Question 1

can esophagus spasms cause sharp left chest  pain that takes breath away? also cause jaw pain and right arm pain? sinus pain? heart is clear from thurough testing and same with brain and spine. thanks

Accepted Answer

Esophageal spasm : This can be esophageal spasm. You position good have you see a gastroenterologist. You can check this and other possible causes like gallbladder, other intestinal syndromes. This can help you evaluate your symptoms.

Question 2

jaw pain comes in waves..headache.stiffneck.feel ill .back pain what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Jaw: Chronic muscle tension. See dentist for mouth guard. Avoid chewing hard foods, candies. No gum chewing. Get massage. try yoga. Take Motrin.

Question 3

headaches pain neck back pain, pain in the shoulders, jaw pain what it could be?

Accepted Answer

Pain: It could be many things. We dont know anything about you, not even your age let alone your medical history, any medications or how long the symptoms have been going on. We cant provide you with a relevant response without information. Please see your doctor.

Question 4

wondering about jaw pain & heart attack...  what does it feel like.  does your jaw feel like it may lock up & is it hard to chew.  discomfort in back?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: What you are describing sounds more like a jaw joint problem.  See your Dentist for treatment or referral.  If you have cardiac concerns, better to be safe than sorry.  See your Physician to establish a baseline.

Question 5

hi i've been experiencing a vague intermittent jaw pain on my left that sometimes will go to my left cheek. i've also had anachy left back shldr n arm?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How old are you? What is your weight? Do you have diabetes? What are your blood lipid levels? 
Women often have atypical symptoms of heart disease including pain in the jaw. It would be prudent to consult your doctor at the earliest.
Wish you good health.

Question 6

cavity in lower back molar give you jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

Sure can: You should see a dentist. If there is an abscess in the tooth ( a collection of pus ) in the tooth this could certainly cause pain in the jaw. I would see a dentist asap.

Question 7

do you know what pains that are similar to a heart attack might also be related to (chest, back, jaw pain)?

Accepted Answer

Many disorders: Disorders of the muscles, bones or joints of the chest wall can mimic a heart attack. Same with disorders  of the digestive system such as heartburn, acid reflux, and certain disorders of the esophagus. . Also states where excess adrenaline is released, such as reactions to certain drugs, medications, extreme stress, and even anxiety disorders, can cause chest tightness and pain.

Question 8

i have tmj, i woke up this morning with jaw pain that runs to my back. i rub my back and it feels so sore. what's going on?

Accepted Answer

TMJ pain to upper ba: Your TMJ involves more than your jaw. The joint on each side of your skull is in the temporal bone, which attaches to other bones and muscles including ones in your neck and back. There's also a small bone under your jaw, hyoid, with muscles to the t as well as to the shoulder blade (omohyoid muscle). See your dentist or another TMJ specialist.

Question 9

please help i have jaw pain and aches at the back of my ears?

Accepted Answer

TMJ pain: Try osme excercises to move your jaw from side to side keeping your mouth gently open you may try some ice or heat. If it does not help see a qualified doctor.

Question 10

any ideas on what pains that are similar to a heart attack might also be related to (chest, back, jaw pain)?

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Yes, but...: With the symptoms you described i would suggest go to er immediately.

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Can esophagus spasms cause sharp left chest pain that takes breath away? also cause jaw pain and right arm pain? sinus pain? heart is clear from thurough testing and same with brain and spine. thanks

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Jaw pain comes in waves..headache.stiffneck.feel ill .back pain what could it be?

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Headaches pain neck back pain, pain in the shoulders, jaw pain what it could be?

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Wondering about jaw pain & heart attack... what does it feel like. does your jaw feel like it may lock up & is it hard to chew. discomfort in back?

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Hi i've been experiencing a vague intermittent jaw pain on my left that sometimes will go to my left cheek. i've also had anachy left back shldr n arm?

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Cavity in lower back molar give you jaw pain?

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Do you know what pains that are similar to a heart attack might also be related to (chest, back, jaw pain)?

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I have tmj, i woke up this morning with jaw pain that runs to my back. i rub my back and it feels so sore. what's going on?

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Please help i have jaw pain and aches at the back of my ears?

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Any ideas on what pains that are similar to a heart attack might also be related to (chest, back, jaw pain)?

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