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Q: Headache caused by TMJ or Orgasm?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 2nd, 2007

I was recently diagnosed with a temporary type of TMJ due to oral syrgery. I am not dealing with the intense discomfort I was dealing with last week and the week befor, except when I have sex, just before orgasam, I have severe sharp pain in my head. I am assuming this is due to the TMJ, but, I am going to ask anyway... Is this correct and why?
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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on March 21st, 2007

TMJ Answer A2453

An orgasm is a complex and intensive neural reaction. Orgasm causes physical and mental relaxation and pleasure, not pain. That’s why it doesn’t seem that a headache can be caused by orgasm. TMJ can manifest with headache, so it is possible that a headache is due to TMJ rather than to an orgasm. You may consult with your primary health provider for an examination and to follow up.

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