Kelley,

The doctors need to find the reason for the pain you are having. Until they can explain why, they need to do the tests, etc...that it takes to determine the result. You are n not over reacting and need to be vigilant about this. My sister had ear pain, too.
Your in my thoughts,

Nancy

Caregiver to sister Connie, dx 2005, scc tongue, 4 surgeries inc. radical left side neck dissection 7/06, 35 IMRT, and 7 cisplatin 2/07, passed away 8-11-07, 51 yrs. young, fought with courage, strength and grace, found peace on her new journey.