headaches, cold body, cold/hot feeling on the head,sharp right ear pain

[gwen2002]

I have been having headaches the last six months or so. There not headaches where I cant do stuff there just annoying pressure.I have just let it go, but now Im having these sharp pains right threw my right ear.These pains feel like someone is sticking a knife out the inside of my head,when I get theses pains my vision blurs and I just need to bend over and press my hand over my ear tightly.I sometimes feel a warm or cold sensation on the side of my head to. Now I have noticed that when people touch me they are always telling me Im cold, I have noticed this when I get up in the morning mostly its my right side that is cold or my hole body,I dont really feel cold but my body is. ( having mood swings lately but I'm relating that to christmas due to lack of money) Hear of anything like this before?

[gwen2002]

...went to the doctor. He got me to take blood test, ultra sound of the back and side of my neck,also xrays. Put me down for a CT scan but that can take months to get into.If he sees anything on blood work,ultra sound or x-rays said he will call me, so just a waiting to see if I hear anything. But he put me on 10mg baclofen( Only 1 tablet at bedtime) and diclofenac 100mg(1 tablet in morning)    

[LivingInHope]

Yeah- grinding and clenching aren't limited to people with overbites.   People with overbites are especially prone to TMJ problems.

The teeth will tell the dentist if you grind or not (if you aren't already aware of it).  I clench at night myself, so my teeth don't have the look of a grinder.    

If you happen to have an underbite, I've heard TMJ problems typically aren't a problem.

[gwen2002]

i do go to the dentist once a year now, go next month again. I have no over bite    but ill ask him.......

[LivingInHope]

Can your primary care physician order an MRI of your brain with the socialized medicine system there or does Canada require that in order to get one, it must be ordered by a specialist?  

TMJ is the abbreviation for temporal mandibular joint (jaw joint).  If you have an overbite, if you clench or grind your teeth (a dentist would be able to tell if you grind or not), these things can often lead to TMJ dysfunction problems.  

A dentist that specializes in TMJ treatment or an oral and maxillofacial specialist that treats TMJ problems would be who to go to if you think your jaw joint (TMJ) might have issues.  Conservative treatment typically consists of getting a guard/splint to wear in your mouth at night, moist heat, avoiding hard and chewy foods and gum, etc..

  If you notice your joint popping, clicking, etc. when you yawn or open your mouth, this can be a sign of a TMJ problem.  TMJ problems can cause muscular pain or if the bones are greatly affected, joint pain.  TMJ pain can cause ear pain, headaches, sore muscles from chewing, etc..

If you would like to know more, let me know.  I have huge TMJ issues myself and am waiting now for MRI imaging and f/up the same day scheduled next month.

[gwen2002]

I live in canada so heath care is all covered. I made a appointment with my family doctor next week.  Its just really hard to explain it but ill say it the same way to him as I have here. Thanks for the info. what is TMJ? The only way I can see a neurologist is if my doctor will send me too one.

[SassyLassie]

I agree with LivinginHope, see a neurologist first, to rule out any serious issues, then, if all is well, I would see a chiropractor, they can  help a lot of the issues you are describing. The TMJ can also cause this, and, again, in cases that are not so bad, the chiropractor can help with that as well.

[LivingInHope]

I hope you have medical insurance?  Noticed you mentioned lack of money.  I hope to maybe you could come up with some creative gifts this year? Like maybe back rubs for your husband (if you are married), your mom, your dad?  A car wash ticket if you have the energy for that sort of venture is another idea to gift somebody with.  Crocheting or knitting little things or making home-made Christmas ornaments for the tree?  What about a scrap book with photos and decorate with old magazine pics, etc.?

  Hope your creative juices are flowing for some inexpensive money-wise gifts?  Not a fun thing to worry about presents!

[LivingInHope]

I recommend you get to a neurologist as soon as possible, explain your symptoms and ask if they think a brain MRI would be in order.  The pain in the right ear reminds me of a TMJ dysfunction, but you've got more going on here and I really think you should pursue a brain MRI with and without contrast.