See Alike in...

Alike App

Browser

Dealing with Severe TMJ Pain and Dental Abscess Diagnosis

wise

630d

went to the ER last night for TMJ pain that's been so severe I haven't been able to eat. got a diagnosis of dental abscess, despite having no visible abscess and no fever or tooth pain, and got antibiotics that I couldn't get today because the pharmacy closed three hours earlier than I thought it would on a Saturday. I love being alive šŸ™ƒ hopefully my bones don't just fall out of my face while I wait for someone who understands the difference between a TMJ disorder and dental pain

3

9

9

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

Temporomandibular joint disorders

Generalized pain

Hypermobility Syndromes

View all
Top reply
    • Brainiac5

      331d

      @Brainiac5 They also tried numbing me up another time and they gave be a bite razor for possible grinding in case that was causing it, but when I do wear it, it makes the pain worse. Or brings it on if I wasnā€™t in pain before.

      0

      Reply
      Chat
    • Brainiac5

      331d

      Same. I went to a&e a couple months ago now when it first got extremely bad. But Iā€™d just had a filling and thought it was an infection from that. Again 2 antibiotics which didnā€™t do anything. I went to dentist about half a dozen times in about 6 weeks and they couldnā€™t figure it out. Said they couldnā€™t see any reason for the pain. Thought it might be the cavity - but it was tiny, my extreme sensitivity, a dead tooth, then the need to have it removed thinking that would sort it but it hasnā€™t. Still waiting to see doctors about a diagnosis.

      0

      Reply
      • Brainiac5

        331d

        @Brainiac5 They also tried numbing me up another time and they gave be a bite razor for possible grinding in case that was causing it, but when I do wear it, it makes the pain worse. Or brings it on if I wasnā€™t in pain before.

        0

        Reply
    • mymonkey8u

      627d

      So I use a bite guard for grinding and apnea could that help?

      0

      Reply
      • wise

        627d

        @mymonkey8u it doesn't, my TMJ is caused by a connective tissue disorder so the guards make it so much worse šŸ˜… they basically slowly push my jaw out of place, which only makes those muscles tense up more

        0

        Reply
        • Elllie

          554d

          @wise the same thing happens to me when I use mouth guards šŸ˜§

          0

          Reply
    • CGC

      630d

      Iā€™m having a really similar issue. How did they diagnose that? Have a dentist appt soon Iā€™m hoping that can sort it out. Sorry youā€™re in so much pain ): šŸ’• hopefully you can get those antibiotics tomorrow

      0

      Reply
      • wise

        630d

        @CGC I hope your dentist appointment goes well šŸ’• praying you don't need surgery for it like I probably do

        0

        Reply
        • CGC

          627d

          @wise thank you!! Fingers crossed you donā€™t need surgery šŸ˜„ šŸ’•

          0

          Reply
      • wise

        630d

        @CGC the PA took a glance in my mouth and saw a cavity and said I must have an abscess. no x-ray, no physical exam beyond that, just a lil peek into my mouth. I also told him I don't have a dentist, which is probably why he didn't take me seriously when I said the problem wasn't my teeth

        0

        Reply

ā˜ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.

Alike health

Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences

Write your question here...

Get answer
Thank you! Your submission has been received!

Related Questions

Find people who are
experiencing a similar
medical reality

join the community
100% Free
100%
Free
Alike is a transformative platform that goes beyond just bringing together patients; it meticulously connects individuals based on multiple critical factors, such as age, gender, comorbidities, medications, diet, and more, fostering a community of knowledge, support and empathy.
Ā© 2020-2023 Alike, Inc
About AlikeWisdomFAQEditorial TeamAll ConditionsAll PostsAll Communities
Your PrivacyStoriesCommunity GuidelinesTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyBlogContact Us

Download Alike for the full experience

JOIN

View All

Bupropion

night sweats

paranoid

Valium

sertraline

palpitations

Anxiety (Including GAD)

Depression

palpitations

Depression

Valium

Bupropion