Question 1

what causes jaw pain and buring right under the jaw like in front of the chin. there's slight sweeling on my right jaw does that sound like ludwigns angina? i also do have a little neck pain

Accepted Answer

See your Dentist: Highest probability is that you have an abscesses (infected) tooth.  Infected gums also a possibility.  You really need to be examined by your Dentist to be properly diagnosed and treated.  Know that tooth infections and gum infections do not self correct.

Question 2

i have left side neck pain under my jaw. the pain feels like cramping, a dull ache. i get red flushing and pain sometimes in my shoulder.

Accepted Answer

Pain/jaw: In your age group. Especially if there is a heart history in your family. Make sure this is not atypical chest pain.  Other wise it could be dental or parotid gland problem  . Check with your Doctor

Question 3

neck pain just below the jaw  all over from left to right with headache  shoul i be alarmed?

Accepted Answer

I recommend...: Seeing a doctor. It truly depends on how long the pain has been lasting and you may have just slept on it wrong, but it shouldn't be severe pain. If your truly concerned then i would go see a doctor just to be on the safe side :].

Question 4

i have cold symptoms along with neck pain under jaw line. what are some of the possibilities that can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Lymph Nodes: There are many lymph nodes under the jaw line that can become swollen and painful with a cold or flu.

Question 5

under my jaw line area on the left side there is a throbbing pain that comes and goes. it woke me up in the middle of the night it hurt so bad. it is in my neck area just below the jaw line, a throbbing?

Accepted Answer

: Many things can cause pain in that area.  Keep a diary about when it starts/stops/gets worse/what makes it better and share wirth your Dr and can you all will figure it out.

Question 6

how can you stop jaw and neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Jaw pain: Perhaps have a doctor check you for tmj, or degeneration of your jaw-joint where it meets the skull bone just in front of your ear.  A combination of arthritis and muscle spasms can cause a combination of neck- and jaw pain.  Good luck!

Question 7

can a cavity cause jaw & neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Jaw yes; neck no: If the cavity is in teeth of jaw it can certainly cause pain in jaw. However it is unlikely to cause neck pain unless an infection occurs and extends in the neck.

Question 8

what are the acupuncture points for jaw and neck pain ?

Accepted Answer

Acupuncture point: One of the points that is commonly used is the li4 point; which is on the large intestine principal meridian.  Your acupuncturist will be familiar with the location of this point. This should not be needled in pregnant women. There are other points used that can be reviewed with your acupuncturist.

Question 9

is it  normal  for  neck pain after  jaw  cyst biopsy?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: A biopsy will almost always cause some pain, though temporary (normally days, depending on the location of the biopsy).  If someone is having pain from a biopsy several days/week/months (!) afterwards, then this is not a normal reaction.

Question 10

i got unilateral chronic neck pain and when it flares up my face/jaw on that same side gets tight and hurts.  is it related?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Yes you are likely experiencing Sternocleidomastoid spasm. Underlying causes could be neck pathology. Obvious treatments are heat, ibuprofen, massage, perhaps a visit to a Chiropracter or physical therapist.

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Pain in my neck under my jaw

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What causes jaw pain and buring right under the jaw like in front of the chin. there's slight sweeling on my right jaw does that sound like ludwigns angina? i also do have a little neck pain

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I have left side neck pain under my jaw. the pain feels like cramping, a dull ache. i get red flushing and pain sometimes in my shoulder.

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Neck pain just below the jaw all over from left to right with headache shoul i be alarmed?

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I have cold symptoms along with neck pain under jaw line. what are some of the possibilities that can cause this?

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Under my jaw line area on the left side there is a throbbing pain that comes and goes. it woke me up in the middle of the night it hurt so bad. it is in my neck area just below the jaw line, a throbbing?

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How can you stop jaw and neck pain?

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Can a cavity cause jaw & neck pain?

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What are the acupuncture points for jaw and neck pain ?

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Is it normal for neck pain after jaw cyst biopsy?

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I got unilateral chronic neck pain and when it flares up my face/jaw on that same side gets tight and hurts. is it related?

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