Does anyone have jaw and teeth pain. I
think I have started clenching my teeth
and that is what is giving me pain, but in
my medical books about lupus it mentions
cheek pain but not jaw and teeth pain.
Can anyone tell me if they are
experiencing the same thing? It has just
started in the last two weeks and it is
painful and driving me crazy!
Thank you!
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M Armstrong
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 10 Location: Far Rockaway, New York
Posted: 08-18-04 20:51pm
Hi,
i know you said jaw and teeth, but I think
there all related. I was reading the
july-august issue of arthritis today and
on page 10 there was a small section
titled "ear and jaw pain". Basically it
says that during a flare arthritis in the
jaw joint can cause pain ( i'm assuming
the teeth as well) and in the ear. Just
thought I would share.
Michele
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Tallwoman
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Location: US
I Have That Too, And Just Within the Last Few Weeks Posted: 08-18-04 22:20pm
I thought it was something the dentist did
to me when he filled a tooth. Afterwards,
my jaw hurt from holding it open so long.
I thought it would get better, but it got
worse. My jaw hurt all the way to my
front lower teeth. Not constantly, but
off and on. I don't know if it is a lupus
thing. I haven't even been diagnosed with
it, though i'm here because I have so many
of the symptoms and the doctors don't know
what I have. So, i'm probably no help at
all.
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el725
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Posts: 49 Location: Florida
Jaw And Teeth Pain Posted: 08-19-04 16:52pm
I found in some of my research that many
lupus patients also have tmj. The
temporomandibular joint is a vulnerable
joint for pain and arthritic joint
degeneration, so it makes sense that
people with a disease that attacks joints
would have problems with it. I was
treated for tmj about 8 years before I was
diagnosed with lupus. A dentist or
orthodontist specifically trained and well
trained to deal with tmj can give you
several helpful options to relieve pain.
I worked with my orthodontist on several
publications and became very familiar with
the research of tmj and various treatment
methods. Just make sure you consult
someone who is truly an expert working
with tmj.
Lizbet
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Tallwoman
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Apr 2004 Posts: 59 Location: US
Same Posted: 08-19-04 22:21pm
Thanks for the info lizbet. I will
consider that if this continues.
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