Suggest Treatment For Pain Near The Ears While Under Stress

Posted on Mon, 26 Sep 2016

Question: It's been two years since i started experiencing it, in times of school stress, i get an electrical shot above my ear which can be painful, the zaps happen at random times and at both areas ( left and right ) above my ear, it could last 1 second or two and happens 2 to 5 times a day for a period of 5 days to 1 week. It got worse this year

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
This may be either trigeminal neuralgia or non specific stress related tingling.
Is there any earache, hearing loss, headache, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound?
You should take adequate rest, timely food.
Amitryptiline can be tried initially.
Other medications for trigeminal neuralgia are carbamazepine, pregabalin, gabapentin.
In case of uncontrolled symptoms, a visit to a neurologist will be helpful.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (18 hours later)

I don't have any of the following symptoms you sad "earache, hearing loss, headache, vomiting, sensitivity to light or sound"
It is just like electrical shock above my ear.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You can take amitryptiline for few weeks after prescription by a neurologist.
Nothing seems to be serious and no imaging is required.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng