I've had an ear infection for 5 wks and my ent doc said it was better. why am i still in pain?

Healing Takes Time: The infection itself may be better but the leftovers from the inflammation may be what is still causing you pain. These include residual fluid, congestion and swelling. It often times can take a month or 2 for these aspects to resolve. You can let your ENT know that you still have pain. He/She may be able to recommend something to relieve the pressure or improve drainage.