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Originally Posted by Saleswman  And it CAN come on overnight......the gum chewing is probably the culprit.....although, mine can happen at any time....What I have found is...that if I stress about it,, it makes me more tense...thus.....my jaw hurts more.....mine gets to I cannot clench my molars together in the back...for a few days.....and when I put my fingers at my ear, and try to open my mouth, I can feel the "hinge" stick out....and I know that when it no longer sticks out, my pain will go away......That is probably the same thing for you.....try it and see.
anti inflammatory drugs are what I use...of course.....I usually take Motrin 800, because I have the perscription for it....and it is all that works for me....
Also, you may want to try compresses, hot or cold.....to see if that works too...
good luck. |
YES!!! That is almost EXACTLY what Im feeling. The pain is right near my ear but its only when I open my mouth that I feel it. I don't feel the hinge sticking out, but when I press my finger on the hinge and open and close my mouth I can feel and hear a SLIGHT cracking/rubbing sound/feeling.
I have had jaw soreness in the past from a night of heavy grinding/clenching my jaw but this is different. This is very uncomfortable, almost like my ear is clogged up and the side of my face is swollen. Like I was literally punched in the jaw from the side.