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Painful Jaw And Ear Ache.
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I have managed to get a GP appointment, but not until 19th January.
I've had a painful jaw on one side, with accompanying ear ache, for a couple of weeks now. I'm having real trouble opening my mouth, I can't even get two fingers between my teeth. Also daily headaches, I seem to recall a few weeks ago that my jaw made a REALLY loud crack when I went to eat something. Gradually losing weight too because I just dread trying to eat. 16 lbs to date, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I've had a painful jaw on one side, with accompanying ear ache, for a couple of weeks now. I'm having real trouble opening my mouth, I can't even get two fingers between my teeth. Also daily headaches, I seem to recall a few weeks ago that my jaw made a REALLY loud crack when I went to eat something. Gradually losing weight too because I just dread trying to eat. 16 lbs to date, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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It might be worth speaking to a pharmacist (while you're waiting to see your GP). He/she might be able to give you something to ease the symptoms a bit.
Get well soon!
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It might be worth speaking to a pharmacist (while you're waiting to see your GP). He/she might be able to give you something to ease the symptoms a bit.
Get well soon!
Reading through the link, I think it may be stress related as I currently have some family issues that are worrying me, and I have caught myself clenching. I'll try the ice packs/heat packs over the area, and try and eat softer foods for the time being.
A dental appointment is pretty much out of the question around here. I've known folks waiting absolute AGES.
I'll also try 111, thanks.
You haven't mentioned a swelling in your face, so I will assume that you haven't one and will precede with that assumption.
With that past history of "cracking" in the jaw one must assume either muscular trauma in the muscles around the TM joint or less likely dislocation.
Fro what you have posted, I would suggest that you take Ibuprofen 400 mgms every 4-6 hours if necessary and monitor the situation for the next 48 hours. It doesn't seem a big deal and if it doesn't settle then go to A&E.
There is nothing to suggest a dental problem and I am sure that it will settle with the conservative treatment that I have outlined.
With that past history of "cracking" in the jaw one must assume either muscular trauma in the muscles around the TM joint or less likely dislocation.
Fro what you have posted, I would suggest that you take Ibuprofen 400 mgms every 4-6 hours if necessary and monitor the situation for the next 48 hours. It doesn't seem a big deal and if it doesn't settle then go to A&E.
There is nothing to suggest a dental problem and I am sure that it will settle with the conservative treatment that I have outlined.
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