having been a victim of frequent ear drum ruptures in my youth (which was not so very long ago ) I can sympathize with what you're going through it really is miserable when you have all that pressure, but didn't it feel a bit better once it finally ruptured? I hope you get well soon!!

P.S. even with my eardrums rupturing about once a month or so for a few years, I'm good as can be now. No problems with my hearing at all, hopefully your doctor will fix you right up Feel better and remember that kitties make the best hotwater bottles!