Jaw pain should I go to the hospital?

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I have a bad jaw basically everytime I open my mouth it clicks or pops it's been doing this for years without pain. This year it has been hurting a lot, I'm having horrible headaches, ringing in ears and numbness in my fingers. I had a x-ray done and the doctor said theres something wrong with my tmj and I will need an mri for further diagnoses but that mri isnt untill mid july. Its really uncomfortable but I dont have to go up to the hospital if they wont do anything for it. What should i do?

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It's TMJ. There isn't anything the hospital would be able to do unfortunately. Some chiropractors are able to help with temporary pain relief by adjusting the jaw. I don't know if you've ever looked into that.

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Massage your face, nice light compressions. Lay on your bed with a comfortable pillow. On your face lightly dabble your fingers and massage where your skin dips between your jawline. You should feel pressure on your skin, possible muscle tightness around your cheeks and neck, you want to move slowly and be gentle, doing this slowly releases muscle tension in your face. It's not a fix all, but some provide temporary relief until you get some help. You can also look up esthetician massages as well.

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The ER isn’t going to do anything and they won’t give you an MRI now just because you go. Unfortunately you’ll have to wait until your appointment. If it’s getting worse make an appointment with your primary doctor.

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Sounds like TMJ. Do not go to the hospital. Wait to make an appointment with your PCP or go to urgent care. This isn't an emergency room situation.

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I feel you. There was a point where mine was so bad I could barely move my jaw. Nothing much they can do. Naproxen (anti inflammatories, mine are prescribed buy I think you can get it otc) or ibuprofen helps.

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That’s not really something for the ER. You need to keep working with your doctor and request a specialist if they can’t get to the bottom of it. ER is for life threatening emergencies, not on going issues you’re under the care of a doctor for. The ER is not going to do an MRI.

Jaw pain should I go to the hospital?

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