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Connection Between Jaw Pain And Constant Anxiety Attacks
Hi, I went to see my doctor over 3 months ago where I was suffering pain in my jaw. He told me that I am suffering with TXJ or something like that where I clamp (not grind) my teeth in my sleep and while I am awake. He states that it is down to the fact that I am suffering with constant anxiety attacks. He then prescribed me diclofenac and advised that i take it with Paracetamol over a period of 6 weeks. I have since completed this medication and I am still in pain and find that I cannot open my mouth very far or talk at length as it hurts too much. I guess I am just unsure as to whether I should go back to my doctor or if there is anything else I can do?
Sat, 11 Jun 2011
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it is better you get yourself checked and get investigations done ,x-rays and others as needed to have definite diagnosis and proper treatment
tooth related problem should be excluded
prolonged use of diclofenac better avoided due to it gastric irritant properties
it is better you get yourself checked and get investigations done ,x-rays and others as needed to have definite diagnosis and proper treatment
tooth related problem should be excluded
prolonged use of diclofenac better avoided due to it gastric irritant properties
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