I’ve been following this thread for a while as so many of my symptoms relate to TN or TMJ. My dentist thinks it’s TMJ. Doctor not interested. I can’t afford a private Neurologist consult at the moment. I’m in the UK. I was hoping if I list my symptoms, some of you could help advise?
I had some really stressful teeth issues from December - February included 3 extractions (one upper right, two upper left), all at different times inc one that I told the oral surgeon to remove and then found out it was the wrong one! Really kick started dental anxiety and it’s consumed me ever since. Last extraction was 12 weeks ago.
Since then, I’ve had constant aching in my mouth which can spread to cheek bone and ear. I will feel pain in a bottom left molar for a few days and then it’ll stop and I’ll feel pain in a lower right. Always the same teeth that ache. Dentist said nothing wrong but both teeth have had treatment 6 years ago - root canal on one and a crown on the other.
The ache/soreness will also go into my upper jaw extraction site very often too. Generally, my jaw is super heavy and dull ache discomfort.
The discomfort will last all day on some days, other days will be for a couple of hours, other times I’ll feel it once or twice. Some days are pain free for a day or two and then it’s back. Normally a constant ache with intermittent pain in lower teeth. Both sides but normally not at the same time.
What do you all think? Where do I go from here? I just want help. It’s not severe pain at all, more discomfort but I’m in a constant panic and worry that it’s about to flare up.
Just want to know my next steps and to be on top of it and what to prepare/ask for etc.
Long message so thank you to anyone that read it and can offer advice.