Yesterday was the worst of the days. The pressure was painful and the swelling was tight. That is why I wrote...The swelling has gone down a lot and ear pain has lessened a hole bunch to being non existant. For me it was I would have a problem say a tooth ache, I would call the dentist, make an appointment and when I would go for the appointment it would dissappear. Yesterday I was worried today not so bad as it seems to be back to "normal" I just don't understand why my face will do this duh I know surgery but more of an answer. I have no fever that I am aware of. This is scary stuff and how does one know what is life threatening or just healing process? My nurse practicioner told me if the earache becomes constant and have a constant head ache and an overall feeling of unwell... I think I would pay a kings ransom to be clarvoyant right now, such a sneaky disease...