Hello A few years ago now when i was 16 or so (so about 10 years ago) i was cleaning my ears out with a cotton bud. I was in a rush and left the bud half in and half out my ear and went to brush my hair at the same time... in my mad rush i slammed (and i mean SLAMMED) the bud straight into my ear with my arm . Oh dear god the pain was like nothing before and it floored me. I couldnt even cry out because it hurt so much. It still makes me wince thinking about it. Anyway, 10 years on and it still gives me a bit of trouble. If i get even a slight knock to the head on the side where i hurt myself, if i playfight or if i lean on my hand or if someone gives me a hug and makes contact with that ear with even a slight amount of pressure it feels like a knife is being jabbed into my ear. Is this normal? I am also prone to tonsillitus all the time. Only mildly. But my glands are always flaring up and i tend to be on antibiotics every now and again. Any advice would be appreciated!