A 50-year-old member asked:
Ok i have a sore throat and my jaw hurts and my head hurts. i've tried everything. tea, cough drops, lots of water, pills, lots of rest what should i do?
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Dr. Scott Bobbittanswered
Dentistry 34 years experience
You left out the doc: You've tried everything but a trail to your dentist and physician. All those symptoms tend to indicate an infection of some sort and your body's reaction to it. Tmj disorders, strep throat and more can be the culprit. Get a professional to look at you.
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