Painful, stiff jaw?!
Question:
Painful, stiff jaw?
so on Friday I noticed my jaw hurt, like a pulled muscle, on the right side of my face. I cant remember what I did exactly, but I think I probably popped it when I yawned.
I forgot about it over the weekend, but now 4 days later, it just hurts!!! I can barely open my mouth!
What can I do to remedy this?
Answers:
It does indeed sound like TMJ disorder. Eat only soft foods for a while, do NOT go to the dentist, and don't do any activities that mean opening your mouth a lot (e.g. singing). It's very irritating, but it will pass. I have it, and my jaw is making an unpleasant popping noise as I type, but it doesn't hurt. Just make sure that you avoid toffee for the rest of your life!
If it hurts really badly (like it blumming well did for me!) then take ibuprofen and paracetomol, alternating between the two. I sympathise very much with you, and chewing gum will not work! It'll just be absolute agony!