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  1. I have this problem as well. I figured more people had this problem and now it seems it’s true. I also get intense pain if I’ve been swimming in a pool for a while. I believe much of the pain is due to the constriction of very small blood vessels in the inner ear. Your ears, nose and throat are connected and so are the blood vessels (Google exterior carotid artery). In my case in particular (I have heart disease), I know that lack of blood flow sometimes can cause pain in my extremities, including ears. I found that if I wear a mask and hat that block the wind that causes cold air to pass through my mouth and nose, I can substantially reduce the painful aftermath. I bought earplugs for swimming, but have not tried them yet. I suspect they won’t have the same affect, because my ears may still get cold with them in. The solution there may just be warmer water and a pre-swim workout to get blood flowing before I swim.
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