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Q: Does This Sound Like Tmj to You?
asked by: fairies_n_fields on September 25th, 2003
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I hope someone can help here! I have had pain in my r jaw constantly for a long time now. I visited the dentist who thought he felt a bump in or around my parotic gland. I had a ct that showed a tooth in the upper r antrum. Ok... But, they didn't say which tooth!. The pain in constant and worsens when I chew. Especially gum or something like that. When I bite down w/nothing in my mouth there is pain in my back teeth and into my jaw, like there is a stick stuck in there or something. Like biting into pressure. There is no swelling on the outside. There is pain when I stick my hands in there and try to "feel" it for myself. (i realize this doesn't help). It isn't in the "front" of my jaw. It is strictly the back r side. Thanks.. Embarassed Rolling Eyes Question
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rawkeze
replied on September 26th, 2003
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I have dealt with the same issues for 3 years, and to me, yes it does sound like tmj. It doesn't sound like it is in it's worst stages, but I know it can be painful. Try heat packs on your right side, it should loosten up the tightness, and stick to soft foods. Ask your dentist for a ct of the tmj, and blood work to check for any types of rhuematoid, arthritis. Hope this helps.
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theorginalmonkey
replied on November 16th, 2003
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If a ct showed a tooth back there it is most likely cutting into your eustation tubes causing this massive discomfort. If that is the case that can cause all the syptoms you have described. But if there is that tooth, there are too many other possiblities to rule it as tmj yet.
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mdw2004
replied on December 31st, 2003
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Most importantly, get treatment before it gets worse! Most dentists do not want to deal with tmj, so have them refer you to a specialist! Good luck!
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