Question 1

i had oral sex yesterday and woke up this am with jaw pain. could this be my tmj?

Accepted Answer

TMJ Strain: Tmj pain characterized by  pain and tenderness in front of the ear canal. The pain is often aggrevated by jaw activity and relieved with rest. Sprains or strains of the TMJ from any number of causes do occur. You have likely strained your tmj.

Question 2

l sided sore throat/ear pain 3 days. saw dr 2 days ago-viral. pain increased, redness & swelling & uvula swollen called dr put on medtrol dose pack. woke up this am with jaw pain near ear. feels like tmj. painful to eat. do i need antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

: Did you have a throat culture to check for strep?  Was your eardrum examined and, if so ,was it inflamed?. I think your jaw,ear discomfort could be referred from an inflamed throat or it could be an infected ear drum. Strep throat, &amp; ear drum infections,if present, require oral antibiotics. Discuss your ongoing symptoms with your physician who may want to examine you again.

Question 3

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 4

woke up this morning with jaw pain on the left side. i believe i grind my teeth at night and im not sure if its tmj which someone has mentioned to me before?

Accepted Answer

: It would be prudent to visit your dentist as grinding your teeth at night can leave a telltale mark. The dentist may be able to fashion a mouth guard that you could use at night.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

my husband's jaw pops  when he chews and he is now having jaw pain associated with it-could this be tmj?

Accepted Answer

Yes!!: This is a classic presentation of tmj. For these types of patients i recommend soft foods, warm compress to the affected side, mouth guard if they grind there teeth at night, and anti-inflammatory meds. If it persists, see a dentist who treats TMJ (not all do or like to).

Question 6

what is the cause of jaw pain in tmj?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: The joint becomes very inflamed and tender along with the surrounding muscles going into spasm.

Question 7

what are some ways to treat  tmj jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

Have evaluated: The first step would be to see a dentist to find out what the cause is for the TMJ pain.  You may get some relief from taking ibuprophen and using a warm compress over the joint to relax the muscles.  Therapy usually consists of an occlusal appliance, possible physical therapy, or if extreme possibly surgery.

Question 8

i got a night gaurd to help with my tmj n clenching, but it is making my jaw pain almost unbearable during the night. why isnt it helping?

Accepted Answer

TMJ night guard: Please see your dentist for a personally fitted night guard if you are using an over the counter one.  Consider biofeedback treatment from a clinical psychologist to learn how to relax the muscles involved.  Peace and good health.

Question 9

i don't have jaw pain in the morning when i wake up, but as the morning progresses, so does the pain....tmj? the pain is only on the right side

Accepted Answer

Could be: To really get an answer to this you'll need an exam to evaluate your bite, muscles of mastication, joint anatomy and other imaging. Exploration of your stress levels and even sleep posture may come up as well, tmd is very multi-faceted. Get to a tmd-aware dentist for a work-up.

Question 10

still got jaw pain three years after onset of tmj despite every treatment. is this likley to go on its own?

Accepted Answer

Every treatment?: Not knowing your specific situation, whom you've seen and what you consider "every treatment" it's impossible to give you an accurate answer. It sounds like unless there is some change in treatment or doctor, it might well continue to go on. Have you seen someone in your area who has extensive training and experience in this area? Consider going for a consult at a dental school.

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L sided sore throat/ear pain 3 days. saw dr 2 days ago-viral. pain increased, redness & swelling & uvula swollen called dr put on medtrol dose pack. woke up this am with jaw pain near ear. feels like tmj. painful to eat. do i need antibiotic?

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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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Woke up this morning with jaw pain on the left side. i believe i grind my teeth at night and im not sure if its tmj which someone has mentioned to me before?

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My husband's jaw pops when he chews and he is now having jaw pain associated with it-could this be tmj?

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What is the cause of jaw pain in tmj?

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What are some ways to treat tmj jaw pain?

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I got a night gaurd to help with my tmj n clenching, but it is making my jaw pain almost unbearable during the night. why isnt it helping?

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I don't have jaw pain in the morning when i wake up, but as the morning progresses, so does the pain....tmj? the pain is only on the right side

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Still got jaw pain three years after onset of tmj despite every treatment. is this likley to go on its own?

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