Question 1

last two months symptoms: tight/tingling shoulders, tight/tingling neck, headache (band type), swollen head. tmj w/swollen lymph nodes for last 2 wks?

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Lots of tension: Tmj alone can cause headaches but does not usually cause neck or shoulder pain.  You may be having tension headaches though which usually occur in the shoulders, neck, posterior head and can spread. Tension headaches, TMJ and swollen lymph nodes can all be caused by stress. So first relax, then see your doctor if the lymph nodes persist or you develop fevers or additional symptoms.

Question 2

can tmj cause a swollen lymph node? swelling on one side of face and jaw pain. dr. say its tmj or jaw disfunction can this cause swollen lymph node

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Probably no: Lymph nodes are usually enlarged due to an inflammation causing increased fluid and or increased white blood cells within the lymph nodes. That inflammation's cause can be a simple mild infection or inflammation.  Unless the TMJ is associated or caused by an inflammation or infection within the joint, then the surrounding nodes could swell.

Question 3

can tmj pain start at any time? saw dds in apr. for exam had no problems. now pain when opening mouth but also swollen lymph nodes in neck.

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Definitely: Tmj (disorder) can occur at anytime and can come and go with periods of stress or difference in routine. Swollen lymph nodes are not commonly associated and i would go back for a quick check up in case it's actually something else.

Question 4

tmj, forgot to wear my night guard.  woke up with headache,  and painful swollen lymph node behind ear.  related to tmj or is it all seperate?

Accepted Answer

Separate: TMJ unlikey to cause swollen lymph nodes. Wear splint. See MD if enlarged nodes persist.

Question 5

i have a tender, moveable, swollen lymph node (i think) between my ear and my tmj. my ear feels full, my jaw hurts, and i have post-nasal drip. could this be a dental cause if i feel no pain in my teeth? on antibiox, but should i go to dentist now?

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: The swollen lymph node and jaw pain with your post nasal drip may be ear infection. It may be best to see your PCP first to have a look in your ear.

Question 6

ive been sick for 2 months!! swollen lymph nodes on left side of body. ive been to the dr.s office 3 times.

Accepted Answer

More specifics: Do you mean the swollen nodes at the left side  of the neck and  not the whole body?  If so, it may mean that there is a sinus infection or dental abscess. I can't think of a condition which causes nodes to be enlarged involving much of the left side of the body. Perhaps you need a second opinion by seeing another doctor

Question 7

are swollen lymph nodes visible?

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Lymph nodes: Not always. Imaging studies like ct scan or MRI often find enlarged lymph nodes that are not palpable.

Question 8

swollen lymph nodes in wide pipe?

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Wind pipe, u mean?: Enlarged nodes in the chest can be the result of many things, some more serious than others. Rather than speculating and giving you a mile long list, i would suggest you talk to the doc who ordered the scan and ask him/her about the implications of the scan and what to do next. Best to you.

Question 9

do swollen lymph nodes come and go?

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Sure: Depends on the cause. Swollen nodes caused by infection or inflammation would be expected to go back to normal whereas those caused by cancer  normally keep on growing (there are exceptions even to this, though).  Moral of the story: unexplained enlargement of nodes should be evaluated by your doc. Best to you.

Question 10

i have swollen lymph nodes! help me!?

Accepted Answer

Go see a doctor: You need to get a medical exam done in order to find the cause of swollen nodes. Unless it is an infection, you may need a biopsy of the lymph nodes if they are more than one cm in size and getting bigger over time.

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Last two months symptoms: tight/tingling shoulders, tight/tingling neck, headache (band type), swollen head. tmj w/swollen lymph nodes for last 2 wks?

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Can tmj cause a swollen lymph node? swelling on one side of face and jaw pain. dr. say its tmj or jaw disfunction can this cause swollen lymph node

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Can tmj pain start at any time? saw dds in apr. for exam had no problems. now pain when opening mouth but also swollen lymph nodes in neck.

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Tmj, forgot to wear my night guard. woke up with headache, and painful swollen lymph node behind ear. related to tmj or is it all seperate?

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I have a tender, moveable, swollen lymph node (i think) between my ear and my tmj. my ear feels full, my jaw hurts, and i have post-nasal drip. could this be a dental cause if i feel no pain in my teeth? on antibiox, but should i go to dentist now?

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Ive been sick for 2 months!! swollen lymph nodes on left side of body. ive been to the dr.s office 3 times.

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Are swollen lymph nodes visible?

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Swollen lymph nodes in wide pipe?

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Do swollen lymph nodes come and go?

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I have swollen lymph nodes! help me!?

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