Re: Help needed for jaw pain

[Guest guest]

Several years ago, I had trouble with my jaws, too. From what I had

read about TMJ, it seemed that maybe that was what I had. I thought to

myself that if it was coming from RA, the medication I was on should

help it. Fortunately, it did.

So just maybe the Enbrel will help your jaw pain. Good luck!

Sue

On Monday, August 25, 2008, at 10:46 AM, paquet16 wrote:

> I go on Enbrel begin 9/3/08 and right now I only have Motrin 800's. My

> right jaw has increased in pain over the last few days. I have been

> chewing gun continously but that doesn't seem to help anymore.

> Eating/chewing is impossible! Does anyone have an ideas or

> suggestions? I only joined this group last week but I have received

> lots of support and help! Thank you again,

[Guest guest]

Chewing gum is not good for sore jaw joints! It makes it worst. I have TMJ.

Maybe you have that also. Talk to your doctor and dentist.Feel better!

Sanna

[ ] Help needed for jaw pain

I go on Enbrel begin 9/3/08 and right now I only have Motrin 800's. My

right jaw has increased in pain over the last few days. I have been

chewing gun continously but that doesn't seem to help anymore.

Eating/chewing is impossible! Does anyone have an ideas or

suggestions? I only joined this group last week but I have received

lots of support and help! Thank you again,

[Guest guest]

,

Sorry to hear about your jaw pain. I had horrible jaw pain a few

years ago. I took up chewing gum, when I gave up smoking. That seem

to irritate my jaw. Are you on a anti-inflammatory med? You might

visit your doctor, he might recommend a steroid injection or pills.

When I have BAD pain, my rheumy gives me a steroid shot. Hope you

feel better soon, Tawny

[Guest guest]

Hi . I know from experience that if my sinuses are infected or I

just have sinus pressure that they can push on your teeth and move

them slightly out of alignment. This causes your bite to be off by

maybe just millimeters but it can cause SERIOUS pain. The last time I

had it not even percocet could block the pain. When I feel it I go to

the dentist and he checks my bite and just barely takes off a teeny-

tiny spot. I can notice the difference imediately. However it takes a

little while for the pain as you have probably bruised the jaw.

Hope this helps.

wendy

p.s. it's ragweed season! yipee!

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> I go on Enbrel begin 9/3/08 and right now I only have Motrin 800's.

My

> right jaw has increased in pain over the last few days. I have

been

> chewing gun continously but that doesn't seem to help anymore.

> Eating/chewing is impossible! Does anyone have an ideas or

> suggestions? I only joined this group last week but I have

received

> lots of support and help! Thank you again,

>

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome to the group. It seems odd to me that you are

going from 800mg Motrin straight to Enbrel with nothing in between. As

far as your jaw pain goes, I would contact your Rheumy right away. You

shouldn't have to be in this much pain and Sept 3 is a long time to

wait - especially where you might not get immediate relief from the

Enbrel. Best of luck. Keep us posted.........Doreen

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> I go on Enbrel begin 9/3/08 and right now I only have Motrin 800's.

My

> right jaw has increased in pain over the last few days. I have been

> chewing gun continously but that doesn't seem to help anymore.

> Eating/chewing is impossible! Does anyone have an ideas or

> suggestions? I only joined this group last week but I have received

> lots of support and help! Thank you again,

>

[Guest guest]

You're not on any of the meds for osteoporosis are you? Some of these meds

are called bisphosphonates - I am on Boniva which is one of these meds.

Some people using medicines similar to Boniva have developed bone loss in

the jaw, also called osteonecrosis of the jaw. Symptoms of this condition

may include jaw pain, swelling, numbness, loose teeth, gum infection, or

slow healing after injury or surgery involving the gums. You may be more

likely to develop osteonecrosis of the jaw if you have cancer or have been

treated with chemotherapy <http://www.drugs.com/boniva.html##> , radiation,

or steroids. Other conditions associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw

include blood clotting disorders, anemia (low red blood cells), and a

pre-existing dental problems.

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Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 10:46 AM

Subject: [ ] Help needed for jaw pain

I go on Enbrel begin 9/3/08 and right now I only have Motrin 800's. My

right jaw has increased in pain over the last few days. I have been

chewing gun continously but that doesn't seem to help anymore.

Eating/chewing is impossible! Does anyone have an ideas or

suggestions? I only joined this group last week but I have received

lots of support and help! Thank you again,

[Guest guest]

I have been on a 6 day pack of Prednisone twice in the last 6 weeks.

I took the last pill one week ago. My RA inflammations have slowly

been progressing and coming back into a flare up. I have contacted

my Rheumy this morning and waiting to hear back from him. I hope he

can prescribe an anti-inflammatory other than the Motrin 800's. Yes,

I agree with everyone, I should be on something until I start the

Enbrel. I am having pains in other joints but I can continue with my

daily life but eating/chewing seems like an impossible task!

Thank you everyone for your kind words of wisdom. I am learning to

deal with my new limitations and it is great to have found a home to

share experiences. I have only been diagnosed for about 6 weeks and

I commend those of you who have battled this disease for years!!!

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> > I go on Enbrel begin 9/3/08 and right now I only have Motrin

800's.

> My

> > right jaw has increased in pain over the last few days. I have

been

> > chewing gun continously but that doesn't seem to help anymore.

> > Eating/chewing is impossible! Does anyone have an ideas or

> > suggestions? I only joined this group last week but I have

received

> > lots of support and help! Thank you again,

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I am going back on the Prednisone for another 6 days....at least I

know I will have less symptoms by tomorrow afternoon! My jaw pain

hopefully will go away for a few days until I can start Enbrel on

9/3. Thank you everyone! I may need more of your wonderful guidence

when I start Enbrel, I am scared of needles!!! Enjoy the holiday

weekend!

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> > > I go on Enbrel begin 9/3/08 and right now I only have Motrin

> 800's.

> > My

> > > right jaw has increased in pain over the last few days. I have

> been

> > > chewing gun continously but that doesn't seem to help anymore.

> > > Eating/chewing is impossible! Does anyone have an ideas or

> > > suggestions? I only joined this group last week but I have

> received

> > > lots of support and help! Thank you again,

> > >

> >

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