Hi,

I have had a fine needle aspiration on a parotid gland. I had two needles inserted through the same puncture. No local anaesthetic was used. 

I am in quite severe pain. The pain is sharp and there is often a further sharp, stabbing pain on top. It also feels like it is extending out of the lump and is in the ear and further down the cheek at times. I have taken paracetamol and ibuprofen, but it is still very uncomfortable. I have struggled to eat since due to the pain I am in. Talking is also very uncomfortable. I have tried using a hot water bottle but the weight of it on my skin wasn’t comfortable. Even touching the skin above it sends a sharp pain.

Is this level of pain and discomfort normal? Whilst I was expecting some discomfort, I have never felt a pain like this before. Nothing about such levels of pain (or any pain whatsoever) was mentioned when I had the procedure. 

Many thanks