Irritating pain behind ear into head and neck, left side. Related to glasses?
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Hello,
Sorry if this seems a bit daft, but I am actually very worried, but wanted to see if I am over-reacting before I try to get to see a GP. I am a 58 year old woman,
I have "dents" behind each ear where my glasses arm sits, had them for years and they never bother me. Opticians have always said nothing to worry about.
In December I got new specs as my prescription had changed. They were adjusted and fit well. However over past couple of weeks I have felt more pressure behind my ears, so have been taking them off with intention of going to get them re-adjusted. However, last week the pressure was so intense on the left side only it was causing significant discomfort which still exists despite me not having worn them for over a week. It feels like there is a key point midway between the earlobe level and middle of cervical spine where there is a point that feels very deep from which pain comes, which radiates down the left side of my neck - again it feels more internal structurally and most definitely not a stiff neck or torticollis. I am getting worried as it isn't responding to painkillers, I can't feel any lymph nodes - but to be honest not sure what I am feeling for. That side feels a tad warm, but no more than the other side - I think!
When I lie down, it feels like my entire neck is congested, it feels solid like there is huge pressure. I am really getting worried, I don't want to disturb GP unnecessarily with all the Covid measurements, but neither do I want to think I am just being overly anxious and potentially do myself more harm. I also think the glasses may just be a red herring.
Thank you in advance
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