Stabbing pain on left side of my head behind ear

[kitty2410]

Hi everyone, I'm 21 years old and just recently have been feeling this extremely painful stabbing like pain on the left side of my head right behind my ear. I recently bit my left cheek while sleeping and since then have felt different pain. First it hurt on the side of my cheek then by wisdom tooth now, which is the second day of having this pain, i have a pain shoot up towards my head every time i chew or yawn. My ear has been feeling a bit tingling as well. I'm wondering if any of you know what this could be? I'm afraid of infection because it's close to my brain and I don't want it to spread. Could you guys let me know if there is anything I can do to make it go away or what kind of doctor I should see? Thank you so much! One more thing I am taking a summer class in organic chemistry 2 and my mom thinks it may be stress related but it hurts way to much to be that, at least that's what I think. anyway thanks for your help! i'll be looking forward to what you all have to say.

[kitty2410]

Thanks for the response. I was thinking it could be that but wasn't sure. I work at a doctors office so I was going to have him check it out just to see what he recommends as well. Once again thanks!

[AKC_75]

Hi and welcome to the Migraines & Headaches Community.

Sounds like it could be TMJ Syndrome. Which is basically arthritis in your jaw. You can see a dentist but he will probably just give you a mouth guard to wear when you sleep because you are probably grinding your teeth in your sleep. Other things that cause/aggravate TMJ is chewing ice and hard candy and excessive gum chewing.