It doesn't feel particularly warm to the touch but the pain feels like it's quite deep, not on the surface if that makes sense, and it's not in or near an area where there could be scar tissue. At first I thought it was TMJ as I know I've been clenching my teeth at night the last few weeks (since the whole gobby git stuff
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) but then it wasn't just when I tried to open my mouth, and it seemed to be more around my ear.
I did try the pharmacist earlier, but there wer 5 people waiting for advice, and most were coughing, sniffling, etc. so I decided I'd try another time when it might be quieter, then came home and tried Dr Google.