Ear pain and face numbness

[goron24]

For a few weeks now I have had a dull pain in my left ear and when I put on my glasses they seem to add to this pressure. Over the past few days I have experienced intermittent tingling on the left side of my face. Last night I put aloe on my ear (just the outside) and when I went to bed it felt as if my ear was burning. I woke up and my ear is in more pain than before and my left cheek is constantly numb. I had gone to the doctor a week after this all started and had him check my ears and he said my ear canals were fine. I think I may have an ear infection, could it be something else?

[maileeshar]

ivw been searching for answers for months for my jaw pain, face numbness, sinus fullness, burning eyes and headaches turns out i have tmj. you need to see a dentist that specialises in tmj and get xrays done. also see your doctor and get blood tests done for inflammation markers etc. good luck. shar

[silverfox67]

It could be Neuralgia or Neuritis.  When I get that, it hurts with even the slightest breeze.  Doctor gave me a prescription for Neurontin (gapapentin) and it helped almost immediately.

[mandy876]

well I have TMJ my jaw joint is wearing out and I have arthritis in it.  the pain sometimes is very bad. the doctor put me on Celebrex.  check with your doctor,  your dentist could give you a splint to wear especially at night when you might grit your teeth or clinch them.  mine goes down my neck and shoulder.  good luck.  mandy876

[bonijokrauss]

Search TMD and if that might be a good reference source. That has many symptoms and can definitely affect the ear and face. Hope this helps.

[goron24]

For reference I am a 23 year old male, who is decently fit.