Jaw pain and joint pain

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I've had jaw pain and discomfort on and off for a year now. I've been diagnosed with TMJ. They made a soft splint for me, but it makes the pain worse, so I don't use it. I suffer with tinnitus and often feel like I have a lump in my throat. I feel like it's part of my cycle as when it worsens, I generally get all over aches and pains...worse in my arms and legs and I also get tingling in my hands and arms. Does anyone else feel this way? I know TMJ is worsened (and often caused by anxiety), but due to what I feel is hormone related, I can't seem to control my stress levels. I feel like I carry a lot of tension in my neck and shoulders, as the muscles there are incredibly tight.

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  • Posted

    hi Helen

    comforting to know someone else is having jaw pain. My gums are sore also.

    x

  • Posted

    I don't have jaw pain (but have had had it in the past so I feel for you!) but I have all the rest of what you describe. Ugh. And I know what you mean about not being able to control your stress. I feel like everything is in a permanent state of fight or flight.

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