February 21, 200521 yr I tried searching this up on the internet but only found TMJ listed with my problem. I don't think it is TMJ, it is only the left back side of my jaw horizontal with the ear. When I try to fully open my mouth I feel sharp pain at the back jaw bone right below my ear. When I do this my ear hurts as well. The ear does feel tender and sore. I have no clue what it is. It did this before but only lasted about a day or so, this time it has lasted all weekend. There is no clicking or popping and I do not grind my teeth at night when I sleep... least I don't think I do. Going to the doctor sometime this week. Just wanted to see if anyone has had this or heard of it. *EDIT* You know what, it is TMJ. Fully read the article and it is the exact pain areas I have. Right infront of my ear is very sore.
February 21, 200521 yr Hey, If you haven't had your wisdom teeth removed, it might be that. I had the same expreience with mine when they were comming through. I still don't have them out, but as of right now there is no pain. good luck.
February 22, 200521 yr Author Went to the Doc Monday, it is TMJ. He gave me some REALLY good muscle relaxers, pain medicine and steriods to get the inflmation of the jaw joint down.
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