Do you wear a splint for the clinching? If not, you can grind your teeth down so you might have to get your dentist to make one. I have tmj and had to pay an orthodontist $2,300 but it was worth it because within 6 months the jaw pain went away. He said a dentist doesn't know how to make upper jaw splints and guaranteed an upper would work and for 6 years he has been correct.
I threw my dentist's splint away, and stopped asking him any tmj questions. Don't let tmj go unchecked for too long or you might have to get the operation.
I agree with Lorigirl. Meds can have strange side effects and this may be the problem. So can anxiety.
Many of us on this forum have aches and pains from anxiety. I know that I also get the jaw pain at times. My dentist said I'm grinding my teeth at night and I also have TMJ.
I would recommend calling either your Dr or pharmacist to ask if the law pain is a possible symptom of you med. I been on a couple of meds that made the jaw pain and teeth clenching worse.
Today I went to eat at a restaurant with a friend and then his house and almost the whole time I had to hide my anxiety and pretend everything was ok. I hate this.
Yes Im taking meds. It feels good to know that I'm not the only one with this. It just makes me worry alot.
Hi! Are you currently taking any medication for your anxiety? I'm curious because I am having a time with my jaw being really tight and having pain and soreness! I am on 75 mg of Zoloft and I don't recall it starting until I started on medication, but I know clenching in general from anxiety or from anti-depressants can cause clenching of teeth, which can cause the jaw pain. I also have the exact same thing with my arms. I have, too, been afraid of it being heart related. Anxiety can do some really crazy things to our bodies. When I am really freaked out sometimes it helps me to read the symptoms of anxiety and it makes me feel better to see that what I am experiencing is normal. I have just before googled "all symptoms of anxiety". Best of luck to you! Just know that you aren't alone and you are in good company here.