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What Causes Migratory Joint Pain, Jaw Swelling, Muscle And Neck Stiffness?

I have migratory joint pain jaw swelling muscle stiffness neck stiffness worse in the morning and night. Sudden onset 3 wks. No fevers. No injury. No hx. No meds. Feel like carpal tunnel in wrists. Healthy 33 to Female. Any ideas? Pain averages 6/10. Severe at night.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern.

These are typical symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysorder (TMJ) . There can be many reasons for TMj dysfunction like bruxism that is Grinding or clenching your teeth specially at night . That is why you are having thses symptoms in the morning .

There can be many reasons for clenching of tetth at night like :-

- stress ans anxiety , which is the most common factor for bruxism .

- Misalignment of teeth .

- Impacted wisdom teeth .

- Other sleep problems, such as sleep apnea.

I would suggest you to consult dentist and first of all get the customize night guard to prevent attrition of teeth .

The doctor will examine physically and rule out causes like ear infection or acid reflux disease .

If he/she find the cause to be related with stress ,anxiety or sleep then he/she will refer you to psychiatrist . If it is the case of misalignment the he/she will refer you to orthodontist for alignment of teeth .

Doctor may also prescribe myscle relaxant like orthodox -MR .

Keep yourself free from any stress .

Start physical therapy of facial muscle .

Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain.


Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Migratory Joint Pain, Jaw Swelling, Muscle And Neck Stiffness?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. These are typical symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysorder (TMJ) . There can be many reasons for TMj dysfunction like bruxism that is Grinding or clenching your teeth specially at night . That is why you are having thses symptoms in the morning . There can be many reasons for clenching of tetth at night like :- - stress ans anxiety , which is the most common factor for bruxism . - Misalignment of teeth . - Impacted wisdom teeth . - Other sleep problems, such as sleep apnea. I would suggest you to consult dentist and first of all get the customize night guard to prevent attrition of teeth . The doctor will examine physically and rule out causes like ear infection or acid reflux disease . If he/she find the cause to be related with stress ,anxiety or sleep then he/she will refer you to psychiatrist . If it is the case of misalignment the he/she will refer you to orthodontist for alignment of teeth . Doctor may also prescribe myscle relaxant like orthodox -MR . Keep yourself free from any stress . Start physical therapy of facial muscle . Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari