Ear hurts a lot. Is it because of my swollen throat?!

It's most likely an infection somewhere that spread. I have tonsillitis every year but I don't think I've had ear pain. I've had a good amount of my ear feeling as if it were blocked by a ball of air. My only explanation is that you have ear infection that was either spread from your throat or a new infection. Technically, when there's an infection, you would feel a fever/chills/and ear pain. Light-head, etc.

Firstly, drink lots of water. If you vomit or diarrhea, then drink a lot of gatorade. Or anything with electrolytes. The importance of staying hydrated is really underrated no matter how much people tell the sick. Rest up. You don't HAVE to lie down in bed but it's best for your own recovery to just stay in bed.

If you have motrin in your house, take one. I usually take two if I am in serious pain but it really depends on your body physique. I weigh over 200 lbs so I take 2. It doesn't cure you of the sickness but it gets rid of the pain. Makes it much easier to deal with. Make sure you take the motrin as instructed. If it interferes with your prescribed antibiotics, then follow the instructions so you don't screw up. Best way to cure all sickness is time, rest, and sweating it out.

Tonsillitis:

The main symptom of tonsillitis is a sore throat. More symptoms occur in most cases. Some or all of the following may be present:
? Fever
? Bad breath
? Nasal congestion and runny nose
? Swollen lymph nodes
? Red, swollen tonsils covered completely or in patches by pus
? Difficulty swallowing
? Headache
? Abdominal (belly) pain
? Raw, bleeding patches on the tonsils
When you have sore throat plus cold symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and coughing, the cause is most likely a virus. Viral infection of the tonsils usually goes away without treatment within 2 weeks.
TONSILS:
Tonsils are like street dogs in Ur vicinity. They are just like security guards for Ur entire body-house.
When a thief/stranger enters Ur locality to observe the surroundings to commit a crime/theft; the street dog[s] starts barking continuously cautioning U against the dangers ahead.
Similarly, much before the entry of a serious virus/bacteria into Ur body, the first organs to be affected are tonsils-which are nothing but lymph glands.
As u r aware that lymphatic system is nothing but a drainage system. If tonsils are removed surgically, it is as good as killing Ur security guards given by the God.
It is prudent and safe to see a local homoeopath for total cure.

Sounds like an infection to me,go see your doc and they will probably give you some antibiotics to take.

Ear, nose & throat are all connected. Go see your doctor today!