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I'm experiencing pressure behind my ear and a little behind my jaw as well. it's been happening off and on for 1 yr. doc said no ear infection 1yr ago?

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Dr. Scott Schaffer answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Typical TMJ symptom: if you are someone who internalizes her stresses, chances are you clench, grind your teeth and tighten your shoulders when you are worried/anxious. This leads to pain in and around your ear, AND FEELS LIKE AN EAR INFECTION! As I wrote in Contemporary Int Med 15 years ago, when a patient has no otitis to explain ear pain, we have to consider pain/dysfunction of the TMJ. sorry no more room

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Answered 4/6/2015

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A member asked:

I'm experiencing pressure behind my ear and a little behind my jaw as well. it's been happening off and on for 1 yr. doc said no ear infection 1yr ago?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Schaffer answered

Dr Wolfe agreed

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