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My outside of my ears hurt when i sleep, it's a pounding and painful. i can't find a pillow that i can use so i am becoming sleep deprived what is it?
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Go see your DR: Possibilities include ear infection, inflamed blood vessels, arthritis in the jaw/tmj etc. In the meantime, take some tylenol (acetaminophen). Check your blood pressure too. Take care!
Answered 3/8/2013
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