unbearable facial pain

[Amy0781]

For about a year and a half, I've been experiencing intense pain in my right ear.  I've had many diagnosises, such as a ruptured eardrum, ear infections, sinus infections, tmj, and many others.  The only test that was done that found anything out of the ordinary was an MRI that showed some inflammation and some kind of liqud and debris found directly behind my right ear.  I was referred to a neuro-surgeon who said it was not my brain, and an EMT who said it was not my ear.  Needless to say, I am extremely frustrated.  Within the last few months some new symptoms are starting, making the pain more intense and harder to cope with and treat from home.  I had developed a cyst right in the middle of the right side of my face that looked as though it has come from my sinuses.  I have extreme pains down my neck, (mainly on the right side).  My neck constantly pops now.  My ear pain is much more intense, and now, my right nostril is very sensitive and it is acually painful to breathe through my nose because of this.  My entire right side of my face is terribly painful constantly, and I have not slept through a night in months.  I am tired, and depressed.  My doctors dont know what to make of it, and there are no medications able to help me right now.  If there are any suggestions, please, please let me know.

[scottma]

Temporomandibular disorder contains a variety of signs and symptoms. Clicking joint, excessive wear of dental structure, are part of presentations of tmd.Specifically, ear,nose, eyes, head, neck, upper shoulder, orofacial symptoms are also associated with tmd.Seeing a competent tmj specialist or MD who is familiar with myofascial trigger point pathology is advised.

[Amy0781]

I was sent to a tmj specialist by my primary care dr.  She had stated that I do not have the typical tmj symptoms such as a popping jaw, or grinding my teeth, for my teeth are not rounded or edged , but still basically pointy.  Do you think I should get a second opinion?

[scottma]

If no structural pathology identified clinically or by image study, seeing a tmj specialist is advised.