Ice or heat can help with the pain sometimes, see if either hot or cold packs work? Sleeping propped up rather than lying flat can sometimes help people. There are nerve pain meds which can help- either anti depressants or anti convulsants in low doses, they can take a little while to build up in your system so aren’t an instant fix, but might be worth a try. (There’s info in the Newbies Guide Section which I’ll post a link to)
Muscle relaxants like Baclofen have helped some members, and some have used lidocaine patches onto the painful area.
Steroid/ lidocaine injections into the tonsillar area have helped some people, but not all. These are best done by an ENT, preferably guided by ultrasound.
Although some feel chiropractors and physios have helped, this should only be done with caution as it can cause more damage, so should only be done if the practitioner understands ES and the risks. But poor posture can make ES symptoms worse, so improving this & some gentle stretches can help- @vdm posted links to lots of videos about this so could be worth a look.
An anti-inflammatory diet has improved symptoms for some as well, depends how desperate you are for relief!
Is the doctor you’re waiting to see experienced with ES? I hope that you’re able to see them soon!
ES Information- Treatment: Pain Relief - Welcome / Newbies Guide to Eagle Syndrome - Living with Eagle
List of my favourite resources on YouTube to learn anatomy - General - Living with Eagle
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