I've had to start doing the same thing. When I'm driving, I can't have the driver window down because it's too distracting. The area around my left ear is more sensitive, so not only am I feeling the wind more, but I can feel it bothering my ear, even early in the morning when my pain is at the lowest intensity.

So far, I've gone through all of the anti-seizure meds that are available to me up here. To be blunt (ha ha, bad pun GO!), marijuana is really what allows to function throughout the day. When I've stopped using it, I've had more freguent & intense pain until I smoke again. It's unfortunate I'm so dependent on it, but it works miracles for me.

Warm water & compresses can help to relax my head when it feels like my head is in a vice, but so far I haven't found a sweet spot for my ears. Thankfully, I am able to wear skullcaps & similar hats to protect my ear & face from the wind & cold.

It's partly because of the blood flow, but it's also just the natural weight of your head being felt on whatever part of the head you sleep on. I've tried sleeping while propped up, but haven't gotten the right angle or amount of cushion behind myself to make it comfortable.