I found a solution to this problem I have had for years. I bought an ear pillow off EBay for $10. Best money I ever spent. I do not wake up in the night with pain that lasts an hour. Felt like my ear was asleep from pressure. There is no more pressure on my ear. It is big, comfortable and I can wear a Headset under it and lay down on my side. This would be good for anyone with ear surgery too. Good luck.
i tend to sleep without a pillow actually but most of this is caused by the fact that your ear may be pressed up in a weird way against the pillow thus making it hurt for maybe a day. try finding a new pillow that allows your head to sink in a little bit
when i have an ear ache i found a cheep easy way to help all you have to do is buy its called sweet oil in your ear and then put a cotton ball in and let it sit in there over night, and when yopu wake up in the morning the pain a should be all gone. You could also if your a smoker or have a smoker in the house have them blow smoke in ur ear. another thing you could do is take a hot shower the hot steam should help the pain too
What kind of an ear pillow did you get?
This doesn't help ear cartilage pain but I agree it's great for inner ear pain.
Is there such a thing as ear pain prevention pillow?
Can fish oil help my earache while sleeping on my pillow?