brings it on, and is a sharp stinging pain.  This only happens when I first start eating and then subsides.  From time to time I'm experiencing a sharp, almost stabbing pain mainly in my right year that only last a few seconds.  This seems to be brought on by turning my head or yawning.  I have been somewhat congested and think I have a sinus infection right now. But this ear stuff has been going on over a month.  My head hurts when I laugh hard and sometimes starts when I'm eating something hard or chewy.  Also, I feel a lot of pressure in my head and ears.  My ears also pop a bit when I swallow.
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I went to a doctor on Wednesday, and she said that it looked like I may have some fluid behind my ears, which is presumably from a sinus infection so she prescribed antibiotics.  But when I was describing some of the symptoms, she thought it might be TMJ possibly and advised me to see a dentist.  I know TMJ can be supposedly brought on or worsened by stress, and I have been incredibly stressed recently.  One odd, sort of scary thing that has been happening that I failed to mention, is for a couple days, I would get a sudden sharp pain in my head (both temples) if I laughed....it was weird but has subsided the last couple days.  What the heck?
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I have had this same experience and I have found that I have TMJ, A trip to the chiro solves the problem, at least temporarily. My Chiropractor adjusts my jaw and I get instant relief.  The sharp pain is horrible and even though it is short lived, it is no fun. Taking Advil, helps me, in between trips to my chiro. Good luck and hope this helps.
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4941554 tn?1361750158
maybe you could have a slight ear infection, that has gone down to the inner ear drum, best thing to do if your really worried about it, and it doesnt go away within the next few days is to consult a GP or your local doctor.
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144586 tn?1284666164
This consistent with cranial nerve inflammation, which sometimes happens after an extended sinus infection. Although the problem could be a growth or neuroma, it is often due to a simple viral infection. The pain is stabbing, very painful, and of short duration. There is no specific treatment except an NSAID, such as Motrin.  It often makes sleeping difficult. The cranial nerves control the facial muscles on one side (both sides, actually, but the problem is usually on one side). The symptoms suggest a mild form of Bell's palsy. Sinus infections are a bear to get rid of and often require antral lavage. The syndrome is characterized by problems on one side of the face, and usually self-limiting, lasting one to two months. The symptoms almost always reaches a peak, and then gradually disappears on it';s own.  Prednisone, prescribed by a physician is sometimes recommended, but that often makes the infection worse. Six of one, half-a-dozen of the other..
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