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Posted 1/4/2014 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
In 2004 the dentist said I was grinding my teeth and gave me a mouth guard. I haven't used it in years and have not seen the dentist for this since then.

Wednesday night I began having very bad jaw pain. Can not chew, open my mouth very much and can no longer close my mouth all the way. The Dentist said it was a flare....he said not talking or opening my mouth for 48 hours unless to eat because it is so severe. I have a mouth guard I need to use constantly for the 48 hoursI am starting to wonder if this is yet another Fibro symptom???

Anyone else have jaw pain?? Possible TMJ

Thanks...migraines are a wonderful side effect!
Posted 1/4/2014 5:50 AM (GMT 0)
I've had something like that to happen to me years before my fibro showed itself.

Very painful. I hope you feel better soon.
Posted 1/4/2014 2:58 PM (GMT 0)
I have TMJ and it could be that. It can cause jaw pain when eating/chewing and headaches. It can also make your ears hurt. I hope you feel better soon.
Posted 1/4/2014 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Soak a washcloth in hot water. Lay it over the jaw hinge. Use two for maximum effectiveness. Keep them as hot as you can bear. Moist heat is best here. It will help release some of the tension built up in the hinge.

Take a deep breath and release your jaw while letting the mouth stay gently closed. Repeat. Think of it like meditation for the jaw.

Gently massage the hinge. Gently... right by the ear, where the lower jaw meets the skull of the upper jaw.
Posted 1/4/2014 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
Quite a few members suffer from TMJ. Do start to take care of that situation. Did the dentist say to use ibuprofen? That's an NSAID and might help with your inflammation but do take it with food. If you take other medication, give your pharmacist a ring and make sure it wouldn't interact with your other medication. AND, do take it with food to help protect your stomach.

Myself gave some good ideas, too. This should settle down soon but I can only imagine the pain you are in. Make a milk shake. That would taste good and the coolness might soothe, too. This is coming from a diabetic. tongue I hope you feel better soon.

Sherrine
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