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Shooting/stabbing pain in neck near left jaw line. very painful, causes short bouts of dzns. last few secs, goes away comes back. what could b related?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Jaw pain: Hello, it seems that with your history of a facial fracture and now jaw/neck pain, i would first think of tmj. The jaw joint may become inflamed and benefit from otc ibuprophen. I usually have patients use this as directed for 10 days. Also avoid repetitive jaw motion like gum chewing. See your doctor for confirmation. Physical therapy and possibly a dental splint while sleeping may help.

Answered 9/19/2016

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