Ear pain, TMJ? - TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint Message Board

kanattoo · 04-20-2004, 09:13 AM

I wasn't sure where to post this, but maybe someone here can help me. For about a month, I have been having pain in my left ear. I have had ear infections before and it doesn't feel like the pain I had with those. It hurts the most when I get up in the morning. It hurts when I move my jaw around, yawn and sometimes when I am eating something that is especially "chewy". I don't have any other allergy, sinus or cold symptoms. I don't have headaches either. Could it be TMJ? Anyone have any idea what this might be? Thank you

kanattoo · 04-20-2004, 09:49 AM

No, I don't grind my teeth, but I will check out the post. Thanks!

hbep · 04-20-2004, 11:54 AM

You may not grind your teeth, but you might find that you brace your facial muscles a lot, or clench your teeth together when concentrating. I wasn't aware I did either until I got this.

best,

hbep

lori j · 04-21-2004, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbep

You may not grind your teeth, but you might find that you brace your facial muscles a lot, or clench your teeth together when concentrating. I wasn't aware I did either until I got this.

best,

hbep

I don't grind mine either, but due to stress I used to grit my teeth when upset or angry. My first & worst pain from TMJ was ear pain, no infection, months of tests & anti-biotics & it was TMJ in the end.

hanelo4 · 04-21-2004, 02:11 AM

So we have something else in common, lol. I've had TMJ for years now. I can't even remember how many splints I've ever had. I would clinch my teeth so bad at night that I would actually have spasms. I had to take muscle relaxers for a while. I grinded the whole right side of my teeth down a little. It's not noticeable to the eye, but my dentists sure notices, lol. I finally had enough money to put braces, so I did. Big hugs to you Lori

Chantel