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[getting_old]

I have a very sore jaw and ear, especially when I open my mouth which according to Dr Google means I either have an ear infection, TMJ or possibly both. I've spent most of the day trying to get an appointment with the doctor, with no joy    From what I've read there's a good chance I need antibiotics, but I'm looking for suggestions that might help until I get to actually speak to a doctor please.

[CLKD]

Is there a warm/hot area; anywhere that is sore to touch?  Could it be scar tissue that is tight = strange feelings?

If you can't speak to a GP mayB seek advice from a Pharmacist. 

[getting_old]

It doesn't feel particularly warm to the touch but the pain feels like it's quite deep, not on the surface if that makes sense, and it's not in or near an area where there could be scar tissue. At first I thought it was TMJ as I know I've been clenching my teeth at night the last few weeks (since the whole gobby git stuff  ) but then it wasn't just when I tried to open my mouth, and it seemed to be more around my ear.
I did try the pharmacist earlier, but there wer 5 people waiting for advice, and most were coughing, sniffling, etc. so I decided I'd try another time when it might be quieter, then came home and tried Dr Google.

[CLKD]

Dr Google can't look at you though 

In the mean time take Paracetamol and neurofen to ease symptoms? 

[getting_old]

From experience the pharmacist won't look at me either. At least not the ones I've asked for advice in the past, but then if I can only get a phone appointment with the doctor then it's not much different. Argh, healthcare these days 

[Taz2]

Hi getting_old sorry to learn you have this discomfort. Is it any better today?

Taz x

[CLKD]

How is it this morning? 

[getting_old]

Well, I did something really stupid last night and tried to sleep with a higher pillow, and woke up this morning with a stiff neck on top of the other problems    However it has started to feel a little bit better as the day has progressed. I've been massaging the area and I think it's helping, so I'm thinking it's TMJ and not an infection.

[CLKD]

How is your taste, sometimes if there's an infection the mouth ........ ?

Massage usually helps.  How do U feel otherwise?  Any need for pain relief?

[getting_old]

I do have a bit of a strange taste in my mouth, but nothing really bad, and I can taste food. With my other issues taste can be different anyway, so there are times when I don't think there's anything wrong and things still taste odd.
I'm taking paracetemol, but I'm not sure it's really making much difference. The massage seems to be more helpful.

Thinking about it I know I've been clenching and grinding my teeth, since that stupid HR guy decided to shout about my health, so I do think it's TMJ. I just need to work out how to stop thinking about him and voodoo dolls 

[CLKD]

Get the Voodoo Dolls and lots of pins ;-).  Or write him a letter, put it into an envelope and burn?  Gets it out of the head.

[getting_old]

I think I need hair too 

It seems to be a bit better today so I'm hopeful that the massage and paracetemol are helping. OH suggested I might want to try a mouthguard so I'm going to take a look when I go to the pharmacy next time, but I have a feeling none will work with my anatomy. I may need to see the dentist to see if they can make something.

[CLKD]

I don't think hat I could wear something at night in my mouth  , I dribble already 

[getting_old]

I don't think hat I could wear something at night in my mouth  , I dribble already 

Me too!!!