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I have pain in my top and lower jaw and my ear all on the right side, i have been having antibiotics @500mg for 3 days now but it only feels worse ?
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?TMJ: Consider TMJ as a cause of jaw/ear pain. Soft diet, nsaids, and warm packs might help. Have your ENT doc check you out!
Answered 6/10/2014
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Likely TMD: 500mg of what? Who gave it to you and for what.? Antibiotics may be indicated if a systemic or localized infection was correctly diagnosed. If systemic, your jaw/ear pain would likely be bilateral. It would seem that you are suffering from tmd or temporomandibular dysfunction; irritation of your jaw joint that has caused pain to the jaws on the effected side. See a dentist! no pills from cabinet!
Answered 12/10/2013
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Jaw Pain: You very likely have an abscessed tooth, many times, a lower molar refers pain to the ear as well as refers pain to the upper jaw too when it is abscessed. Also get a look at the muscles for trigger points as the masseter muscle can mimic these same symptoms.
Answered 10/14/2013
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