lock jaw problem...

Philippines
July 9, 2010 12:35am CST
tetanus is only one of the reasons i knew that can cause lock jaw...am struggling with this jaw pain right now and i can't remember any possible reason why am experiencing this... could there be any reasons of this? can stress be the reason as well?
4 responses
veganbliss
@veganbliss (3895)
• Adelaide, Australia
9 Jul 10
There may be quite a few "could be's" with this one. Have you ever had a tetanus shot in your life? Some people have reported reactions similar to this many years after having the shot with no previous reactions. Some viruses or other sicknesses could also have such symptoms as you've described. Any chance it could be wisdom teeth coming through? Wishing you All the Best with your search for the answer; I've heard that doctors really appreciate it if you can show you've taken the time to research your condition.
neleene
@neleene (55)
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
i had it twice..one was when i was 4 years old when i stepped on to 1.5 inches rusty nail and the other was when my cat had bitten me... i will search for this..am really having a hard time with this right now..thanks veganbliss! God bless
kquiming
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
It could be a TMJ-related disorder . I'm wearing braces and use implants at night to correct my bite right now. Go ahead and try researching about TMJ disorder. But don't make a self-diagn0sis right away. It is best if you go and see a professional to determine if you really have it.
neleene
@neleene (55)
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
maybe it's TMJ...am really having a hard time right now of chewing...oh dear...i also realized i should not let this be..i've been struggling with this for couple of days now...thanks kquiming! =)
peavey
@peavey (16936)
• United States
9 Jul 10
I agree that it could be TMJ. It can strike suddenly when you've never had symptoms of it before. Stress can cause jaw pain and it can also set off TMJ. If it continues, have it checked out by a doctor. Sometimes we grind our teeth or tense our jaw muscles without realizing it.
kquiming
@kquiming (2997)
• Philippines
9 Jul 10
It could be a TMJ-related disorder . I'm wearing braces and use implants at night to correct my bite right now. Go ahead and try researching about TMJ disorder. But don't make a self-diagn0sis right away. It is best if you go and see a professional to determine if you really have it.