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Suggest Treatment For Jaw Pain While Having TMJ

i have pain in my jaw while eating. I have for years had a tmj issue, bearable. But about 3 weeks ago all of a sudden and with no injury i tried to eat lunch and there was quite a bit of pain in the joint area by my ear. Hasnt gone away. almost feels like like a fracture or bone chip. Hard to say
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain jaw pain with a history of having TMJ is not an abnormal finding and in case if it is feeling like bone chip or fracture you need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and a full mouth x ray known as Orthopantomogram can help in diagnosis and there is a possibility that there is dislocation of the articular disk that is present as a soft cushion between the two bony ends of the jaw joint.
The other cause can be anterior displacement of the condyle of the mandible..
As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, take muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasne and take a soft diet..
Avoid excessive mouth opening..
Do warm compresses over jaw joint..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Jaw Pain While Having TMJ

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain jaw pain with a history of having TMJ is not an abnormal finding and in case if it is feeling like bone chip or fracture you need to consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and a full mouth x ray known as Orthopantomogram can help in diagnosis and there is a possibility that there is dislocation of the articular disk that is present as a soft cushion between the two bony ends of the jaw joint. The other cause can be anterior displacement of the condyle of the mandible.. As of now you can take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen, take muscle relaxant like Chlorzoxasne and take a soft diet.. Avoid excessive mouth opening.. Do warm compresses over jaw joint.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..