Question 1

went to er 12/25 w/ left ear/jaw pain & left side facial paralysis. dx bell's palsy. rx prednisone, acyclovir. tips for recovery? anything to avoid?

Accepted Answer

Not much to do: Most patients with Bell's Palsy recover completely, but it takes time. Perhaps of greatest importance is ensuring eye protection if unable to completely close the lid on the affected side. Acyclovir is often reserved for patients with more severe nerve injury, thus, it is important that you follow up with qualified medical personnel to monitor recovery

Question 2

got hit in jaw. pain in left side of lower jaw and ear. hurts to eat on that side. can't close it all the way. have movement but with pain. help?

Accepted Answer

Couple possibilities: One possibility is a fracture of the jaw bone.  It could occur a couple of different places and is only going to be evident on an x-ray.  Another possibility is a dislocation in the tmj.  You may need to see an oral surgeon for either of these problems.

Question 3

took zofran 1 hour later developed lower jaw pain, left arm pain and asthma what is it.

Accepted Answer

Zofran: Zofran can affect the heart's electrical system. You should stop the Zofran and go to the hospital.

Question 4

only lower left jaw pain accompanied with chest pain is the sign of h.a.or right lower jaw could also be sign?left and right jaw big difference?

Accepted Answer

No difference: There's no difference in the side o of jaw as far as a heart attack is concerned.get checked out as soon as possible and if you are having pain now go to the ED or call 911.

Question 5

44f right lower jaw pain , hurts when touched. back molars on same side hurt when eating something hard , right temple also hurts at times &ear pain?

Accepted Answer

Could be...: Could bee infected tooth/teeth, infected gums, TMJ, split (fractured) tooth, or one of hundreds of other problems.  Can't diagnose without examination/X-rays and other tests.  Please put down the computer, pick up the phone, and call your Dentist for an emergency appointment ASAP before your chronic problem becomes an acute problem.

Question 6

sharp, stabbing pain in left cheek, ear ache, jaw pain, excruciating pain radiating from ear to lower jaw, comes and goes, prevents sleep, pain killers and anti inflammatories don't help?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: There are many possibilities for your issue, but let's begin with a common cause (of course, sight unseen, no med history whatsoever). Do you still have your wisdom teeth? Have you seen a dentist in the past six months for an exam? If the answer is yes and no, make an appointment with a local dentist for an exam.

Question 7

what could cause upper and lower jaw pain, pain in teeth, pain in upper cheekbone, and head pain on both sides of the face that feels better when i move my mouth, chew, talk, etc. note that i've been constipated and straining so maybe that caused it?

Accepted Answer

: Clenching, grinding, and TMJ issues may be contributing to your problem. An examination by your dentist can properly diagnose the cause.

Question 8

side of tongue pain, upper jaw pain by roof of mouth, lower jaw pain under tongue, ear discomfort, nerve pain under eye next to nose. tmj?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Get an evaluation as it may be TMJ, or an underlying herpes zoster infection affecting you.  A good exam should help determine the possible causes and lead to a possible treatment. Best wishes.

Question 9

36 yrs, female. 24/7 dull pain, left side of head. migraine 5/wk. dizzy. normal mri/cat. normal thyroid. crp 5.6. low cholestrol. how to lower crp?

Accepted Answer

Reduce Inflammation: Seek out other causes of infection like dental or urinary tract problems. Your doctor may consider putting you on low-dose Aspirin after investigating.

Question 10

what can i do to eliminate lower jaw pain?

Accepted Answer

Jaw pain: No simple answer; it depends what's the cause. Jaw pain can be due to dental/periodontal disease, sinusitis, even earache (referred pain), it can be due to medication effects (eg. Fosamax), intrinsic bone disease (benign and malignant tumors), cysts, TMJ joint pain, or hyperostosis (overgrowth of bone). You need an evaluation.

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Went to er 12/25 w/ left ear/jaw pain & left side facial paralysis. dx bell's palsy. rx prednisone, acyclovir. tips for recovery? anything to avoid?

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Got hit in jaw. pain in left side of lower jaw and ear. hurts to eat on that side. can't close it all the way. have movement but with pain. help?

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Took zofran 1 hour later developed lower jaw pain, left arm pain and asthma what is it.

A member asked:

Only lower left jaw pain accompanied with chest pain is the sign of h.a.or right lower jaw could also be sign?left and right jaw big difference?

A member asked:

44f right lower jaw pain , hurts when touched. back molars on same side hurt when eating something hard , right temple also hurts at times &ear pain?

A member asked:

Sharp, stabbing pain in left cheek, ear ache, jaw pain, excruciating pain radiating from ear to lower jaw, comes and goes, prevents sleep, pain killers and anti inflammatories don't help?

A member asked:

What could cause upper and lower jaw pain, pain in teeth, pain in upper cheekbone, and head pain on both sides of the face that feels better when i move my mouth, chew, talk, etc. note that i've been constipated and straining so maybe that caused it?

A member asked:

Side of tongue pain, upper jaw pain by roof of mouth, lower jaw pain under tongue, ear discomfort, nerve pain under eye next to nose. tmj?

A member asked:

36 yrs, female. 24/7 dull pain, left side of head. migraine 5/wk. dizzy. normal mri/cat. normal thyroid. crp 5.6. low cholestrol. how to lower crp?

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What can i do to eliminate lower jaw pain?

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