Please suggests pain relief or a way to get rid of my ear infection

Tommy

I have started antibiotics but I’m desperate for some pain relief, tried painkillers and they just aren’t doing much. Feel like someone is forcing a knife into my ear drum

Currently trying a bit of Vick vapor rub on a cotton ball and have it sitting in the opening of my ear because I heard it can help with the pain and draw out some of the fluid ect.

If anyone has any suggestions please tell me