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Is it normal for a tmj flare up to be extremely painful? like a migrainex10? i have had them before but this last one lasted for hours in my jaw, ears, head, back of neck, and behind my eyes. i had to be in the dark without noise. why is it worse?

Q: is it normal for a tmj flare up to be extremely painful? like a migrainex10? i have had them before but this last one lasted for hours in my jaw, ears, head, back of neck, and behind my eyes. i had to be in the dark without noise. why is it worse?

: See your dentist and possibly have a visit with an oral surgeon. Appears you also have migraine, and this should be managed preventatively by a neurologist. Have all of this fully sorted out and addressed.

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See your dentist and possibly have a visit with an oral surgeon. Appears you also have migraine, and this should be managed preventatively by a neurologist. Have all of this fully sorted out and addressed.

Answered 5/14/2023

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A member asked:

Is it normal for a tmj flare up to be extremely painful? like a migrainex10? i have had them before but this last one lasted for hours in my jaw, ears, head, back of neck, and behind my eyes. i had to be in the dark without noise. why is it worse?

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