Holy smokes! I just read your original post. I've never heard of shingles in the ear canal before. It sounds horrible and my heart goes out to you. I had shingles at age 42 but I was lucky I had it on my back. Oh it was very uncomfortable! So I was in shock when I read about your case. Did you give the person who gave you the incorrect original diagnosis that feedback? I would be very angry about that. Thanks for posting an update and all the best to you.