Question 1

hi i have pain in my right temple and jaw. i am getting a mild headache and right side is sore to the touch. any ideas what it could be? also have some pressure

Accepted Answer

TMJ dysfunction: Which stands for temporomandibular joint, which is a joint between your jaw and your skull. See a doctor trained in maxillo-facial surgery for a good diagnosis and treatment options which may be quite simple. Could be something else, but this is very likely.

Question 2

sharp pain in right temple only and upper jaw. full body tactile numbness with weakness and fatigue. slurred speech when tactile numbness is happening ?

Accepted Answer

Get seen now.: Pain in the head with slurred speech and numbness is serious. Go to the ER now and get evaluated.

Question 3

needing expert help. i have pain in right side temple and and jaw?

Accepted Answer

May have TMJ: You may have TMJ disorder. This can cause pain in the temple and jaw, and would be more apparent with movement of the jaw. If it is not associated with movement, but instead a sharp, shooting pain from temple down to jaw, you may have trigeminal neuralgia. Most concerning would be temporal arteritis, but this would be rare in your age. See your physician for a physical exam, many options for each.

Question 4

shar pain in right temple behind eye jaw snd ear sometimes throbbing broke left side of jaw and car accident sometimes sitcged to left side. tmj ??

Accepted Answer

Not enough: Not enough info to make a diagnosis.  Yes, there can be traumatically induced joint dysfunction.  You should be examined by an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Question 5

29f pain under left ear lobe into jaw area.  also shooting pain in right temple area of head. had ekg a month ago and came back good. heart related?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: More likely musculoskeletal or neurological (headache variant) or other.

Question 6

for years my jaw has clicked whenever i move it but now ive got pains in my right temple is this related ?

Accepted Answer

Temple pain.: This could very well be related. The muscles on the temple help us to chew, so if there is a malalignment or instability in the joint of the jaw this muscle will work overtime to try to stabilize the joint so you can chew and in the process will be overworked and can become sore and painful.  Likely all components of TMJ.

Question 7

i have had bad pain in my right temple that goes to my jaw it  starts sudden and stays for about an hour what is it? also it's excusiating and swells

Accepted Answer

May be TMJ Disorder: You need to see your dentist first to rule out a dysfunction or disorder of tempooi mandibular joint.If not tmj
other possibility is trgeminal neuralgia for which you consult a neurologist or your family doctor.

Question 8

what causes jaw & temple area pain & face pain it hurts me! could it b serous?

Accepted Answer

Maybe TMJ: You could be grinding your teeth. Can't tell over the internet. See a local dentist for a diagnosis.

Question 9

pain in my lower right jaw and my right temple due to dental work. i had a crown placement. what can i do about this situation?

Accepted Answer

OTC and DDS: Take some otc pain medication such as advil, motrin, aleve (naproxen) or what you normally would take for a headache.  Then call your dentist to discuss your discomfort and see if he\she feels you should wait it out or be seen back in the office for an evaluation or an adjustment.  Feel better soon.

Question 10

there's a tender spot near my right temple that clicks when i move my jaw and hurts what could this be?

Accepted Answer

TMD: This is most likely what is commonly known as "TMJ" but more properly referred to as TMD (Temporomandibular Dysfunction). See the following for some basic information on the subject and consult with your own dentist.  http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/temporomandibular-disorders-tmd

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Hi i have pain in my right temple and jaw. i am getting a mild headache and right side is sore to the touch. any ideas what it could be? also have some pressure

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Sharp pain in right temple only and upper jaw. full body tactile numbness with weakness and fatigue. slurred speech when tactile numbness is happening ?

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Needing expert help. i have pain in right side temple and and jaw?

A member asked:

Shar pain in right temple behind eye jaw snd ear sometimes throbbing broke left side of jaw and car accident sometimes sitcged to left side. tmj ??

A member asked:

29f pain under left ear lobe into jaw area. also shooting pain in right temple area of head. had ekg a month ago and came back good. heart related?

A member asked:

For years my jaw has clicked whenever i move it but now ive got pains in my right temple is this related ?

A member asked:

I have had bad pain in my right temple that goes to my jaw it starts sudden and stays for about an hour what is it? also it's excusiating and swells

A member asked:

What causes jaw & temple area pain & face pain it hurts me! could it b serous?

A member asked:

Pain in my lower right jaw and my right temple due to dental work. i had a crown placement. what can i do about this situation?

A member asked:

There's a tender spot near my right temple that clicks when i move my jaw and hurts what could this be?

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