I've had a bad head cold and my ears are clogged, but I didnt know if that could cause my jaw to bother me. Its right at the joint and Im going nuts. Im scared its lockjaw or something. Does anyone know if colds cause this much trouble. or has anyone had lock jaw and know what the symptoms are?
TMJ is right. You can either get fitted by your dentist for a pricy mouth guard ($300) or go to Walmart and buy one you fit yourself for about $20.
I had TMJ, which is a really long word for a jaw problem. You should go to a doctor to get it checked out so that you don't get lockjaw! Sometimes the joints in your jaw could hurt from a cold, but it could be many other things. I suggest going to a doctor to be safe. Lockjaw is not fun.
I think that TMJ is common in most women so I've heard usually if you go to the doctor or dentist they will either have you wear mouth guards or this nice thing that goes across u're head for a retainer like thing. as for a head cold I do think that you could have so much pressure and possibly sinusitis which is inflammation of your sinuses that it can make your jaw and even your face hurt. I know I have sinus infection once and my face hurt just where the tissue and stuff was inflammed. I've heard you can hold a hot/warm cloth on your face and it relieves some pressure. I also think something like IB profen would probly ease the pain. I hope this helps you and I hope you start feeling better.