I have lupus and am remission. i have a sore on my ear , a fever, a large node in front of my ear and jaw pain. can a swollen lymph node cause jaw pain. dentist said teeth are ok. derm says ear infec?

Lymph node: Yes, the node can cause pressure on your jaw seek treatment for your infection.

Yes but other choice: Sulely with this nodule i would be concerned about an infection, this needs to be evaluated now. Other concerns could be a tumor, we flare of the lupus to name a few. You need to see your doctor now.

Probably infection: I guess you have an infection causing swollen node and jaw pain. You should try antibiotics first for at least a week, if not better then consider other causes.

Yes it can: Yoy need to see your primary care doctor to find the cause of swollen lymph node as it suggests infection and may need to be treated with antibiotics. Yes a large swollen lymph node can cause jaw pain in some.