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I the sides of my head around my jaw feel sore and tense. is there anything i can do to ease the pain until i go see a doctor?

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

? TMJ disorder: TMJ disorder is a possible cause. You can treat the pain from that with Motrin & warm compresses. Important to follow up with your physician or dentist to confirm the diagnosis, and to discuss ways of preventing it.

Dr Martin agreed

Answered 8/1/2014

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A member asked:

I the sides of my head around my jaw feel sore and tense. is there anything i can do to ease the pain until i go see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Dr Martin agreed

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