I just started with a compounded cream that I put all around my ear and a tiny bit in my cheek and down my jaw. It has Gabapentin, Lidocaine and Capacian.
I think I notice a teeny bit of improvement. Really too early to tell, but at least I feel a wee bit hopeful. Something to ask your doc about, if you haven't already.

I had to go off my second bp med due to a complication, but still am on 4x my usual dosage. My b pressure went nuts when the ATN started. My BP is a little high and I see the cardiologist soon to re-evaluate. It seems this is going to be something I will need to monitor very often.