Well well, 2012 now, two years from the last post and six from the opening day
I decided to write here because it is always nice to find information about something that is driving you crazy.
I've been experiencing this ear tickling for about two months (that I can remember) and it has had many (if not all) sensations described by the people that have commented.
After doing a "thorough" research I concluded that this symptom can be associated to two things.
The first one is TMJ disorder, which due to the proximity of the TMJ, creates the sensation in the ear.
The second one is sinus drainage which is at the same time associated with allergies. I found some info here
http://www.livestrong.com/article/39363-symptoms-associated-sinus-drainage-down/
Now, how funny things are, some people talked about issues with acid reflux, which generates irritation in the throat, therefore generating the tickling. But acid reflux can also generate bruxism which can also degenerates into TMJ disorder and so on.
So if you think about it, acid reflux seems to be a big part of this. I'm not saying it is the main and only reason, of course. It's amazing how something can affect you in different ways.
In my case I think it has to do with the sinus drainage, I have lots of the symptoms associated with it and I've had allergy to dust for quite a while.
I guess in my case the solution would be to maintain extremely clean the places where I dwell and to use antihistaminic drugs to reduce the reaction of the body to these allergies. Also, to keep my nose as clean as I can to be able to breathe better, therefore having better ventilation in my ears.
Finally, it's great to find places like this one where you not only find information, but also support. We all know, as expressed by someone else here, that mind can play dirty tricks on you. Hearing all different cases somehow motivates you and gives you strength.
A funny fact: during the whole research and posting of this comment I actually went from experimenting the undesirable tickle to not having it. I wonder to what extent can mind help you (or sink you) when a health issue (even more psychological) is involved.
Cheers!
Ps: Karen, once again the thread has been brought up
Thanks for starting it.