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Posted 10/3/2016 3:56 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone experience random jaw pain..it feels like I was socked in the jaw and aches for a few minutes and then goes away..but occurs on and off all day.
I have had this on and off for a few weeks now and it really gets my HA antenna up.

I am a clencher and find my jaw clicking is worse, used to be I experienced it on one side only but now both sides are clicking every time I open and close.

With my HA my mind keeps trying to tell me this is a warning about my heart and I am pushing it away (so far) by reminding myself that I don't have any other symptoms that point to my heart. But then you hear stories where people say they had no other symptoms.
And that niggling doubt keeps trying to convince me otherwise.

Also wondered if it could be related to my stomach issues. I have GERD and have noticed that my heartburn is reoccurring more often. I can add that there is a burning sensation I feel in my upper back (again is this GERD or heart related?).

So far I've been able to push off a full blown panic attack and it has been a few weeks since my last one but these concerns can always push me back to where I was...
Posted 10/3/2016 4:43 PM (GMT 0)
You said it all to me with "I am a clencher". That will for SURE cause all the jaw pain you're describing. Far, far more likely than heart or GI issues. You probably clench in your sleep too, and don't even realize it, causing lasting pain throughout the day.

Work on the anxiety, and I think you'll be ok! :)
Posted 10/3/2016 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
PG,

Did you get a mouthguard yet? (I think I remember you mentioning looking into this?)

I am sure you are going to find this either caused by bruxism...or TMJ related.

Have you checked in with your dentist about it?

S.C.
Posted 10/3/2016 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks supafunk and S.C. I'm sure you are both totally right about it.

No I haven't checked in with my dentist :( I will definitely schedule an apt for that if it can stop this pain.

Would a dentist or a GP provide a mouthguard?

Serious heartburn today and I avoided my much beloved and surely missed coffee. oh how I miss coffee!
And it's pumpkin spice time!! Sigh...
Posted 10/3/2016 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
If you're looking for a quality mouth guard, I'd go to the dentist.
Posted 10/4/2016 9:28 AM (GMT 0)
Just poppin by!

Just to share i had this issue(read my post!), and I realise i was grinding in my sleep(As heard from my fiancee). I bought a mouthguard(generic one, those used by rugby players for cheap), and ever since I've stopped feeling those excruciating pains. Of course the other symptoms persist but hey! If one can be avoided by using a mouthguard(discomforting at first because it's a chunk in the mouth), why not!

Cheers!
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