Stiff sensation in jaws: Hi again lovely wise... - PMRGCAuk

PMRGCAuk

21,317 members40,425 posts

Stiff sensation in jaws

Allsgrandso profile image
7 Replies

Hi again lovely wise people 😇 I've been having this feeling of stiffness in my jaws last couple of days. Kind of at the back teeth area and into jaw. It's not sore just stiff. Is this anything to be concerned about? Thanks x

Written by
Allsgrandso profile image
Allsgrandso
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
7 Replies
DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer

Hi,

it could be all sorts of things, stress maybe if you are clenching your jaw and not realising it. Do you have difficulty in chewing or swallowing? Might be worth seeing dentist, if you can get in to see one!

Allsgrandso profile image
Allsgrandso in reply toDorsetLady

Thanks Dorsetlady no problem swallowing or chewing at all. Saw dentist last week, it's only last few days it's feeling like this. As long as it's not connected to GCA. That's what I was a bit worried about. 🙏

DorsetLady profile image
DorsetLadyPMRGCAuk volunteer in reply toAllsgrandso

Doesn't sound like it, but it's always wise to get things checked. It sounds more tension -as I suggested. But obviously if it gets any worse, or you get any other head problems you need to see GP.

jinasc profile image
jinasc

A visit to GP is necessary in my opinion you need to find out why it is 'stiff'.

Akino profile image
Akino

Hi,

I have GCA since January this year and stiffness in both of my jaws is one of my symptoms. Even now there is not single day I do not feel the constriction because of it. And some days are worse, some are better.

Allsgrandso profile image
Allsgrandso in reply toAkino

Thanks Akino that's interesting, mine seems to come and go. No headaches or eye problems though, good bit more pain in shoulders/back past couple of days too. Oh the joys!!

PMRpro profile image
PMRproAmbassador in reply toAllsgrandso

All sounds as if it stems from back muscles being far too tight. A good therapeutic massage might be the thing - or Bowen therapy helped me a lot.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Strange sensation in neck

I was diagnosed in Aug 2019 and started on 15mg. Been tapering slowly and now at 6mgs My question...
Galloping profile image

Stiff fingers

Hi all Wrote awhile ago about stiff finger pip joints, Rheumy said it’s oa had x-rays no sign of oa...
valrene profile image

Stiff Ankles

Has anyone else experienced stiff ankles as part of PMR?
Glennda profile image

Scared stiff

Hi folks . Got myself into a state here . Need to speak to someone . Have bad bad anxiety health...

Peculiar Sensation

For a couple of days now I have had the sensation of a hair on the end of my nose, but there is...

Moderation team

SophieMB profile image
SophieMBPartner

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.