Question:
Has any one had jaw pain after lap rny surgery?
two and a half weeks post-op. Jaw pain started about seven days ago. Can't open my mouth any larger than to bite a pop sicle. — JLKOOG (posted on March 22, 2006)
March 22, 2006
It sounds like you may be clenching your jaw at night. I had the same
thing before surgery and was given a mouth guard and then when I started
having the pain like you are experiencing the doctor put me on an
anti-depressant and it cleared right up. I am 7 months post-op and am off
the medications all together.
— 1968 Loser
March 22, 2006
My first thought was lockjaw which can be a symptom of TMJ which usually
occurs from teeth grinding. I agree with the previous poster, you should
let your doc know about it.
— cindizzy
March 23, 2006
Hi,
when I read your question I thought of lockjaw also, which can be caused by
infection also. If you have a fever along with the jaw problem, please
contact your doc...ASAP.
I would just call my doc anyway and explain my symptoms.
good luck!
Lisa Hackenburg lap/rny 10-23-03 340+/172/???
— Lisa H.
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