Strange headache and uncomfortable jaw, anxiety doing something to muscles?

I had experienced some pain teeth more than a month ago and because of this i kept eating from one side. Than i started experience discomfort in jaw like stress and mild pain. I have been and still am facing anxiety, had some panic attacks as well so i don't know this jaw problem has something to do with anxiety or trauma or not. So it's been a month now that i am having stress, tension or pressure in jaw muscles, uneasiness in movement. There's a sound when i open my mouth wide and close it, and it's uneasy to do this as well, while speaking or eating i experience little pain and pressure in jaw muscles. And now for few days headace has also started, i think it's related to this jaw and muscles issue.

Post Edited (voice) : 2/14/2014 10:24:16 PM (GMT-7)

Miss JE, thank you for your response. Yeah it can be from teeth clenching during anxiety, i will observe if i do it unconsciously and will try to relax my muscles. Though I'm also suspecting TMJ or some other kind of jaw defect

Paracetamol is a mild pain reliever for temporary use. It cannot "cure" or "fix" anything. But if your doc or dentist has recommended you use it, perhaps you can inquire about the dosing?

I'm a long-time jaw-clencher so I can attest to what others have written. You can get severe jaw pain, it can swap sides or even appear on both sides, you can crack/break teeth, you can get headaches, ear pain, scalp pain and neck pain.

A night guard might be of use if you think that's occurring. Check with your chemist to see what they have available OTC, as often there are multiple brands and styles. Also your dentist can custom fit one if you choose that route.

Just some random thoughts,....




M.