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Wisdom tooth extraction - headache

I am 55 years old.  Many years ago I was diagnosed with TMJ.  I have not suffered much with the TMJ - just some soreness in the jaws on and off.

1 week ago I had all 4 wisdom teeth pulled.  My headache is so bad now I can't stand it.  My jaws hurt, my temples hurt, the top of my head aches.

The dentist checked my sockets and says they look good and really gave me no reason for the headaches.  

will these headaches stop soon - my gums hurt some but seem to be getting better - but my head is worse
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going thru the same thing!  Did this pain stop for u and how long did it take?????  Please reply!
Thanks.
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i AM GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING...THE PAIN IS UNBAREABLE...I wake up crying almost every night.  I am taking 5 advil every 2 hours just to be able to cope.  I saw the dentist and he sais the headach doesn't make sence.  I saw a dr.  and he told me to see my dentist!! Please tell me your got better or that it was at least diagnosed so I can go back to my dr and poing him in the right direction   thx
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