Chronic Health Conditions Discussion and Support

XanaDUer2

(14,813 posts) Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:39 PM Dec 29

Having ear/jaw pain

Alternating either side. Worried that this is the beginning of chronic pain. Facial tingling a bit better. Had ct scan today. Doubt itll show anything. I can't take this and I'm scared.

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Having ear/jaw pain (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Dec 29 OP

Consult your dentist. You may have temporomandicular joint pain. no_hypocrisy Dec 29 #1

Interesting. elleng Dec 29 #4

I'm in the middle of tmj dental work XanaDUer2 Dec 29 #5

Get a second opinion and see if in fact there was a verifiable injury. no_hypocrisy Dec 29 #8

Stupid getting old. Hope that improves. bullimiami Dec 29 #2

'Getting old' MUCH better than the alternative, elleng Dec 29 #9

Grandkids are the best. bullimiami Dec 29 #11

Any REASON ct scan wouldn't show anything? elleng Dec 29 #3

I have bad luck XanaDUer2 Dec 29 #7

I'd hope to find a resolution/improvement, elleng Dec 29 #10

I just want to be ok XanaDUer2 Dec 30 #12

OF course. elleng Dec 30 #13

Yeah, the dentist XanaDUer2 Dec 30 #14

Have a home sleep study done. A friend cracked a molar due to apnea. SheltieLover Dec 29 #6

no_hypocrisy

(49,476 posts)

1. Consult your dentist. You may have temporomandicular joint pain.

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Original post)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:53 PM

Dec 29

It sometimes comes with clenching your teeth during sleep.

At least have it ruled out.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tmj/symptoms-causes/syc-20350941

elleng

(137,262 posts)

4. Interesting.

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:56 PM

Dec 29

TMJ pain can be caused by a number of factors, including: Stress or anxiety, Trauma to the jaw or joint, Muscle spasms, Misalignment of the jaw (malocclusion), and Arthritis.
To ease TMJ pain, you can try:
Taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain relievers
Applying a warm compress to the jaw
Avoiding teeth clenching, gum chewing, and nail biting
Practicing good resting jaw posture
Wearing a soft or firm oral splint or mouth guard
Physical therapy

XanaDUer2

(14,813 posts)

5. I'm in the middle of tmj dental work

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:59 PM

Dec 29

The dentist injured me by jamming my jaw back hard about 5 mos ago and I'm having all sorts of symptoms. He denies he injured me

no_hypocrisy

(49,476 posts)

8. Get a second opinion and see if in fact there was a verifiable injury.

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Reply #5)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 08:45 PM

Dec 29

Then dental malpractice lawsuit.

Also have the second dentist look into where you are on the TMJ dysfunction.

bullimiami

(14,007 posts)

2. Stupid getting old. Hope that improves.

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Original post)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:53 PM

Dec 29

elleng

(137,262 posts)

9. 'Getting old' MUCH better than the alternative,

Reply to bullimiami (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 09:52 PM

Dec 29

grandkids called, thanking me for Hanukkah/Christmas gifts!!!

Things DO improve, science helps.

bullimiami

(14,007 posts)

11. Grandkids are the best.

Reply to elleng (Reply #9)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 11:00 PM

Dec 29

elleng

(137,262 posts)

3. Any REASON ct scan wouldn't show anything?

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Original post)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 07:53 PM

Dec 29

XanaDUer2

(14,813 posts)

7. I have bad luck

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Sun Dec 29, 2024, 08:01 PM

Dec 29

I know I'm in pain and having facial tingling. The dentist who injured me denies what he did injured me. No clue what to do if injury is found. No lawyer is interested in malpractice case.