Have Jaw And Ear Ache. On Nytro. Safe To Use Too Much Of Nytro?

Posted on Fri, 30 Aug 2013

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Question : I have some jaw ache (not pain)...I don't have it all the time.sometimes I will have it in my upper jaw. up in my cheekbones,also it will make my ear ache (left side) & make my head ache... Ido have about 3 or4 teeth that probaly should come out. My dr. is sending me to a cardiac clinic to be checked out for angina.also he put me on nytro....will the nytro do any harm if I use to much of it and find out Idon't have a heart condition..I have used it a couple of timeswould appreciate any info you can send me........

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes you can use nitro. It is safe.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The ache in the jaw wit earache is likely to be due to your bad teeth or an inflammation of the temporo- mandibular joint.
It is best to get yourself thoroughly evaluated by a cardiologist before going for any procedure. Taking nitro for angina is not going to cause you any harm as it is a life saving drug in case of angina and the benefits outweigh the risks involved. You can take it as and when required.
For the jaw ache, you can take a mild pain killer till then and do a mild hot fomentation for symptomatic relief.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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