Lupus, sjögrens disease, celiacs disease, Antiphospholipidsyndrome and Factor V Leiden Mutation
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Members rallied around a question about severe lower jaw pain in someone managing lupus, Sjogrens, celiac disease, and other complex... Read more
It could be TMJ
@A MyLupusTeam Member Yes, I'm seriously considering to travel back home. My children beg me to stay here, but what good will I be 6 feet under?
Might you consider moving to the US, Natasha? It sounds like your healthcare there has been awful.
@A MyLupusTeam Member right! Thanks for reminding me, I had that before when I had something heartrelated going on; I had my brother on the phone, he informed me I must be having a heartattack back then, it was like somebody was crushing my lower jaw or disassembling it with much force, I was crying on the gurney in that one german ER Vivantes Hospital Friedrichshain. Finally after many hours in severe pain, a male nurse came to save me with some strong opiods which were administered intravenously, I think it was Oxycodone(?) but I'm not too sure anymore, it's been a while.
Having trouble logging in. Do you think it is pain radiating to your jaw from your heart? Check your heart rate and oxygenation ( if you have a smart watch)