Do i need a tetanus shot for my jaw, that locks up when i yawn.?
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That's not tetnus.
I know that it's sometime called "lockjaw" but that's because when you get tetanus, the muscles in your face tighten to the poing that you cannot move your mouth.
You would be severly ill with an extremely high fever, and you would have VERY bad flu-like symptoms.
Either way, it wouldn't do you much good if you already have it! The "lockjaw" part of tetanus is really in the late stages.
You've probably just got something called TMJD
TemporalMandibular Joint Dysfunction.
Your jaw's messed up in alignment, either for unknown random reasons, your muscles may have something wrong with them or you may have a crooked bite.
Your jaw probably comes slightly out of place when you yawn, right?
My mother has the exact same thing.
It's a LOT more common than you might think!
Braces fixed mine, because when your bite isn't lining up just right, it pushes your jaw out of whack, causing not just jaw pain, but also really bad head and neck aches, even when it's not locked up.
If you're really concerned about having tetanus, call the hospital and ask to speak with a nurse. Tell them your symptoms, and if the jaw thing is it, it' not tetanus, I can almost guarantee you that it's TMJD.
Good luck!
sheena
Sounds like your tmj. Try seeing a dentist
yup i have TMJ and i need a retainer thing for my jaw. i hate wearing it but it really helps a lot and works to stop the popping and locking
believe the others-TMJ see your dentist good luck I know it hurts like heck!
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