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What Do Severe Headaches And Pain In The Jaw Indicate?

I have been having very bad headaches for the last few days, it has not gone away. I also have been having sharp pains in my jaw and a bit of numbness. My headaches also feel fairly sharp on one side more than the other, if that makes sense. I have been acting a bit strange lately as well, my responses to other peoples emotions or situations have not been the most polite, and i am usually very kind and considerate. School has also been harder for some reason and all my classes seem impossible. I will also note that i suffer from anxiety panic disorder and depression.
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of headaches and pain in jaws which is because of temporomandibular joint dislocation as sometimes articular disc may not be of right shape to allow the jaw bone to smoothly glide forward and down and leads to crepitus. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to try to relax jaw when symptoms occurs and don't chew gum or any other hard foods. Apply warm compresses. Visit oral physician once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get thorough examination done and start treatment accordingly. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of jaw muscles is an effective physical therapy way. Mouth guard is an effective treatment method for this. Medications such as Cyclobenzaprine is effective for tightness of muscles.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do Severe Headaches And Pain In The Jaw Indicate?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of headaches and pain in jaws which is because of temporomandibular joint dislocation as sometimes articular disc may not be of right shape to allow the jaw bone to smoothly glide forward and down and leads to crepitus. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to try to relax jaw when symptoms occurs and don t chew gum or any other hard foods. Apply warm compresses. Visit oral physician once if symptoms keeps on persisting and get thorough examination done and start treatment accordingly. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation of jaw muscles is an effective physical therapy way. Mouth guard is an effective treatment method for this. Medications such as Cyclobenzaprine is effective for tightness of muscles. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari