Hi I have dull face pain on the left side. The pain started in my left ear, when I was a smoker. The smoking made the pain gradually get worse, and the pain eventually spread to my face. I was able to still drink alcohol for a couple years, but now I can only tolerate one beer a day. If I have two drinks or more I will suffer terribly. I quit smoking three years ago for the same reason. If I even inhale one puff of smoke my face will get considerably worse within minutes. My symptoms are dull aching and or pins needles along with some itching. I have tried a few meds, but I would rather not deal with the side effects. I treat with supplements and herbs, with limited results. Anyone out there that has their symptoms made worse from smoking or drinking ?