Jaw Pain
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I have bad jaw pain and I am wondering If this Is anxiety. I do tend to grind my teeth and clench my jaw often. I grind my teeth In my sleep so unable to stop that but was wondering about jaw clenching. When I am aware of It I try to massage the jaw. Does anyone know If this Is anxiety, and can anyone give me any advice In how to ease this, the pain Is really bad today.
Elizabeth
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ursulauc62 elizabeth20203
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what you seem to have is TMJ - Temporamandibular joint disfunction, which is basically when the jaw joint slips out of place due to to much pressure, an injury or wear and tear, like teeth grinding. I have had the same thing earlier this year. It was awful, painful and also cracked and popped whenever I moved it or tried to eat. I know just how nasty this is!
I went to see a specialist - Dr Robin Gray - in Cheadle, Cheshire, and he recommended ultrasound therapy, which any physiotherapist can do for you if they have an ultrasound machine. You have the jaw massaged with the ultrasound device a few times a week, for ten minutes at a time, for a few weeks. I had this and its so much better. Occassionally you feel some pain again, so I have actually bought a machine for myself and use it when I get some ache - cost £100 for a good one. I also grinded my teeth badly, and fell and had an an injury which made it worse. Dont worry, this can be sorted out!
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I think mine is due to the SSRI antidepressant I take (Sertraline).
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