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What Causes Pain Between The Ear And Jaw And Shoulder Blades?

I have been having bad ear pain jaw pain and pain between my shoulder blades for the past 2-3 days. it started slow but is getting worse. I have headaches which is not normal for me and they are like the top of y head. I was originally thinking gall bladder with the back pain but the jaw ans ear pain is concerning me.
Fri, 30 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain between the ear and jaw and shoulder blades is mainly due to occipital neuralgia. It could be due to obstruction of salivary gland ducts, tooth infection, and frequent lengthy periods of keeping the head in a downward and forward position. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Start warm compresses on the affected side.

- Do massage, and physical therapy.

- Take soft diet and avoid hard substance intake.

Consult neurologist once for proper diagnosis and start treatment as per that. Doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications along with muscle relaxants such as baclofen. If it is related to tooth infection go for root canal treatment of concerned tooth as it is causing space infection. Occipital nerve blocks is also another treatment option after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain Between The Ear And Jaw And Shoulder Blades?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain between the ear and jaw and shoulder blades is mainly due to occipital neuralgia. It could be due to obstruction of salivary gland ducts, tooth infection, and frequent lengthy periods of keeping the head in a downward and forward position. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Start warm compresses on the affected side. - Do massage, and physical therapy. - Take soft diet and avoid hard substance intake. Consult neurologist once for proper diagnosis and start treatment as per that. Doctor may prescribe anti-inflammatory medications along with muscle relaxants such as baclofen. If it is related to tooth infection go for root canal treatment of concerned tooth as it is causing space infection. Occipital nerve blocks is also another treatment option after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari