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What Causes Headache,jaw Pain And Neck Stiffness On The Left Side?

I have been having a headache that isn t like a normal headache you take medicine for and its gone in 2-3 hours for a long time. Like just on the whole left side of my head, my left eye always feels big and bulging, back of my head tightens, kneck is stiff on left side, jaw hurts on left side, my whole left arm feel so weak.
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query headache, jaw pain and neck stiffness on the left side are symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysorder (TMJ) and it could be due to facial nerve weakness or impingement. I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper diagnosis and to rule out causes like sinusitis and middle ear infection. Doctor may order MRI or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may give you night guard , prescribe anti anxiety drugs and may refer to orthodontist for proper alignment of teeth. In the meanwhile try to relax yourself, start physical therapy of facial muscles, do facial exercises. Take ibuprofen and acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Headache,jaw Pain And Neck Stiffness On The Left Side?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query headache, jaw pain and neck stiffness on the left side are symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysorder (TMJ) and it could be due to facial nerve weakness or impingement. I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon for proper diagnosis and to rule out causes like sinusitis and middle ear infection. Doctor may order MRI or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis. Doctor may give you night guard , prescribe anti anxiety drugs and may refer to orthodontist for proper alignment of teeth. In the meanwhile try to relax yourself, start physical therapy of facial muscles, do facial exercises. Take ibuprofen and acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari