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I had a tmj arthroscopy 3 weeks ago and my eardrum is sore. i also think my eardrum is swollen. is this normal?
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Unlikely your ear: While only a doctor that evaluates you can be sure, i would bet your ear is just fine. People with tmj, *especially* if they just had a procedure on the joint, are prone to a sensation of pain in the ear. The muscles that insert into the jaw joint have some shared nerves with the ear and you get a referred pain. Treating TMJ pain will likely treat your ear pain. See an md if not sure, .
Answered 6/10/2014
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Normal.: Provided the arthroscopy went well (ask you oral surgeon) you should expect some ear fullness for about 4-6 weeks.
Answered 8/28/2013
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Could be: Because the ear canal is right behind the tmj. Persistent swelling could cause some ear pain. However, i would go back to your surgeon to have them look at your ear to make sure everything is fine.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Sometimes: When arthroscopy is done, sometimes the irrigation fluid gets into the external ear canal, causing a "swimmers ear" or external otitis". Your surgeon probably would want to treat you with the appropriate ear drops.
Answered 3/20/2015
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