Tmj/lockjaw After Surgery

[chad2rad 491]

I had surgery Monday and my jaw has been sore since. Caught myself clinching my teeth, as well. Used to but had stopped. Well today, my mouth will not open fully. I researched online and have been using a heating pad on my jawbone to relax the muscles tonight. May need to get a brace to prevent grinding.

Did anyone else get tmj after intubation?

Thx

[Smoggy 152]

Hi Chad and congrats on the surgery- my Mom got a locked jaw after intubation when she had her hysterectomy. Not common but does happen... Did you get hold of your Doc? They gave her some stuff for it but can't remember what...

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[chad2rad 491]

Hi Chad and congrats on the surgery- my Mom got a locked jaw after intubation when she had her hysterectomy. Not common but does happen... Did you get hold of your Doc? They gave her some stuff for it but can't remember what...

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My jaw was sore but okay until this pm. Have not called, yet.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I've had TMJ before and it hurts. I thought I had a wisdom tooth coming in. My dentist pulled it out. A week later the pain came back. I felt stupid because I am a massage therapist and it didn't even occur to me it could be TMJ. I started massaging the area and the pain went away within a couple of days.

[chad2rad 491]

I've had TMJ before and it hurts. I thought I had a wisdom tooth coming in. My dentist pulled it out. A week later the pain came back. I felt stupid because I am a massage therapist and it didn't even occur to me it could be TMJ. I started massaging the area and the pain went away within a couple of days.

What techniques did u use?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

What techniques did u use?

Here's a picture of the 2 muscles involved. For me I concentrated on massaging the masseter muscle with my fingertips.

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[chad2rad 491]

I put warm compresses over my jawbone last pm, for a while. Feels less tight and aches less as well today. Will continue today and see what happens and will work on some massage, too. Thank you my friend.

[klperry 6]

I've been dealing with the same issues. My jaw is always sore and I notice that I'm clinching my teeth constantly. I'll try the massage. Thank you

[Smoggy 152]

My brother says Mom had a prescription muscle relaxant and we used a heat lamp and she rubbed her jaw muscles with Zambuk.

Hope yours is feeling better.