you may have two different types of ear problems. the ear that was prescribed drops (assuming these are antibiotic or antibiotic/steroid drops. you didn't say) would be for an external ear infection like "swimmer's ear" (otitis externa). your other ear that is painful could be due to middle ear pressure or even a middle ear infection in progress. the eardrum may not have been red or bulging at the time of this exam but the pressure could still cause pain. since i have no way of making that determination blindly over the internet you would need to contact that medical provider again -- someone that can re-examine your ear. obviously an accurate diagnosis is the key to and effective treatment.
is it common to have one ear infected yet have pain in the opposite ear? . i went to the clinic after 10 days of having a clogged ear. it felt as if there was fluid in my ear and my hearing was fuzzy. i was diagnosed with an ear infection in the opposite ear (not the one that was bothering me). is this common? i was given drops for the infected ear but my other ear still feels clogged. what should i do?