Suggest treatment for sore temple and jaw
Patient: Hello, my name is Lyn, I am 54 yrs old, 230lbs. Last night I noticed my temple and jaw very sore, I thought from eating taco s. I woke up this morning with upper jaw and lower jaw sore and my neck tender. Is this a sign of something I should b worried about. Doctor: Hello Lyn,Thank you for your inquiry. I think there be a couple of possibilities here.Sometimes your jaw joint ( also called the temporo-mandibular joint) can become irritated - usually after excessive chewing. This will usually settle down with simple remedies such as applying a cold pack every 2 hours and taking an over-the-counter medication like tylenol.If you develop any other symptoms such as fever, swelling, sore throat, headache or vision problems I suggest calling your primary care doctor.I hope this helps. Best wishes and I hope you get better soon.Adrian Rawlinson MD