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What Does Pain In The Jaw Indicate?

i had slight left jaw dull ache about 3 weeks ago, a little unusual. Last week, primarily in left side of my head, pain increased. Simultaneously, I felt sinus pressure with no symptoms of cold or allergy (no runny nose or drainage or sneezing). I feel like I want to pop my ears, as if my eustachian tubes are blocked. I have disk problems in neck C4, C5. I had been riding a bike more than I m used to and was wondering if slight neck strain from that. I have no history of headaches at all. I have more joint pain than normal. I am going to check for Lyme as I live in Albany, NY, a high risk area, although we are very diligent about ticks. I have been bitten a few times this year, but discovered them immediately before being too engorged. Took Doxy immediately. That was several months ago. These symptoms appeared in last few weeks. Went to doc. He doesn t want to images until a few more weeks, told me to take Tylenol and see if headaches decrease within the next few weeks. I have also had chest pain above the heart which I think could be gas or constipation or reflux. I am 61.
Fri, 6 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain in the jaw and that too it is localized to one side so probable chances are you have temporomandibular joint problem, it could be due to clenching of jaws or grinding of teeth and stress is one of the major factor for your condition. The symptoms also suggest that there is upper respiratory infection or blockage in eustachian tube. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated and if required necessary x rays like OPG and lateral view can be taken and treatment can be planned accordingly. For now you can take painkillers and muscle relaxants for relief. If it is related to joint, then mouth exercises such as TENS physical therapy is very effective. Take muscle relaxants for this. If this condition really troubling you and is extremely painful go for surgery of joint for proper manipulation but after oral surgeon consultation. Maintain hygiene of oral cavity by brushing and flossing.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Pain In The Jaw Indicate?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of pain in the jaw and that too it is localized to one side so probable chances are you have temporomandibular joint problem, it could be due to clenching of jaws or grinding of teeth and stress is one of the major factor for your condition. The symptoms also suggest that there is upper respiratory infection or blockage in eustachian tube. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated and if required necessary x rays like OPG and lateral view can be taken and treatment can be planned accordingly. For now you can take painkillers and muscle relaxants for relief. If it is related to joint, then mouth exercises such as TENS physical therapy is very effective. Take muscle relaxants for this. If this condition really troubling you and is extremely painful go for surgery of joint for proper manipulation but after oral surgeon consultation. Maintain hygiene of oral cavity by brushing and flossing. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari