Sinuses or TMJ or ???

I started having pain in my jaw area and just in front of my right ear (feel like ear ache) about 2 weeks ago.  The pain does not seem to have any pattern.  There has also pain tingling pain in my teeth on the right side.  Sometimes it is the top teeth and sometimes the bottom.  Now I am having problems with my throat also.  I feel like someone is holding tight on the right side of my throat.  I have no idea what it is.  It does seem  to help when I hold cold water on that side of my mouth.  the doctor gave me 80-0mg Ibuprofen but that really doesn't help much.  The important thing right now is that I make sure it is not some type of infection, as my 15 year old niece who has cancer is coming to stay with me so I can take care of her.  I'm afraid of giving her something.  I think it could probably TMJ because of the stress but I didn't think that affected the throat.  Any thoughts, advise?????

[kerry76]

I have TMJ - your symptoms sound alot like a mild case of TMJ.  Your best bet is to go to your dentist and have xrays taken so that he/she can rule out any infection.  I wish you luck, if it is TMJ it's very hard to get rid of....keep us posted!

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
The symptoms sound more like TMJ symptoms.It is an acute or chronic inflammation of the temporomandibular joint.

Apply warm compresses on the joint,take some anti inflammatory pain killer like Diclofenac or Ibuprofen and consult a dentist for the confirmation of diagnosis and specific treatment.

I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted. Kind regards.

[lisababes]

hey, I've had similar symtoms (symptoms) for about 4 weeks now, I suffer with anxiety so i'm to scared to seee a doctor.

My symtoms (symptoms) are

neck pain
jaw pain
pain in the back of my eyes
headache
dizzyness


it also feels like someone ocassionaly punches me in the top of my nose :(
i herd it could be tmr and i also herd it can be brought on by anxiety.

is it serious? and how is it treated?

many thanks xxxx

[dishydax]

ive all the same symtoms (symptoms)..my jaw aches all of a sudden and feels like its throbbing..feels abit like its in a vice when its bad..i also suffer from anxiety..anyone know what this is?? xx