 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,219 | Bill,
Another possibility is that you have developed a TMJ problem. Heat, as Nelie said, can help you out for either. Moist heat is the best and I suggest soaking a wash cloth in warm water and keeping it on the area until it cools and then start all over again. You might also start taking 600 mg of ibuprophen 3-4 times a day and see if that helps.
Your surgeon should be able to diagnosis exactly what is going on.
Let us know how you make out.
Jerry
Jerry
Retired Dentist, 59 years old at diagnosis. SCC of the left lateral border of the tongue (Stage I). Partial glossectomy and 30 nodes removed, 4/6/05. Nodes all clear. No chemo no radiation 18 year survivor.
"Whatever doesn't kill me, makes me stronger"
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