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A member asked:
Do jaw tightness and pain really hurt during a heart attack?
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Possibly: The classic symptoms of crushing chest pain is less common than one would think. Jaw discomfort, arm discomfort is very common.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Possible.: Yes, especially left sided. Most common cause of law tightness and pain is jaw joint problems along with bruxism.
Answered 4/2/2015
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