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threeds · May 21, 2012, 04:54 PM

I have had lockjaw for 4 days and have not taken anything. What should I do?

Wondergirl · May 21, 2012, 04:55 PM

Were you bitten by a dog? Did you get a tetanus shot? How do you know you have lockjaw?

threeds · May 21, 2012, 05:04 PM

I can't open my mouth all the way to eat my jaw pops when I chew and when I talk I can't open my mouth as normal. I am a 52 year old female.

threeds · May 21, 2012, 05:06 PM

I was not bitten by a dog. I have had my upper teeth removed a few weeks ago and added an upper partial.

Wondergirl · May 21, 2012, 05:26 PM

Aha!! You might have something called TMD/TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ): Symptoms, Treatment and More), maybe from the dental work you had done. Call or visit that dentist or your regular one (if they are different people). My sister had a similar problem some years ago and got relief from her chiropractor who adjusted her jawbones and moved them back into alignment.

Fr_Chuck · May 21, 2012, 05:49 PM

Yes agree, go to the doctor, the dentist who did the partial.

threeds · May 21, 2012, 06:59 PM

Fabulous! Thanks for your help.

Wondergirl · May 21, 2012, 07:13 PM

Glad we could help! Come back to say hi and let us know you are okay again.