hi fruitsalad,
ooh earache, soo not nice, you poor thing.
until you can see a doctor, have you any ear drops? and keep your ear warm and out of drafts,
try resting the side of your head on a covered hot water bottle for warmth and a bit of comfort.
i love the comfort of my hwb when im not feeling well.
you take care and hope you feel better soon :o)
thanks guys feeling a tad better today although ear still hurts when i swallow, took your advice about the hwb loooby and yours squad ibuprofen has helped just hoping i dont need to visit the doc now.