 [ Symptoms ] i have had unbearable earache for 8 weeks now need second opinion [ Disease ] your first and most important step is to get an accurate diagnosis which is based on examination findings you may need to see an orthopedist for a higher level examination if the orthopedist feels that you would need imaging studies then so be it but right now getting an mri may be premature anti inflammatory medications can definitiely help but again having a definitive diagnosis is critical so get a referral to a specialist