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I have an intense nerve like pain behind the ear sorta of tmj related! what can i do?

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Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Specializes in Neurology

Insufficient data: How long? How often? Please explain "nerve like." How do you KNOW it's "nerve like"? What does "sorta of tmj related!" mean? Please repost with a less vague description of your problem.

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/10/2016

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See OFP specialist: The Orofacial Pain specialists provide diagnosis and management of pain in the head, face and temporomandibular joints (TMJ). They have trained 2-3 additional years after completing dental school in. They are the experts in this field. Look for OFP specialist near you.

Dr Cremers and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/30/2015

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A member asked:

I have an intense nerve like pain behind the ear sorta of tmj related! what can i do?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Fisher answered

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Cremers and 3 doctors agreed

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