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Have been having pain behind my right ear (where the bow of eyeglasses set). i have also had surgery on that ear as well.

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

For how long?: How bad is the pain? What was the surgery for? Is any of the skin red? Do your glasses need to be adjusted? It may be a simple answer but maybe they're just too tight.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Have been having pain behind my right ear (where the bow of eyeglasses set). i have also had surgery on that ear as well.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

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