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My Crippling Jaw Pain Turned Out to Be a TMJ Disorder—Here's How I Finally Got It Under Control


My Unbearable Jaw Pain Turned Out to Be a TMJ Disorder Here’s How I Finally Got It Under Control
Prevention
2/26/2021
Alisa Hrustic
My first symptom a swollen, achy neck could’ve been anything. But as spring bloomed into summer, stranger things cropped up. A recurrent pinching sensation in my ears. Sharp pains all around my face. And, far worse than a tension headache, it felt as if a power drill were chiseling away at my temples. I was used to frequent headaches, but this slew of symptoms felt like something else.
It all began in March, just as COVID-19 hit the U.S. After a useless telehealth call with a general physician, I tracked down an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT) for another virtual appointment. At the time, I was convinced I had an ear or sinus infection. But she told me it might be a problem with my temporomandibular joint (TMJ). We each have two of them, and they connect the lower jaw to the skull, allowing the mouth t ....

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