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What Causes Severe Pain In Jaw While On Antibiotics For Sinus Infection?

My problem is is I've had a severe sinus infection I'm taking amoxicillin twice a day for 7 days tomorrow I will be complete on my antibiotic the problem is my left jaw is hurting real bad I have a left prosthesis in that job in a history of osteomyelitis
Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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Hi dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

The symptoms you mention in query needs medical attention . Usually jaw pain and jaw tightness is experiencing by people suffering from sinusitis and these symptoms subside with completion of treatment of sinusitis . But in your case you are on the verge of completion of antibiotics course and ja pain is still there . Moreover you have history of osteomyelitis , in such case infection like sinusitis can trigger the infection of bone to spread , I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon and ENT specialist again for proper evaluation of condition . Doctor may order CT scan for diagnosis or extend the course of antibiotics . Doctor may also prescribe stronger antibiotics . Till then give warm compresses to jaw and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Jaw While On Antibiotics For Sinus Infection?

Hi dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mention in query needs medical attention . Usually jaw pain and jaw tightness is experiencing by people suffering from sinusitis and these symptoms subside with completion of treatment of sinusitis . But in your case you are on the verge of completion of antibiotics course and ja pain is still there . Moreover you have history of osteomyelitis , in such case infection like sinusitis can trigger the infection of bone to spread , I would suggest you to consult oral surgeon and ENT specialist again for proper evaluation of condition . Doctor may order CT scan for diagnosis or extend the course of antibiotics . Doctor may also prescribe stronger antibiotics . Till then give warm compresses to jaw and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari