My ear hurts on the inside . what should i do ?

Take pain meds: to start. If you have sinus congestion or a cold, ear pain may be from a middle ear infection or unequal pressure due to a blocked Eustacean tube. If pain persists, then get exam and possible antibiotics, Ear pain with manipulation of the ear lobe is usually Swimmer's ear and Rx ear drops are indicated. If chewing = pain, then dysfunction of TM joint. Avoid yawning and chewing hard foods.