Hello, I am a 59-year-old female, weigh 170, in generally good health. I woke last night with an earache, which continues today. Stabbing pain intermittent (every few seconds), made worse with movement of my head (raising and lowering or side to side). Starting to feel stuffy in my ear. I was in a tick-infested area 3 weeks ago and found several ticks on me, although have not had a rash .