I have had ear pain for a few years now, at first I wondered where this pain came from, then I realized it must be the TN, because, well if my neck aches from tension and it goes into my shoulder, why I say why couldnt it affect my ear. The nerve runs right by it so when my TN gets really annoying so does my ear pain. I use my heating pad and sometimes use stretching exercises to relax, but who knows maybe it helps. Hm, I sound grabby, well my face is buggin right now. Sooooo waiting to see if anyone has any other things to say.