
What Causes Constant Low Grade Headache And Pain In Ears?

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I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
One possibility for your headache is the arthritis in the neck. It can cause low grade headache and also may cause compression of the occipital nerves (which exit the spine in the upper neck to supply the back of the head) with occipital neuralgia, the sharp shooting pain you describe. Apart from the NSAIDs you can't use, medication for neuropathic pain such as Gabapentin or Pregabalin may be tried.
The other possibility is the trauma and PTSD you mention to have had. It is common after head trauma for some symptoms to be left such as headaches, depression, fogginess, difficulty concentrating etc.Unfortunately there is not a specific treatment apart from treating anxiety and depression when present.
In terms of further imaging I wouldn't advise any. I suppose the diagnosis of arthritis has been confirmed and you mention to already have had a CT. I do not think there would be much gain from other tests such as MRI.
I remain at your disposal for other questions.

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