Osteomyelitis....does it cause Pressure? - Dental Health Message Board

nextlilypad · 04-03-2008, 01:28 AM

Would osteomyelitis cause the feeling of pressure in the jawbone? I feel a buildup of intense, ready to explode pressure, and then a release back to a dull ache. It remains this way for a week or so until the next episode. The overall situation is getting worse with more facial swelling and lymph node enlargement. Does osteomyelitis present this way? Thanks, all.

BePersistent1 · 04-09-2008, 05:26 PM

I am not sure I have Osteo but I have the same symtoms as you describe and more. I am looking into osteo but it is tough as doctors are very tough to work with. How are you doing and what are your symtoms in detail?

nextlilypad · 04-09-2008, 07:03 PM

I experienced bone pain with submandible swelling following placement of a perm crown (tooth 18 last left molar) one year ago. It was sporadic at first but is now constant. the pain level ebbs and flows. I've had x-rays, pano's, CT all looks good. My lymph glands are often times swollen in that area. I've seen dozens of dr's and yes most are difficult. They pass it off although I've found a few that have been wonderful. I'm now thinking it's the tooth in front of it #19. I know it doesn't make a lot of sense but when I had #19 crowned recently it was very inflammed. When the same tooth was RC'd, same thing. It was suggested I extract #19. Last week I was told to extract #18. Maybe the focus has been on the wrong tooth. Even though both look fine tooth #19 is painful and maybe this is enough of a reason. To further complicate matters I was given a block recently and was told it wasn't a tooth at all. ????????? I don't understand why I can't get two dr's to agree on anything. My face is swollen and it's fairly obvious even to strangers but most dr's claim it's "normal." What is your story?

BePersistent1 · 04-15-2008, 02:59 PM

Five years ago I had work on 14 18 and then they both developed periapical lessions. Had the lessions (infection) removed and my feeling of fullness went away as well as my lymph node feeling swelling. Both not seen by others but felt by me. After no symtoms for two years it returned and I have now had both teeth removed only find the symtoms remain. I too had CT,MRI, conebeam, x-rays,tomograms, paperramic exrays (sp) and a lot of doctors to only say nothing is wrong. I am working with my family dentist now hopeing we can figure something out. I am thinking a low grade infection in the jaw bone. Have you had a conebeam CT scan?

susanl95 · 04-16-2008, 12:11 AM

Is that you Stephanie? I think I may have ticked you off on another thread because I was questioning exactly what is going on with you. Forgive me for my caution. I had an incident on another board in which the person was making stuff up about being sick. It was a bad experience and very cruel of the person to do that when she knew I was so sick.

I like the name. I agree that it is in your best interest to be persistent. As far as doctors being difficult, you are right, they are when they don't know what to do. The biggest problem we run into is the cosmetic issue with the jaw. No doctor wants to destroy a young woman's looks. Nevermind that there are options to restore the bone and the teeth, etc, they almost would rather we die (I say this with a little bit of jest, but I really feel this way). If you have bone infection, it is extremely hard to get rid of. Have you looked into whether or not you have trigeminal neuralgia or neuralgia? Has anyone ever mentioned this to you? I would think infection is more likely given the history of infection, but you never know.

Anyway, I am still around if you wish to reply. I hope you continue to search for answers. I know there is someone out there who can help. I know you had an infectious disease appt and I can only guess that either you didn't go or the doctor refused to do anything for you.

regards.