Jaw and Ear Pain

Hello,

I am looking for advice. I am an athletic coach who yells alot. Last year, I remember one incident where I yelled at one of my basketball players and I felt a pain to the front side of my right ear (actually knocking me down to one knee at the time). I thought I was having a stroke. I went to see neurologists and had an mri and nothing showed up. Since that incident I have had head aches and dizziness on and off for this past yr. I have noticed increased jaw pain that extends from my jaw near my earlobe up to the front/top side of my ear.

My question is what damage could have I caused in that yelling incident. I had no previous problems before it. Where do I go from here. Should I see a dentist or oral surgeon. Your comments are greatly appreciated!

[Gellia]

Hi,
I sounds like you may have knocked your jaw out of alignment and given yourself TMJ problems.

You could probably start with your dentist but I'm not sure how much they could help. An OS may be better.

Someone else may chime in here and direct you to a better source.

Wish I could help more.  I'm sorry.  
You may want to also check on the TMJ board.

GOOD LUCK.
My best to you,
Gellia

[scottma]

Seeing a tmj specialist or orofacial pain specialist is advised.