My DR has just diagnoised my syptoms of stiff jaw, earache, trouble eating as lockjaw. He gave me some anti-inflam and said there is no cure it will ache more in the winter bye..
When reading this i can only find advice on tetnuas.. Has anybody had or got this and can you give me more info on it please
2007-03-23 04:35:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
i asked him about tmj and he said no its lockjaw when i told him i know that as tetnuas he said no no no cut this is a new illness and a very painfull on i think i may have to see my dentist
you see i have no other problems but my jaw and ear sometimes in my head and neck if its really sore
2007-03-23 04:44:56 · update #1
it started around the 2nd wk in Feb i woke up one morning and could hardly open my jaw.
since then i have had a lot more movement but it is stll stiff esp on morning
2007-03-23 05:54:55 · update #2
I would ask him for the technical name of the disease so that you can educate yourself about it. Just say hey I looked up "lockjaw" and all I find is "tetanus". Can you give me the technical name so I can learn more about it and how to treat it? If he won't give you the name and backsteps on it I'd go see another doctor and take records from this doctor with you so that you can figure out WTH is going on. It IS your body afterall.
2007-03-23 05:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to help you understand Lockjaw which is caused by Tetanus toxoid. How long have you had this? I am posting a .gov site that is a legitimate site that will tell you more about your condition. See the link below.
WHAT IS TETANUS?
• Tetanus is a serious disease that is caused by bacteria found in dust, soil, and manure
• Tetanus enters the body through many kinds of wounds—from a pinprick to a deep wound
• The bacteria live all over the world
• Tetanus is commonly called “lockjaw” since it can cause stiffness in the jaw muscles
HOW IS TETANUS TREATED?
• Treatment for tetanus may include medications, surgery, and bed rest
• Even if a person recovers from tetanus, a tetanus shot is needed to ensure he or she doesn’t get it again
Lockjaw is more serious than your doctor has let on. You need to contact another doctor or your local health department. You will need to get more information and have another tetanus shot too!
2007-03-23 12:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by angeleyes0719 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be confused. Lockjaw is an old slang term for tetanus. It sounds more like you have TMJ disorder. Look it up under the WebMD section on dentistry/dental disorders.
Your doctor is incorrect when he told you there was "no cure". TMJ problems are treated successfully by dentists. See your dentist immediately. Anti-inflammatory medications (Motrin), muscle relaxant medications (Diazepam), and intraoral splint therapy are highly effective, especially if this is a "new" condition for you. GO....NOW!
2007-03-23 11:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe he means temporal mandibular joint stiffness? This is the 'hinge' joint that makes up your jaw, and can cause the symptoms you describe. TMJ problems can sometimes be resolved with surgery or dental consultations.
I would call your doctor and ask him to clarify the diagnosis. Tetanus is a fatal disease, and I would hope that he would have provided you with more specific information than calling what you have 'lockjaw'.
2007-03-23 11:40:38 · answer #4 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋