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justsaynoemore 
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 Posted: 08 August 2007 at 5:22pm |
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Cindy - have you seen a rheumatologist yet?
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arlettaa
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Posted: 08 August 2007 at 10:05pm |
I to am new to the site and was having some issues chewing soft food today, in the back of my jaw. Then I remembered that a couple of weeks ago, while chewing, my jaw was clicking. Not a loud click, but more like I could feel it clicking. I have PA and read somewhere about TMJ/jaw pain being a symptom. I was looking and found everyones issues with it. I does feel good to know that a person isn't crazy! Glad this site is here... 
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P, PA, IBS, DDD, RLS, HBP, SCIATICA
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athonda1
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Posted: 02 September 2007 at 8:18am |
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Hi!
I.m ATHONDA. Please note that I'm totally new to this message board thing, so bear with me, OK? I too have RA. Yesterday my right jaw started hurting at around noon. Last night the pain was so bad it woke me up. I went through this about 5 years ago, but not as badly. Back then, my whole right side of my face swelled. I kind of freaked last night, thinking I maybe had Bells Palsey. I also have very sever allergies. I take Embrel & Zyrtec. I'm tempted to go to the E.R., but hate doing that (you know how they get, when you need to come in for pain relief!). My fear is that if I go to the E.R. this weekend, they will insist on the whole prednisone thing & send me home when I refuse. I have really bad reactions to steroids. My neck & sinuses also hurt like hell. If anyone has some hints, I'd be grateful. I am probebly sounding kinda vague here - I have been awake since midnight.
Thanks
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hammerstein1200
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Posted: 02 September 2007 at 1:16pm |
Welcome Athonda. Sorry to hear that your in so much pain right now. I also have RA and have been dealing with a severe TMJ problem for the last 20 years. I have worn so many different dental splints and appliances that I have lost count. I wear it 24 hours a day,even to eat. Right now I'm seeing an orthododontist about this. Have you been to your dentist for this? Do you grind in your sleep or wear a splint too? Maybe your bite is off and you need to see your dentist to help.Have you tried ibuprofen to take down the inflammation it might help with the pain too. Also you should consider seeing your GP as you might have an ear or sinus infection going on. Hope you're feeling better soon. 
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athonda1
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Posted: 06 September 2007 at 8:56am |
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Hi Hammerstein!
Wow! Someone wrote back! Very cool! You know, I am feeling better, thanks. I don't think I had a sinus infection, as I had no fever. My pain gradually went away. By Tuesday it was a bad memory, thank God. I kinda think it was just a mini-flare. When I flare, it usually starts in my left wrist & travels from there. RA is an equal opportunity attacker when it comes to hitting joints. I'm pretty lucky, though, as I seldom flare. Thank God for Enbrel!!! I do no exadurate when I tell people that it has saved my life!! About 2 months ago, I had a bout with Polycondritis. Yipes! Was that icky! My RA doc. made me stop Enbrel for 2 weeks. Big baby that I am, I bawled. Now that was a flare for the record books.
Oh, no I don't grind my teeth at night. I have been under a lot of stress lately, maybe that is what caused the jaw thing. In any event, I will see my RA doc. next week. Hey, thanks so much for writing back! My hubby is the best at support, but I sometimes think that when one doesn't have RA, it's hard to relate.
Thanks again! God bless. - Anne
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shykymom
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Posted: 24 September 2007 at 2:33pm |
You should also see an oral sugen. When I began with jaw pain in my teens it went on for 10 years before the cleveland clinic discovered what it was. Osteoarthritis in my jaw. I had a total jaw joint replacement using my rib bone. And actually and VERY happy I did get it done.
So I have known about the osteoarthritis for years but getting RA is new for me. I never knew anyone could be positive for both forms. I don't think my joints have a chance now. :(
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juliasmith
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Posted: 22 July 2009 at 4:35am |
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u ppl need a doctor go n direstlet consult it with them
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carlaHanna
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Posted: 29 October 2009 at 4:10am |
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sounds like u had some teeth infection go to dentist as soon as possible
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