Is it normal my ear is numb?

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Okay, So, I was on vacation in Florida, and it was the best time ever! But, When I was driving all the way back up to where I live, My right ear went numb!
My mother told me it was fine and I most likely just slept on my right ear. It has been pretty much three hours since it was numb, And it still is.
I don't know if I should seek medical help, or just wait and see what happens.
BY THE WAY, It's not inside my ear, It's on the outside of it. I tried to see if I could un-numb it or try to see if I could feel anything what-so-ever , I gently put an ice cube on the outside of my ear, and I can admit I DID indeed feel the ice. But, When I touch it with my finger, I can't really feel anything.
PLEASE RESPOND. Thankyou. :)

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  • PixiDust105
    13 years ago

    OKAY!
    My right ear is normal.. I can feel it now :)
    The doctor told me it was most likely because of how the ear stopped it's circulation when I was laying down in the car.

    So I'm happy now and I can finally move on to other things I need to do haha. ^^;

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  • drows
    13 years ago

    don't cool it down! it makes the blood circulation slower, which makes it even more numb! warm it up. maybe it will get better. if not, search for medical help.

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    • PixiDust105
      13 years ago

      I did warm it up before I went to bed.
      The next day [which is today, 4-25-11] And it is still numb!
      So, I guess I'll have to go and see my doctor to see what's wrong.... Thanks for the help though, everyone. :)

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  • randomjelly
    13 years ago

    I just felt both ears and both have dull sensations. I'd say its normal.

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