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A member asked:

Im getting sharp pains on the right side of my head every time i get mad, also my jaw is getting stuck every day on the same side is that a sign of?

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Dr. James Isobe answered

TMJ problem: The symptoms are consistent with temporomandibular joint problem. See and ENT doctor, oral surgeon for help.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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