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What Causes Unbearable Pain In Jaw, Head And Neck?

I have an unbearable amount of pain in my jaws, head, and neck. This has happened once a year ago, and I was told it was "TMJ" by an urgent care doctor and put on prednisone and pain medicine for a short period of time. It went away in about 3 weeks. Now (i think) its happening again. I've been getting some dental work done recently and asked my dentist about it. She told me to ask my doctor since it has happened before. The pain in my jaw started 5 days after some bridge work, and 2 days after a tooth ache began. I made an appointment with my dentist for the tooth ache and my doctor for the jaw pain. Today (6 days after my jaw pain began) I underwent a root canal for the tooth that was aching. my appointment for my jaw is tomorrow morning. My question is should I cancel that appointment with the doctor? The pain has gotten worse, and my dentist still remains uninterested in the issue. She did however check my bite to see if that was causing the discomfort, and she said it was normal. Am I over reacting by rushing off to the doctor, even just to take a look and see if maybe there's a more simple solution or explanation.. I'm worried that I'm wasting my time and the doctors time, but on the other hand I can't stand another day of this feeling. Any advice would be very helpful, thanks!
Wed, 15 Jun 2016
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain the symptoms of pain in jaws, head and neck that occurred an year back and has recurred again after a dental treatment is indicating towards jaw joint dysfunction, also known as TEMPOPOMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION commonly referred to as TMJ/TMD..
Pain in a tooth after bridge work can be due to inflammation of nerve due to extensive tooth preparation and it needs to be confirmed with an x ray and root canal treatment can be done for relieving pain and the bridge can be replaced..
For TMJ/TMD you need to consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation of jaw movements and a Panoromic x-ray can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly..
You can be advised painkillers like Ibuprofen along with muscle relaxants like Tizanidine along with mouth guards/night guards..
Doing warm compresses can help..
You can also be advised Physiotherapy..
Avoid stress by doing meditation and yoga.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Unbearable Pain In Jaw, Head And Neck?

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of pain in jaws, head and neck that occurred an year back and has recurred again after a dental treatment is indicating towards jaw joint dysfunction, also known as TEMPOPOMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION commonly referred to as TMJ/TMD.. Pain in a tooth after bridge work can be due to inflammation of nerve due to extensive tooth preparation and it needs to be confirmed with an x ray and root canal treatment can be done for relieving pain and the bridge can be replaced.. For TMJ/TMD you need to consult an Oral Physician or an Oral Surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation of jaw movements and a Panoromic x-ray can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly.. You can be advised painkillers like Ibuprofen along with muscle relaxants like Tizanidine along with mouth guards/night guards.. Doing warm compresses can help.. You can also be advised Physiotherapy.. Avoid stress by doing meditation and yoga. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.