Arthritis - Juvenile Support Group

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), is the most common form of persistent arthritis in children. JIA is sometimes referred to as juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA), a term that is not precise as JIA does not encompass all forms of chronic childhood arthritis. Arthritis is the inflammation of the synovium (the lining...

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jaw pain

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For a little over a week now I've been experiencing some really bad pain in my jaw. It clicks and pops for a day and then the next couple days I'm in a lot of pain. It's hard to open it, it hurts to eat and yawn. It's kind of a dull aching when I'm not doing anything. It's only on the left side. I was wondering if anyone has ever heard of or experienced arthritis affecting the jaw. I tried to look up reasons why my jaw could be hurting and I found that arthritis could affect it. Let me know... thanks!
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hey girl, i think it probably is jus from it. arthritus can be in basically every joint as i know of. If i find out anything more, i'll hook you up, all right? talk to ya later... *hugs*
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Another common thing that happens when you have arthritis is Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJ. I've had it for as long as I can remember and it is super similar to what you are describing.

Be careful. I know that it hurts to eat, but just like other joints, stretching the wrong way can make it worse...
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I have the same thing. I have had it for about 6 months now. The Humira shots seem to help it. The doctor thinks it is TMJ. I tend to grit my teeth a lot when I am in pain, especially in my sleep. Other than doing the Humira shots I am unsure of how to solve the pain or TMJ.
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