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A member asked:

Jaw stiffness, pain at joint. started 3 days ago. i have tmjd but this is unlike any pain i've had from it, constant and getting worse. help?

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Take some : Anti-inflammatory medication, it you don't have any contra-indications.... And go see a dentist, or your primary care doctor, if this is not improving.

Answered 11/24/2013

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