jaw hurts after shoveling snow
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I think you're doing it wrong. Try using a shovel instead.
Seriously, I always hear about people overexerting themselves shovling snow since the cold weather makes you think you aren't working as hard as you really are. And if you're like me and don't exercise regularly it's a lot to try and do at one time.
Seriously, I always hear about people overexerting themselves shovling snow since the cold weather makes you think you aren't working as hard as you really are. And if you're like me and don't exercise regularly it's a lot to try and do at one time.
How about your back? Do you get pain there? Sometimes if you're prone to back pain, that pain can travel ANYWHERE up the nerves. I've had it go down my arm, all over my shoulders, up the back of my head, and into my jaw before...
Rÿcher
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No other pain anywhere else. Shoulders, back, chest, neck, legs, arms...
Just the lower jaw up into my ears.
It's happened all my life after shoveling snow. Could it be an as-yet undiagnosed asthma problem brought on by cold conditions? Or it could be that I am overdoing it a bit.
Just the lower jaw up into my ears.
It's happened all my life after shoveling snow. Could it be an as-yet undiagnosed asthma problem brought on by cold conditions? Or it could be that I am overdoing it a bit.
Very often, heart attacks first manifest as jaw and neck pain. If the pain continues, or spreads, I would seek immediate medical attention---just to be on the safe side. It's probably nothing, but it's better to err on the side of caution.
Rÿcher
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what in the hell are you on about boy?
You probably just grit your teeth when actually lifting. I experience similar stuff when digging on the allotment. It's worse when its cold because you try and shiver.
Could be heart-stress though so be careful not to over do it.
Could be heart-stress though so be careful not to over do it.
I agree. If it continues or gets worse, I would suggest seeking medical attention.
Here's hoping everything is OK. Please let us know.
Rÿcher
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Oh yeah. I feel fine now.
Last time I was at the doc's, my BP was a little elevated, 134/90-something. He put me back on the beta blocker to keep my heart from working too hard. My cholesterol is fine considering how much junk I eat (pizza, ben and jerry's, taco bell...). it could be the Strattera (for ADHD) or my Effexor (for depression) that's bringing by BP up, not to mention the cigarettes and the occasional "other".
Last time I was at the doc's, my BP was a little elevated, 134/90-something. He put me back on the beta blocker to keep my heart from working too hard. My cholesterol is fine considering how much junk I eat (pizza, ben and jerry's, taco bell...). it could be the Strattera (for ADHD) or my Effexor (for depression) that's bringing by BP up, not to mention the cigarettes and the occasional "other".
Rÿcher
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"busty babes in uniform"
...the hell? Me likey but are you trying to get me a divorce? Look, at least offer me a safety net first.
I bet you're gritting your teeth. Try chewing gum or sucking on a lozenge the next time, see if that helps.
It could also be sinus or ear canal related. I always get ear aches that seem to go into my upper jaw when I get really cold. Make sure your ears are well covered.
Rycher, something you might want to consider is sensitive teeth. If your teeth are sensitive to eating cold foods, the cold winter air would triger the same responce. This typically manifests itself in jaw pain. It also could be grinding your teeth. Clencing your jaw muscles for an extened period while doing strenuous lifting will yield the same symptoms....
Food for thought.
Q2UnME
Food for thought.
Q2UnME
Since you've had this before and I assume permanent damage would've been detected, while it could be your heart, you might want to check other things.
Heartburn/reflux? That can send pain up to that soft spot just below your ears.
Clenching your jaw? That is really likely, speaking as someone who has done that so much, I've got gold crowns on all 8 molars.
Not fun. I literally cracked one of them, in two places through the SECOND crown on the tooth after having a root canal on it a few years ago. It runs about $2500 to get a post and new crown put on after they yank the tooth.
Anybody with this problem--wear a mouth guard when you sleep. At least try to minimize the damage.
Heartburn/reflux? That can send pain up to that soft spot just below your ears.
Clenching your jaw? That is really likely, speaking as someone who has done that so much, I've got gold crowns on all 8 molars.
Not fun. I literally cracked one of them, in two places through the SECOND crown on the tooth after having a root canal on it a few years ago. It runs about $2500 to get a post and new crown put on after they yank the tooth.
Anybody with this problem--wear a mouth guard when you sleep. At least try to minimize the damage.
I'm trying to make a subtle joke about a boyfriend blowing a load in your mouth.
Get it now. Wink, wink.
Like others have said, it's probably something really serious.
Could be a precursor to a heart attack, a precursor to an hemoragic stroke or even a mini stroke in and off itself.
It's most likely a subtle aneurysm near your heart's mitral valve throwing clots to the rest of your systems, including your mandible where you felt it's manifestation as pain. It could also be endocarditis caused by a prolapsed mitral valve, which would in effect, do the same thing and throw clots throughout your body. This is very dangerous.
you should get this checked out ASAP.
At the very least get a 12 lead EKG done with MRI and CT scan of both your head and chest cavity to make sure the mitral valve is working properly.
Could be a precursor to a heart attack, a precursor to an hemoragic stroke or even a mini stroke in and off itself.
It's most likely a subtle aneurysm near your heart's mitral valve throwing clots to the rest of your systems, including your mandible where you felt it's manifestation as pain. It could also be endocarditis caused by a prolapsed mitral valve, which would in effect, do the same thing and throw clots throughout your body. This is very dangerous.
you should get this checked out ASAP.
At the very least get a 12 lead EKG done with MRI and CT scan of both your head and chest cavity to make sure the mitral valve is working properly.
