What can I do to relieve ear pain?

I have been having chronic ear pain for the past 5 days. I have talked to my doctor and he says there's really nothing he can do and to just wait it out. I have been taking a lot of pain relievers but not a one has helped me. It's only in one ear, my left. I feel like there is something in there, but my doctor says it's just fluid. I feel like I have just been swimming and water is in my ear, but I haven't gone swimming since september. Is there anything that can reduce my ear pain? Please even if it only helps a little I would be very glad to relieve it a little bit. PLEASE!