Jaw Pain anyone?

General
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I’m a new lupus patients. For the last couple of days
, my jaws/c heeks has been aching… Is this a common lupus symptom?

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I am not sure. However, I do have TMJ. The first time I tried to wear my night guard (after my diagnosis), I could not open my mouth.

3

I Googled SLE symptoms and it says; you can get ulcers in your mouth:-$… I have to ask my rheumatologist about it when I go back next Thursday.

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Hi tjmckay,

Lupus can cause joint pain anywhere in the body and the jaw also counts but i would see your rheumo about being sent to ENT and being x-rayed for TMJ Disease which i also have and a good many members and A1 Diseases can cause it.

This link below explains about TMJ Disease :)

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/temporomandibular_joint_tmj_syndrome/page2_em.htm

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Thanks Tez, I’ll address it to my rheumo next week. Great info!!:slight_smile:

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Your welcome mate and definitely mention it as it is important and can give off some right pain as i have to wear a splintered mouth sheild at night....please let we know how you get on also :)

tjmckay said:

Thanks Tez, I'll address it to my rheumo next week. Great info!!:-)