Hi Petery

Did you have a good vacation? other than coming back with a numb ear ... My name is Ginger, and I'm helping out in EHealth forum, so you can get the help and support from us, I will re-post this to Ear, Nose and Throat disorders and hopefully a team of experts and supporters will give you the answers, but until then - see a doctor, and don't prod inside the ear thinking it will clear it ...
Good luck - and speak soon
Ginger