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9. Hmm. That's actually one way TMJ develops-- the jaw is forced by something out of alignment

Reply to XanaDUer2 (Reply #8)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 10:36 AM

Dec 27

Have you tried a few days of prescription-dose ibuprofen? That's about 1600-2000 mg a day (4-5 doses a day). Could be worth the experiment. It will reduce the inflammation and (if it's TMJ) allow the jaw to settle.
The ear pain was the symptom you mentioned that caught my attention, as that's what I had. I was sure I had some terrible ear infection, but it was the jaw pain radiating to the ear.

I hope you find some relief! I've had this about 10 times in 20 years, and it's always excruciating.

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Asked for referral for ct scan [View all] XanaDUer2 Dec 26 OP

I hope you get the referral. viva la Dec 26 #1

Everyday shocks me at how worse XanaDUer2 Dec 26 #2

2025 can be the year you start the climb back-- viva la Dec 26 #3

I'm sorry you've undergone that XanaDUer2 Dec 26 #4

Are you in pain or discomfort? viva la Dec 26 #5

My face is tingling XanaDUer2 Dec 26 #6

TMJ syndrome? viva la Dec 26 #7

Dentist pushed my lower jaw back hard XanaDUer2 Dec 27 #8

Hmm. That's actually one way TMJ develops-- the jaw is forced by something out of alignment viva la Dec 27 #9

Getting a ct scan XanaDUer2 Dec 27 #10

It is a process. It sucks, but it is a process. OldBaldy1701E Dec 27 #11