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Originally Posted by bradrich11
Hello all. I have been reading alot on TN,ATN,AND TMJ. I am not sure which i have,or whether its 2 combined,but it appears it goes hand in hand after a tooth extraction.I have booked to see dentist soon as my jaw has been hurting more,and i notice the clenching of my jaw,plus i have teeth marks on edge of tongue.I am going to get a mouth guard hopefully,ans hope and pray the pain goes.I have had a bad day today,face hurting,and head on r/s.No pain killer has worked today.I have rested,but no,the dreaded wants to stay. Better tomorrow me thinks.
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I suppose you could have both. I find myself clenching at times when the pain is severe. Personally, I think if capsaicin brings some relief, it is more likely related to nerve pain.
Another tell tale sign for me is a cold wind on my face brings on bad pain.
My neuro and an oral surgeon/MD listened to every little detail of my story and determined it was nerve pain.
So....finding good professionals willing to listen might help you figure it out for sure.