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Is It Safe To Take Augmentin For Pain In Tmj And Left Ear While Chewing?
I have a pain in my tmj area especially when I m eating or chewing the pain refer to my left ear, I don t grind my teeth while sleeping , it started two weeks ago but the pain resisting to the lt ear started just few days ago, I m taking burden 3 times a day, started taking augmentin as well, I have no feet problem no ear problem I m I m not chewing no pain
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
Hello.
Welcome to HCM.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Probably you have had TMJ infection and alongside ear infection also. Augmentin is the perfect antibiotic in this condition. Continue taking it. Also take painkillers if required. Take antacids along with.
Hope this was helpful.
Contact me for further queries.
Regards
Welcome to HCM.
This is Dr. Swarnava Dattagupta answering your query.
I understand your concern.
Probably you have had TMJ infection and alongside ear infection also. Augmentin is the perfect antibiotic in this condition. Continue taking it. Also take painkillers if required. Take antacids along with.
Hope this was helpful.
Contact me for further queries.
Regards
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