Debbie
We have had an ongoing problem with jaw pain also but it has been diagnosed as TMJ.
Another problem we exprienced was a swelling in front of the ear in the same area. The swelling went down after acouple of days and the ENT diagnosed that as a blocked salivary gland.
Whatever it turns out to be it scares the hell out of you until diagnoses.
Let us know , we will be thinking about you.
Marica